Lyrics: Spellbound by AC/DC
Blinded by a bright beam Shattered by the windscreen Stunned by the whiplash I'm a victim of a bad crash I can do nothing right I never sleep at night Can't even start a fight Oh, my feet have left the ground Spinnin' 'round and 'round Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down Bleedin' by a blind bend Wrong way up a dead end Screamin' through a speed trap As I tear into a tailback You know I can do nothing right No, I, I never sleep at night And I can't even start a fight Well, my feet have left the ground Spinnin' 'round and 'round Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down Yeah, keeps a-tumbling down Come on, slide I'm slipping down I got my hands in the fire Ooh, I'm sliding on an oil slick Burnin' on a bad trip Yes, and nothing's gonna change it No, I can do nothing right Can't even sleep at night My feet have left the ground I'm spinnin' 'round and 'round Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down No, no Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down, yeah Spellbound My world keeps a-tumbling down
Analysis: Tumbling Through Turmoil
“Spellbound” by AC/DC is a hard-hitting track that paints a vivid picture of chaos and personal struggle. The lyrics use powerful imagery—crashes, spinning, and sliding—to convey a sense of losing control and being overwhelmed by life’s relentless challenges. The repeated phrase “my world keeps a-tumbling down” emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of misfortune. The song’s energy and raw emotion reflect the frustration of being unable to break free, with lines like “I can do nothing right” and “can’t even sleep at night” highlighting a deep sense of helplessness. The relentless pace and evocative metaphors make “Spellbound” a compelling anthem for anyone who has felt knocked off course.
Song Credits
Artist: AC/DC
Songwriters: Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Brian Johnson
Release Year: 1985
Label: Atlantic Records