Highway to Hell
by AC/DC
What is “Highway to Hell” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell' captures the spirit of rebellion and unapologetic freedom, as the protagonist embraces a carefree and wild journey, metaphorically described as a highway to hell.
So… what’s this song really about?
AC/DC's iconic track 'Highway to Hell' is less about damnation and more about the exuberance of living life on one's own terms, often against societal norms and expectations. The song uses the term 'hell' as a metaphor for a thrilling, yet potentially self-destructive lifestyle that the narrator is fully willing to pursue, illustrating an unyielded embrace of personal freedom and excitement at the cost of safety and convention. The repeated lines and energetic delivery suggest a celebration of this lifestyle choice, rather than a caution against it. The phrase 'Don't stop me' echoes this sentiment of unstoppable pursuit of one’s desires, effectively capturing the spirit of rock and roll—a theme central to much of AC/DC’s work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote 'Highway to Hell' by AC/DC?
The song was credited to Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott.
Q: What year was 'Highway to Hell' released?
It was released in 1979.
Lyrics to “Highway to Hell”
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[Chorus]
I'm on the highway to Hell
Highway to Hell
I'm on the highway to Hell
Highway to Hell
[Bridge]
Mmm
Don't stop me
Hey, hey, ooh
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
I'm on the highway to Hell
On the highway to Hell
I'm on the highway to Hell
On the highway to Hell
(Highway to Hell) I'm on the highway to Hell
(Highway to Hell) Highway to Hell
(Highway to Hell) I'm on the highway to Hell
(Highway to Hell)
[Outro]
And I'm goin' down
All the way, woah!
I'm on the highway to Hell