Push your foot to the floor
Don’t need no more
You been kickin’ around
While you’re messin’ about
Better catch her name
Come on in
Give me that thing
That thing gone wild
War machine (war machine)
War machine (war machine)
Make a stand, show your hand
Call in a high command
Don’t think, just obey
I’m like a bird of prey
Better catch her name
Come on in
Give me that thing
That thing gone wild
War machine (war machine)
War machine (war machine)
Better watch your back
And cover your tracks
Kick your foot through the door
Hit the deck, know the score
They’re taken by surprise
And here’s mud in your eye
Misery’s the name if you shoot ’em for gain
Call of the wild
Hurry for naught
That thing gone wild
War machine (war machine)
War machine (war machine)
Let’s go
That thing gone wild
War machine (war machine)
War machine (war machine)
War machine (war machine)
War machine (war machine)
The Relentless Drive of “War Machine”
AC/DC’s “War Machine” charges forward with the band’s trademark intensity, delivering a hard-hitting anthem that captures the spirit of unstoppable force and aggression. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone on a mission, pushing boundaries and taking command. Lines like “Push your foot to the floor” and “Make a stand, show your hand” evoke images of power, control, and raw determination. The repeated chorus, “War machine,” reinforces the sense of an unyielding presence—an unstoppable entity in pursuit of its goals, unafraid to break the rules or take risks. The song’s aggressive tone and commanding language make it a rallying cry for anyone facing obstacles head-on, embodying the classic AC/DC attitude of defiance and resilience.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
Release Year: 2008
Label: Columbia