Badlands
AC/DC · Flick Of The Switch [1983]
With a gun in my hand
Lookin' for a woman that'll understand
You like to roll and I like to ride
I'll stop at nothing never take me alive
I'm a man with a fast hand
Lovin' on a last stand
Outlaw quick draw
Evil talkin' bandit man
In the badlands
In the badlands
I got a .45 that'll make you fry
Burn your chassis lassie like the 4th of July
I ride it hard I ride it high
Make love to you till you reach for the sky
I'm a man with a fast hand
Got it on a last stand
Outlaw, quick draw
Evil talkin' bandit man
In the badlands
In the badlands
In the badlands
In the badlands
Well I'm guilty
Saddle up my six pack
Ain't gonna back track
My shooter loaded
Come on girl I'm gonna give you a thrill
In the badlands
In the badlands
In the badlands
In the badlands
In the badlands, looking for a woman
In the badlands, as bad as me
In the badlands, gonna take her with me
In the badlands
Yeah
Badlands
Badlands stands as a gritty testament to AC/DC's enduring hard rock power during their early 1980s era. Released on the 1983 album Flick of the Switch, the track captures the band's signature blend of driving rhythms and soaring guitar riffs that defined their sound. While the album marked a period of transition for the group, this song maintains the high-energy intensity fans expect from the Australian legends. The recording showcases the tight interplay between the rhythm section and the lead guitar, creating an anthem that resonates with the raw energy of live performance. As part of a vast catalogue of rock classics, Badlands reinforces the band's ability to craft memorable hooks and powerful rock anthems that have influenced generations of musicians.