Highway to Hell – English Lyrics

• By: AC/DC

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into AC/DC's iconic “Highway to Hell” and discover the raw energy and rebellious spirit that define this classic track. Beyond the catchy riffs, this song offers a glimpse into the band's life on the road, teaching you about the highs and lows of rock and roll stardom. It's a perfect anthem to expand your English vocabulary while immersing yourself in the world of hard rock.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
livin /ˈlɪvɪn/ B1	verb (gerund) - to be alive or exist
lovin' /ˈlʌvɪn/ B1	verb (gerund) - to love or enjoy affection
season /ˈsiːzən/ B1	noun - a division of the year marked by weather, how people dress, and activities
ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ A2	noun - a piece of paper or card indicating that you have paid for or are allowed to do something
ride /raɪd/ A2	noun - a journey on a vehicle, often for pleasure verb - to sit and control a vehicle in motion
reason /ˈriːzən/ B2	noun - a cause or explanation for something
rhyme /raɪm/ B2	noun - a sequence of words with similar sounds at the end
nothin' /ˈnʌθɪn/ A2	pronoun (slang) - nothing
speed /spiːd/ B1	noun - the rate at which someone or something moves or operates verb - to move quickly
signs /saɪnz/ A2	noun - indicators or symbols that give information or instructions
wheel /wiːl/ A2	noun - a circular object that turns around a center, used in vehicles
satan /ˈseɪtæn/ C1	noun - the devil or evil spirit in many religions
band /bænd/ A2	noun - a group of musicians playing together
band /bænd/ A2	verb (less common) - to unite or join together
hell /hɛl/ B2	noun - a place of suffering and punishment in some religions
way /weɪ/ A2	noun - a route or direction

Key Grammar Structures

• Livin' easy

  ➔ Present participle used as an adjective

  ➔ The word "Living" is shortened to "Livin'", serving as an adjective to describe a lifestyle.

• Season ticket on a one-way ride

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating a mode of transportation

  ➔ The phrase "on a one-way ride" uses "on" as a preposition to specify the mode of travel.

• Takin' everything in my stride

  ➔ Gerund phrase indicating ongoing action and attitude

  ➔ "Takin'" is a colloquial form of "taking", illustrating ongoing action with a relaxed attitude.

• Ain't nothin' I'd rather do

  ➔ Use of "ain't" as a colloquial contraction for "is not" or "nothing"

  ➔ "Ain't" is a colloquial contraction used instead of "is not" or "nothing" to emphasize negation.

• Goin' down

  ➔ Gerund or present participle indicating movement towards a direction or state

  ➔ The phrase "Goin'" is a colloquial contraction of "Going", indicating movement towards a particular state.

• Highway to hell

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating a metaphorical journey or destination

  ➔ The phrase "Highway to hell" is a metaphorical expression representing a path leading to danger or destruction.