I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Feel the pressure rise
Hear the whistle blow
Bought a ticket of her own accord
To, I don't know
Packed your heart in a travellin' bag
And never said bye bye
Something missing in the neighborhood
Of her cryin' eyes
I stirred my coffee with the same spoon
Knew her favorite tune
Gone shootin'
My baby's gone shootin'
Wrapped herself around
Like a second skin
Backed her favorite nag
But she could never win
I took an offer in another town
She took another pill
She was runnin' in an overdrive
A victim of overkill
She never made it past the bedroom door
What was she aiming for?
Gone shootin'
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone
Gone shootin'
My baby's gone shootin'
Look out, woo
(Gone shootin') How am I gonna get her down?
(Gone shootin') Ow, look out, look out, look out
(Gone shootin') I shouldn't get in her way
(Gone shootin') Ah, she sure is loaded
(Gone shootin') She's gone, gone, gone, gone, she's gone
(Gone shootin')
I used to love her so
Hear the whistle blow
Bought a ticket of her own accord
To, I don't know
Packed your heart in a travellin' bag
And never said bye bye
Something missing in the neighborhood
Of her cryin' eyes
I stirred my coffee with the same spoon
Knew her favorite tune
Gone shootin'
My baby's gone shootin'
Wrapped herself around
Like a second skin
Backed her favorite nag
But she could never win
I took an offer in another town
She took another pill
She was runnin' in an overdrive
A victim of overkill
She never made it past the bedroom door
What was she aiming for?
Gone shootin'
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone
Gone shootin'
My baby's gone shootin'
Look out, woo
(Gone shootin') How am I gonna get her down?
(Gone shootin') Ow, look out, look out, look out
(Gone shootin') I shouldn't get in her way
(Gone shootin') Ah, she sure is loaded
(Gone shootin') She's gone, gone, gone, gone, she's gone
(Gone shootin')
I used to love her so
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
Gone Shootin' Lyrics as written by Angus Mckinnon Young Ronald Belford Scott
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this song makes me sad sometimes. I think it reflects on how his girlfriend was unhappy, and her misery drove her to drugs, which led to overdose or suicide. Very sad. A lovely classic early Bon Scott song though. Love those bluesy guitars!
Great song! didnt reely know the meaning untill now. Its one of my dads favourite songs so it always reminds me of him:-)
this is my most favorite song by AC/DC it is the song that got me hooked on em...even though it is sad knowing about his girl on an overdose but the tune is plain great
its about a heroin addiction, witch leads him to break up with her.
yeah this song kicks ass. I first heard it on the movie Beavis and Butthead, and I thought that sounds like the one and only AC/DC
heyjude55, I heard this from Beavis and Butt-head movie also. I first noticed it on the "Powerage" album, and i never knew i had this song. Great song.
great song
Yeah, herion addiction as previously stated. Seems to be a woman that is so addicted that she's unwilling to give it up for a new opportunity (in another town)
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So ironic. How the band must have felt about this song afterwards. Nothing but highest regards though. Rest in peace, Bon.