Lyrics: This House Is On Fire by AC/DC
Yonder she walk Yo! Yonder she walk Hitting 1-0-3 A little tongue-in-cheek Hot poisonality She bring on the flames And it's burnin' and burnin' My body's achin', tossin' and turnin' House is on fire House is on fire This house is on fire And my flame is gonna burn in You She got me runnin' for shelter Needin' quarantine She got me red hot and wired Call on emergency She bring on the flames And it's burnin' and burnin' My body's achin', tossin' and turnin' House is on fire House is on fire This house is on fire And my flame is gonna burn in You You got me burnin' and burnin' You got me tossin' and turnin' Ya got me burnin' This house is on fire House is on fire This house is on fire House is on fire This house is on fire This house is on fire House is on fire And my flame is going to burn in My flame is gonna burn Yeah, I'm gonna burn you
Analysis: A Fiery Metaphor for Passion
This House Is On Fire by AC/DC blazes with the band’s signature energy, using fire as a metaphor for intense attraction and desire. The lyrics depict a love so powerful it feels dangerous—”burnin’ and burnin’, my body’s achin’, tossin’ and turnin’.” The house on fire symbolizes the singer’s heart and mind, overwhelmed by the heat of passion. References to “quarantine” and “emergency” add urgency and playfulness, highlighting how love can feel both thrilling and uncontrollable. AC/DC delivers this theme with their trademark swagger, making the track an electrifying ode to irresistible chemistry.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- Release Year: 1983
- Label: Atlantic Records