Burnin' Alive
AC/DC · Ballbreaker
Burnin' alive, set my soul on fire
Runnin' with a gun, this place is gonna burn
No firewater, or novocaine
No thunderstorm, no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out, 'cause this place is gonna burn
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
They be smokin' your hide, come runnin' wild
Tell you nothin' to fear, cause the buck stops here
He came from a little town called Hope
And someday maybe, it'll go up in smoke
No firewater, or novocaine
No thunderstorm, no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out, 'cause this place is gonna burn
CHORUS:
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
It's an all out war, an all out war
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
Somewhere, there's a little town called Hope
And someday maybe baby, he'll inhale that smoke
CHORUS
(Watch the place burn down)
Runnin' with a gun, this place is gonna burn
No firewater, or novocaine
No thunderstorm, no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out, 'cause this place is gonna burn
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
They be smokin' your hide, come runnin' wild
Tell you nothin' to fear, cause the buck stops here
He came from a little town called Hope
And someday maybe, it'll go up in smoke
No firewater, or novocaine
No thunderstorm, no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out, 'cause this place is gonna burn
CHORUS:
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
It's an all out war, an all out war
Burnin' alive, burnin' alive
Somewhere, there's a little town called Hope
And someday maybe baby, he'll inhale that smoke
CHORUS
(Watch the place burn down)
Burnin' Alive
AC/DC's "Burnin' Alive" stands as a quintessential example of the band's hard rock prowess, delivered with the raw energy that defined their career. Released on the 1988 album "Ballbreaker," the track showcases the group's signature blend of driving rhythms, distorted guitars, and Angus Young's iconic guitar work. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the rebellious spirit of the era while reinforcing the band's status as pioneers of the modern hard rock sound. Its enduring popularity ensures it remains a defining track in their catalogue, resonating with audiences who appreciate the unapologetic intensity of their live recordings and studio productions.