Lyrics: What Do You Do For Money Honey by AC/DC
You're workin' in bars, ridin' in cars Never gonna give it for free Your apartment with a view, on the finest avenue Lookin' at your beat on the street You're always pushin', shovin', satisfied with nothing You bitch, you must be gettin' old So, stop your love on the road All your diggin' for gold You make me wonder Yes I wonder I wonder Honey, what do you do for money? Honey, what do you do for money? Oh, where do you get your kicks? You're lovin' on the take and you're always on the make Squeezin' all the blood outta men Yeah, we're standin' in a queue Just to spend the night with you It's business as usual again You're always grabbin', stabbin', trying get it back in But girl, you must be gettin' slow So, stop your love on the road All your diggin' for gold You make me wonder Yes I wonder Yes I wonder Honey, what do you do for money? Oh, honey, what do you do for money? What do you do for money honey? How do you get your kicks? What do you do for money honey? How do you get your licks? Go! Honey, what do you do for money? I said, honey, what do you do for money? Oh yeah (Honey) Oh yeah, honey (What do you do for money?) What you gotta do? (Honey) Oh yeah, honey (What do you do for money?) What you gonna do? Ah, what you gotta do?
Breaking Down the Lyrics
A Raw Look at Survival and Desire
“What Do You Do For Money Honey” dives into the gritty realities of life on the edge, where ambition and survival often blur with seduction and hustle. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman navigating city nightlife, using her charm and wit to get by. AC/DC’s storytelling is direct and unapologetic, raising questions about the cost of living fast and always seeking more. The chorus’s repeated question isn’t just curiosity—it’s a challenge, highlighting the transactional nature of relationships in this world. The song’s energy and biting lines capture the band’s signature rebellious spirit and their knack for turning streetwise tales into rock anthems.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1980
- Label: Atlantic Records