Guns for Hire
AC/DC
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The word is out that I'm about And I've come gunning for you I'm a real entertainer, a mischief maker A lover of no fixed abode Quick draw on the floor No law give you more Sweet talker, lover of sin You are what you got You get what you want Look out woman I got guns for hire Shoot you with desire The guns for hire Shoot you with desire I'm a wanted poster A needed man Running right across the land I'm a smooth operator A big dictator Gonna mark you with my brand My gun's for hire Shoot you with desire Got gun's for hire Shoot you with desire (Quick draw on the floor, big shot) Hot to trot, big shot Take a lot Never get the drop on me I'm a real entertainer Mischief maker Lover in seven languages My gun's for hire Shoot you with desire This gun's for hire Shoot you with desire Shoot you with desire Shoot you with desire A gun's for hire Shoot you with desire What you get, but shot You can't get the drop on me, girl
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Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Guns for Hire" is a song by the popular Australian rock band AC/DC. It was included in their studio album "Flick of the Switch," which was released in 1983.
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Track Information"Guns for Hire" is the opening track on the album and is noted for its energetic rhythms and powerful riffs.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's core members; Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson.
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Single Release"Guns for Hire" was released as a single in Australia, where it reached number 37 on the Kent Music Report chart.
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Album SuccessDespite mixed reviews, "Flick of the Switch" managed to reach number four on the Billboard 200 chart, showing the popularity and fan base AC/DC had garnered over the years.
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Music VideoA music video was created for "Guns for Hire". The video shows the band performing on a stage set in the desert, with shots of various women interspersed throughout.
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Live Performances"Guns for Hire" was performed frequently during AC/DC's "Flick of the Switch" tour, however, it has been performed less frequently in more recent years.
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Album ArtThe "Flick of the Switch" album cover features a caricatured Angus Young pulling a switch, a notion reflecting the name of the album and the powerful, raw energy of the tunes, including "Guns for Hire".
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Self-Produced Album"Flick of the Switch" is notable for being one of the few AC/DC albums that was produced by the band members themselves. This marked a departure from their previous albums, which were produced by Mutt Lange.
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Signature SoundLike many AC/DC songs, "Guns for Hire" features the signature hard-rock sound that the band is known for. The song consists of simple, powerful chords and a steady beat that drives the song forward, overlaid with aggressive vocals by Brian Johnson.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Guns for Hire" focus on tough, rebellious themes, typical of AC/DC's music across their discography. The song is a showcase of the band’s raw, hard-hitting style, both lyrically and musically.
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InspirationIt has been speculated that "Guns for Hire" was inspired by the band's experiences dealing with the music industry, although AC/DC has not confirmed this.
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