Beating Around The Bush
AC/DC · Highway To Hell
But ya can't keep on tellin' me all those lies
How'd you expect me to believe
Honey I ain't that naive
Baby I got my eye on you
Cause you do all the things I want you to
Stop your cryin' and dry your tears
I ain't that wet behind the ears
You can throw me lefts, you can throw me rights
But where was you last night
Beatin' around the bush
Wish I knew what was on your mind
Why you bein' so unkind
Remember those nights we spent alone
Talkin' on the telephone
Thoughts of you goin' through my brain
You told me that you felt the same
You said that you loved me too
But tell me who was there with you
I was talkin' birds, and you was talkin' bees
And was he down on his knees
Beatin' around the bush
You're the meanest woman I've ever known
Sticks and stones won't break my bones
I know what you're looking for
You've eaten your cake you want some more
I'm gonna give you just a one more change
Try to save our romance
I've done everything I'm gonna do
The rest is up to you
And you can chew it up, you can spit it out
You can let it all hang out
Beatin' around the bush
And you can chew it up, you can spit it out
You can let it all hang out
Beatin' around the bush
Beating Around The Bush
Beating Around The Bush stands as a high-energy track from AC/DC's 1979 album Highway to Hell, capturing the band at a pivotal moment of commercial ascent. The song showcases the group's signature hard rock sound, driven by Angus Young's searing guitar riffs and Bon Scott's charismatic vocal delivery. As part of an album that would become a cornerstone of rock history, the recording reflects the band's transition toward a more polished, radio-friendly style while retaining their raw, blues-infused power. The track exemplifies the tight songwriting and relentless rhythm that defined this era, contributing to a discography that cemented AC/DC's status as global icons. Its inclusion on such a celebrated record highlights the consistency of their output during a period of intense creativity and touring.