Lyrics: What’s Next To The Moon by AC/DC
Well, I tied my baby to the railroad track Cannonball down the line Givin' that woman just a one more chance Give it to me one more time Engineer wishin' he was home in bed Dreamin' 'bout Casey Jones Wide-eyed woman, half a mile ahead Thinkin' 'bout broken bones It's your love that I want It's your love that I need It's your love, gotta have It's your love Heavenly body flyin' 'cross the sky Superman was outta town Come on, honey, gotta change your tune 'Cause it's a long way down Clark Kent lookin' for a free ride Think about Lois Lane It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a suicide And that'd be a shame It's your love that I want It's your love that I need It's your love, gotta have It's your love But what's next to the moon? Long arm lookin' for a finger print Tryna find a mystery clue Hittin' me with the third degree Workin' on the thumbscrew Alright, officer, I confess Everything's comin' back I didn't mean to hurt that woman of mine It was a heart attack It's your love that I want It's your love that I need It's your love, gotta have It's your love guaranteed The love that I want It's your love that I need It's your love, gotta have It's your love What's next to the moon? Movin' round the skies Oh, baby, say "bye-bye" You're right next to the moon And on the moon Oh, I've been around the moon
Unpacking the Lyrics: A Tale of Obsession and Metaphor
“What’s Next To The Moon” stands out as one of AC/DC’s most enigmatic tracks. The song weaves together imagery of danger, romance, and comic book heroes to tell a story of love gone off the rails. The narrator’s desperate actions—tying his lover to a railroad track—blend melodrama with dark humor. References to Superman and Clark Kent add a layer of fantasy, suggesting the longing for a miraculous rescue that never comes. Ultimately, the song explores the obsessive nature of love and the consequences that follow, all set to the band’s signature hard rock sound.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1978
- Label: Atlantic Records