The Razors Edge

Embracing Peril: AC/DC's 'The Razors Edge' Unveils Existential Struggle
Be the first to rate this song

Lyrics

There's fighting on the left

There is conflict or battle happening on the left side.

And marching on the right

There is a military or organized movement on the right side.

Don't look up in the sky

Advises against looking up in the sky, possibly suggesting imminent danger.

You're gonna die of fright

Warns that looking up in the sky might induce fear or terror leading to death.

Here comes the razor's edge

Introduces the theme of imminent danger symbolized by "the razor's edge."


You're living on the edge

Living on the edge, in a precarious or dangerous situation.

Don't know wrong from right

Expresses a state of confusion or moral ambiguity, not being able to discern right from wrong.

They're breathing down your neck

Feeling pressure or threat from close quarters.

You're running out of lives

Suggests a sense of urgency or impending danger with a limited chance of survival.

And here comes the razor's edge

Reiterates the impending danger symbolized by "the razor's edge."

Here comes the razor's edge

Emphasizes the imminent threat and reinforces the presence of "the razor's edge."

The razor's edge

Repetition of "the razor's edge" to emphasize its significance.


(Razor's edge) to raise the dead

"Razor's edge" is mentioned again, suggesting a tool to raise or resurrect the dead.

(Razor's edge) to cut to shreds

"Razor's edge" is portrayed as a tool for cutting things into pieces.


To raise the dead

Reiteration of the idea that "the razor's edge" can raise the dead.


Here comes the razor's edge

Repetition of the imminent danger represented by "the razor's edge."

Here comes the razor's edge

Further emphasis on the impending threat symbolized by "the razor's edge."

Well here it comes

Introduction of "the razor's edge" as a tool to cut things into pieces.

To cut to shreds

Reiteration of the cutting nature of "the razor's edge."

The razor's edge

Re-emphasizes the imminent danger and cutting nature of "the razor's edge."


At the razor's edge

Situation or conflict is described as being at "the razor's edge."

With a razor's edge

Reinforces the idea that the conflict involves a literal or metaphorical razor's edge.

That you'll be cut to shreds

Warning that one might be severely harmed or destroyed by "the razor's edge."

Got a razor's edge

Ownership of "the razor's edge," possibly indicating control or mastery over a dangerous situation.

With a razor's edge

Reiteration of possession and control over "the razor's edge."

Similar Songs

Comment