This Means War
This Means War

AC/DC - This Means War Lyrics

Rock
Nov 19, 2012
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This Means War Music Video

This Means War Lyrics

(You get your head down, will you)

I want you to march

Eyes go right, shoulder arms
Left wheel turn, show your charms
Change your clothes, cut your hair
Ain't no joke, ain't no place for kids
When the flags are high, hear the battle cry
Treaty gone, see the bandits fly
Dig the trench, watch that blast
Shell shock come, coming fast

Name and rank on parade
Might get laid by a hand grenade
Do you know what it means?
This - means - war

This means war, this means war
I said this means war, this means war
This means war

(Run for cover, hit the deck, call for your mother)

I need you to fire

Cock your gun, wet your sights
Get the bull dead to rights
Volunteers, one pace back
On the beach ain't no place for kids
When the flack is high on a bomber run
You don't talk back to an ack-ack gun
Fire range, and you're in the blitz
Keep your head or you're blown to bits

Name and rank on parade
Might get laid by a hand grenade
Do you know what it means?
This - means - war

Who's going there, is it a friend or foe?
Propaganda time on the radio
Top brass shout as they clown around
Peace talks die in Geneva town

Do you know what it means?
This - means - war

This means war, this means war
I said this means war, this means war
This means war

Writer(s): ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, BRIAN JOHNSON, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired Angus Young to write 'This Means War'?

    Angus Young was initially inspired by a History Channel program about war machines used in the Roman and Greek armies. The band then talked about the concept, leading to the creation of the song.

  2. Is 'This Means War' a statement on the Iraq conflict?

    No, the song is not a statement on the Iraq conflict. Brian Johnson mentioned that the song addresses the concept of war machines over different eras and states that every war is senseless.

  3. How does Brian Johnson view war as mentioned during the song's creation?

    Brian Johnson views war as inherently senseless, noting that while technology has advanced, making more sophisticated war machines, the human cost remains unchanged. He emphasizes that every war has been 'daft' and contrasts the investment in war machines with the inability to cure diseases like cancer.

  4. What Grammy award did AC/DC win for 'This Means War'?

    'This Means War' helped AC/DC secure their first Grammy award. They won the Best Hard Rock Performance gong at the 2010 Grammys.

  5. Who are the lyricists of 'This Means War'?

    The lyrics for 'This Means War' were written by Angus McKinnon Young, Brian Johnson, and Malcolm Mitchell Young.

  6. What are some thematic elements in 'This Means War' lyrics?

    The lyrics of 'This Means War' focus on military life, combat scenarios, and the brutal realities of war. Themes include the preparation for battle, the chaos of war zones, and the futility and destruction caused by conflicts.

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