Jailbreak
AC/DC · '74 Jailbreak
And the judge's gavel fell
Jury found him guilty
Gave him sixteen years in hell
He said "I ain't spending my life here
I ain't living alone
Ain't breaking no rocks on the chain gang
I'm breakin' out and headin' home
Gonna make a jailbreak
And I'm lookin' towards the sky
I'm gonna make a jailbreak
Oh, how I wish that I could fly
All in the name of liberty
All in the name of liberty
Got to be free
Jailbreak, let me out of here
Jailbreak, sixteen years
Jailbreak, had more than I can take
Jailbreak, yeah"
He said he'd seen his lady being fooled with
By another man
She was down and he was up
He had a gun in his hand
Bullets started flying everywhere
And people started to scream
Big man lying on the ground
With a hole in his body
Where his life had been
But it was -
All in the name of liberty
All in the name of liberty
I got to be free
Jailbreak, jailbreak
I got to break out
Out of here
Heartbeats they were racin'
Freedom he was chasin'
Spotlights, sirens, rifles firing
But he made it out
With a bullet in his back
Jailbreak
Jailbreak stands as a defining track from AC/DC's 1974 album of the same name, capturing the band's early hard rock energy. Recorded during a pivotal period in their career, the song showcases the raw power and driving rhythm that would become hallmarks of their sound. The track features the classic interplay between Angus Young's searing guitar work and the steady, thunderous percussion that anchors the group's live performances. As part of an era where the band was solidifying their identity, Jailbreak exemplifies their ability to craft anthemic rock songs with infectious hooks. It remains a staple in their discography, reflecting the high-voltage style that propelled them from local Australian acts to international rock icons. The recording endures as a testament to their enduring influence on the genre.