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.

[English]

Livin' easy

Lovin' free

Season ticket on a one-way ride

Askin' nothin'

Leave me be

Takin' everything in my stride

Don't need reason

Don't need rhyme

Ain't nothin' I'd rather do

Goin' down

Party time

My friends are gonna be there too, yeah

I'm on the highway to hell

On the highway to hell

Highway to hell

I'm on the highway to hell

No stop signs

Speed limit

Nobody's gonna slow me down

Like a wheel

Gonna spin it

Nobody's gonna mess me around

Hey Satan

Payin' my dues

Playin' in a rocking band

Hey momma

Look at me

I'm on my way to the Promised Land, ow

I'm on the highway to hell

Highway to hell

I'm on the highway to hell

Highway to hell

Mmm, don't stop me

Ehh, ehh, oww

I'm on the highway to hell

On the highway to hell

I'm on the highway to hell

On the highway to

Hell

Highway to hell (I'm on the highway to hell)

Highway to hell (highway to hell)

Highway to hell (I'm on the highway to hell)

Highway to hell

And I'm goin' down

All the way, wow

On the highway to hell

...

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.