This Means War

AC/DC · Blow Up Your Video [1988]

(You get your head down,

will you)



I want you

I want you to

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

This Means War

This Means War stands as a defining track from AC/DC's 1988 album Blow Up Your Video, capturing the band's signature hard rock intensity during a transitional period. The recording showcases the classic interplay between Brian Johnson's gritty vocals and the powerful guitar work of Angus and Malcolm Young. Released during an era where the band experimented with slightly more polished production values, the song maintains the driving rhythm and energetic riffs that have characterized their extensive discography. It serves as a testament to the group's enduring ability to deliver high-octane rock anthems that resonate with fans across generations. The track remains a popular highlight within their catalogue, reflecting the consistent musical identity that has secured their legacy in the rock genre.