Spider-Man & Iron Man - Lyrics to Back in Black by AC/DC
Back in Red and (eventually) Black
Starting way back in 2008 with Iron Man's use of I Am Iron-Man and, yes, Back in Black, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has never been shy of using classic rock hits in their superhero movies. While 2019's Spiderman: Far From Home doesn't have as many rocking songs as Spider-Man: Homecoming, it's got a winning use of AC/DC's Back In Black.
Why Back in Black Works So Well
For one thing, Peter Parker makes a hilarious mistake when Happy Hogan gives him some of Stark's favorite music to work to, shouting he loves "Led Zeppelin!" This makes us oldsters grimace in sympathetic understanding with poor Happy. Remember, Peter thinks Aliens is an "old movie." (Ouch.)
It also reminds us of Tony Stark's love of classic rock, in a beautiful bit of unspoken narrative.
Finally, on a meta-level, the song's title is perfect. This is something the MCU does well -- like their cute use of The Kink's Supersonic Rocketship to stand for Rocket Raccoon's actual spaceship. For Back In Black specifically, look at the costumes Spider-Man wears in Far From Home. One is entirely black -- as "The Night Monkey" -- followed by one he makes using Stark's nano-tech, ditching the garish red-blue look for a spiffier red-black suit.
Here's the video used for the Back in Black "full Iron Man intro scene" (which really brings things full circle, as Happy's little smile shows), followed by the song lyrics:
Something cute if you read the comments on YouTube: the amount of attention this video has from folks looking for Back in Back after seeing Spider-Man: Far From Home. Yes, Iron Man used it first. Ultimately, it's a great callback to the 'heir' of Tony Stark, just as neat as Tony's killer line at the climax of Avengers: Endgame.
Back in Black Lyrics (Live at River Plate 2009, by AC/DC)
Back in black I hit the sack I've been too long I'm glad to be back Yes, I'm let loose From the noose That's kept me hanging about I've been looking at the sky 'Cause it's gettin' me high Forget the hearse 'cause I never die I got nine lives Cat's eyes Abusin' every one of them and running wild
'Cause I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black
Back in the back Of a Cadillac Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack Yes, I'm in a bang With a gang They've got to catch me if they want me to hang 'Cause I'm back on the track And I'm beatin' the flack Nobody's gonna get me on another rap So look at me now I'm just makin' my play Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way
'Cause I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black
Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well I'm back in black Yes I'm back in black
Ho yeah Oh yeah Yes I am Oh yeah, yeah oh yeah Back in now Well I'm back, I'm back Back, (I'm back) Back, (I'm back) Back, (I'm back) Back, (I'm back) Back Back in black Yes I'm back in black Out of the sight
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PS: Some commentators are saying Tony Stark uses a peace sign in every MCU movie in honor of that soldier in the scene linked above...can anyone confirm he does this, ever, and where?
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