Lyrics: Up To My Neck In You by AC/DC
Well I been up to my neck in trouble Up to my neck in strife Up to my neck in misery For most of my life I been a fool And you know what a fool can do I'm telling you You come along when I needed you Now I'm up I'm up to my neck in you And I been up to my neck in pleasure Up to my neck in pain I been up to my neck on the railroad track Waitin' for the train To cruise on through Well I figured my time was due Oh, it's way overdue You come along and you pulled me through Now I'm up Up Up to my neck in you Don't it feel good? Well, I been up to my neck in whiskey I been up to my neck in wine I been up to my neck in wishin' That this neck wasn't mine Oh, I'm a loser (Who ain't lost it) Baby, you were too good Too good to be true What you've done, no one else could do Now I'm up Oh, I'm up to my neck in you Oh, that feels good Yeah, you come along when I needed you Oh I'm up to my neck in you
Song Meaning and Analysis
Turning Trouble Into Triumph
“Up To My Neck In You” is a classic AC/DC anthem that channels the band’s raw energy and bluesy swagger. The lyrics tell the story of someone who’s been overwhelmed by hardship, pain, and self-doubt. Yet, the arrival of a significant other turns everything around, pulling the narrator from the brink and filling his life with new purpose and passion. The repeated phrase “up to my neck” cleverly shifts from describing burdens to expressing overwhelming love and gratitude. This transformation captures the redemptive power of love and connection, all delivered with AC/DC’s signature hard rock bravado.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1978
- Label: Atlantic Records