Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Burnin’ Alive’ by AC/DC. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of AC/DC or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Burnin’ alive, set my soul on fire
Runnin’ with a gun, this place is gonna burn
No firewater or novocaine
No thunderstorm, no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out, cause this place is gonna burn
Burnin’ alive, burnin’ alive
They be smokin’ your hide, come runnin’ wild
Tell you nothin’ to fear, cause the buck stops here
He came from a little town called Hope
And someday maybe, it’ll go up in smoke
No firewater or novocaine
No thunderstorm and no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out, cause this place is gonna burn
Burnin’ alive, burnin’ alive
Burnin’ alive, burnin’ alive
It’s an all out war, an all out war
Burnin’ alive, burnin’ alive
Somewhere, there’s a little town called Hope
And someday maybe baby, he’ll inhale that smoke
Burnin’ alive, burnin’ alive
It’s an all out war, an all out war
Hear the battle roar, it’s an all out war
Burnin’ alive, burnin’ alive
Watch the place burn down