Back In Black

• By: AC/DC

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
back /bæk/ A1	adjective - at or towards the rear noun - the rear part of the human body verb - to move backwards
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - of the darkest color; due to the absence or complete absorption of light noun - the color black
sack /sæk/ B1	noun - a large bag made of strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods. verb - to dismiss from employment
glad /ɡlæd/ A2	adjective - pleased; happy
loose /luːs/ B1	adjective - not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached. verb - to set free; release
noose /nuːs/ B2	noun - a loop with a running knot, tightening when pulled and used to hang people or trap animals.
hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ B1	noun - the action of suspending something adjective - suspended or attached at the upper end only
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - of great vertical extent.
hearse /hɜːrs/ B2	noun - a vehicle for conveying a coffin to the church or cemetery.
die /daɪ/ A1	verb - stop living
lives /laɪvz/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
cat /kæt/ A1	noun - a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws.
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see.
wild /waɪld/ A2	adjective - living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.

Grammar:

• I've been too long I'm glad to be back

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous and Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "I've been" uses the Present Perfect Continuous to emphasize the duration of being away. "to be back" is an infinitive phrase indicating the reason for gladness.

• That's kept me hanging about

  ➔ Relative Clause with "that" and Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "That's kept me hanging about" uses "that" to introduce a relative clause modifying "noose". "Hanging about" is a phrasal verb meaning loitering or staying in a place without purpose.

• Forget the hearse 'cause I never die

  ➔ Imperative and Informal Contraction

  ➔ "Forget the hearse" is an imperative sentence. "'cause" is a contraction of "because", which is an informal abbreviation.

• Abusin' every one of them and running wild

  ➔ Gerund (Abusin') and Participle (running) with Omission of Subject

  ➔ "Abusin'" and "running wild" are both participles modifying the implied subject "I". This type of construction often occurs in informal speech or song lyrics for brevity.

• Number one with a bullet I'm a power pack

  ➔ Figurative Language (Metaphor)

  ➔ This line uses metaphorical language. "Number one with a bullet" and "power pack" are metaphors used to describe the speaker's high status and powerful presence. The speaker is not literally a bullet or a power pack, but these phrases convey strong imagery.

• They've got to catch me if they want me to hang

  ➔ Modal Verb ("got to"), Conditional Clause (with "if"), and Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "They've got to catch me" uses "got to" as a less formal equivalent of "have to" or "must", expressing obligation. The conditional clause "if they want me to hang" uses "if" to state the condition needed for the hanging. "to hang" is an infinitive phrase indicating the purpose.

• Nobody's gonna get me on another rap

  ➔ Future with "gonna" (Informal) and Negative Pronoun

  ➔ "gonna" is an informal contraction of "going to" used to indicate future action. "Nobody's" is a negative pronoun indicating that no one will succeed in framing the speaker again.

• Don't try to push your luck just get out of my way

  ➔ Imperative Sentences and Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "Don't try to push your luck" and "get out of my way" are both imperative sentences giving commands. "Get out of my way" is a phrasal verb meaning to move aside to allow someone to pass.