Falling In Love
Aerosmith(에어로스미스) Lyrics
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You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You think you're in love
Like it's a real sure thing
But every time you fall
You get your ass in a sling
You used to be strong
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
We was making love
When you told me that you loved me
I thought ol' cupid
He was taking aim
I was believer when you told me
That you loved me
And then you called me
Someone else's name
There ain't gonna be no more
Beggin' you please
You know what I want
And it ain't one of these
You're bad to the bone
And your girlfriend agreed
That falling in love is so hard on the knees
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
Chip off the old block
Man, you're so much like your sister
My fantasize it must be out of luck
My old libido has been
Blowing a transistor
I feel like I have been hit by a fuck
Yeah
I'm Jones' in' on love
Yeah I got the DT's
You say that we will
But there ain't no guarantees
I'm major in love
But in all minor key
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
What are you looking for
It's got to be hard core
Must be some kind of nouveau riche
Is this your only chance
Or some hypnotic trance
Let's get you on a tighter leash
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You ain't that good
Is what you said
Down to the letter
But you like the way
I hold the microphone
Sometimes I good but
When I'm bad I'm even badder
Don't give me no lip
I've got enough of my own
There ain't gonna be
No more beggin' you please
You know what I want
And it ain't one of these
You're bad to the bone
And your girlfriend agreed
That falling in love is so hard on the knees
I'm jonesin' on love
Yeah I got the DT's
You say that we will, yeah
But there ain't no guarantees
I'm major in love
But in all minor key
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
Aerosmith’s “Falling in Love” speaks of the perils of love and how it can be difficult on the heart and the body. The lyrics paint the picture of someone who keeps falling in love and getting hurt because they keep making the same mistakes. They sing about how they used to be strong and independent, but now they are a “babe in the woods” when it comes to love. The verses are filled with imagery that depicts the singer's confusion and helplessness in love.
The chorus chants the repetition of “you're so bad” as if in resignation to someone who cannot change their ways. The singer wonders why people fall in love when it’s so hard and ends up being disappointed. They talk about how love can make you feel great, but then it can also be the cause of a lot of pain. The song speaks of the conflict between the desire for love and the fear of getting hurt.
Overall, the song is about trying to understand the unpredictability of falling in love and accepting that it’s a gamble. The lyrics are raw and honest, and they give insight into the battle of the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
Repeating that he/she is so bad
You think you're in love
Stating that the person thinks they are in love
Like it's a real sure thing
Comparing their confidence about love to certainty
But every time you fall
Referring to falling in love
You get your ass in a sling
Suggesting that falling in love causes problems
You used to be strong
Implying that the person was stronger before
But now it's "oh baby please"
Highlighting the person's softer side
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
Summarizing that falling in love is challenging
We was making love
Describing a sexual encounter
When you told me that you loved me
Recalling when the person said "I love you"
I thought ol' cupid
Referencing the mythological god of love
He was taking aim
Imagining Cupid shooting his arrow of love
I was a believer when you told me
Explaining the person believed the love confession
That you loved me
Repeating the confession from earlier
And then you called me
Further describing the situation
Someone else's name
Revealing the person said the wrong name
There ain't gonna be no more
Suggesting that no more pleading will be done
Beggin' you please
Referring to pleading with the person
You know what I want
Asserting that the person knows their desires
And it ain't one of these
Suggesting these things are not what the person wants
You're bad to the bone
Referring to someone being tough and rebellious
And your girlfriend agreed
Hinting that the bad reputation is well-known
Chip off the old block
Comparing someone to their family member
Man, you're so much like your sister
Describing the similarity between the two people
My fantasize it must be out of luck
Suggesting that fantasies may not come true
My old libido has been blowing a transistor
Metaphorically describing sexual desire
I feel like I have been hit by a fuck
Expressing being overwhelmed
I'm Jones' in' on love
Describing a craving for love
Yeah I got the DT's
Using slang for a strong craving
You say that we will
Referring to a potential relationship
But there ain't no guarantees
Acknowledging the uncertainty of relationships
I'm major in love
Claiming that love is a significant part of their life
But in all minor key
Comparing the emotions to minor key music
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
Repeating that falling in love is difficult
What are you looking for
Asking what the person desires in a relationship
It's got to be hard core
Insisting that the person must want something serious
Must be some kind of nouveau riche
Mocking the idea of wanting something fancy
Is this your only chance
Implying that there may not be other opportunities
Or some hypnotic trance
Comparing the feeling of love to hypnosis
Let's get you on a tighter leash
Suggesting control over the person's desires
You ain't that good
Calling out the person's flaws
Is what you said
Clarifying that this is the person's own words
Down to the letter
Repeating exactly what was said
But you like the way
Acknowledging the attraction to the person
I hold the microphone
Pointing out the singer's talent
Sometimes I good but
Admitting that the singer isn't perfect
When I'm bad I'm even badder
Boasting about their rebellious nature
Don't give me no lip
Requesting respect
I've got enough of my own
Suggesting that the person deals with their own problems
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: GLEN BALLARD, JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER
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🔴LYRICS🔴
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You think you're in love
Like it's a real sure thing
But every time you fall
You get your ass in a sling
You used to be strong
But now it's "oh baby please"
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
We was making love
When you told me that you loved me
I thought ol' cupid
He was taking aim
I was believer when you told me
That you loved me
And then you called me
Someone else's name
There ain't gonna be no more
Beggin' you please
You know what I want
And it ain't one of these
You're bad to the bone
And your girlfriend agreed
That falling in love is so hard on the knees
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
Chip off the old block
Man, you're so much like your sister
My fantasize it must be out of luck
My old libido has been
Blowing a transistor
I feel like I have been hit by a fuck
Yeah
I'm Jones' in' on love
Yeah I got the DT's
You say that we will
But there ain't no guarantees
I'm major in love
But in all minor key
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
What are you looking for
It's got to be hard core
Must be some kind of nouveau riche
Is this your only chance
Or some hypnotic trance
Let's get you on a tighter leash
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You're so bad, you're so bad, you're so
You ain't that good
Is what you said
Down to the letter
But you like the way
I hold the microphone
Sometimes I good but
When I'm bad I'm even badder
Don't give me no lip
I've got enough of my own
There ain't gonna be
No more beggin' you please
You know what I want
And it ain't one of these
You're bad to the bone
And your girlfriend agreed
That falling in love is so hard on the knees
I'm jonesin' on love
Yeah I got the DT's
You say that we will, yeah
But there ain't no guarantees
I'm major in love
But in all minor key
'Cause falling in love is so hard on the knees
@camj3557
The most underrated thing about this song...the drumming!! Joey Kramer's groove, playing, and cymbals are bad ass!
@leighirvine
Couldn’t agree more!!!
@ingridcabreracederwall2192
@@leighirvine INDEED!
@Afelixsantos
he' s a killer drummer
@lauratagliarini
familia é assim mano
@salatielalvez6752
The entire nine lives is so heavy and groove.
@danfred7127
"I majored in love/but in all minor keys" is a killer lyric. Major chord and minor chord comparisons, with "majored" having a double meaning, and the "all minor keys" part means it's only been sad news for him. Because sad songs are usually in a minor key. Brilliant, and it goes by so fast you could easily miss it.
@elfsieben1450
Steven has always had a knack for double entendres.
@Alena-op3yw
Good explanation, thank you, didn't think about it. Sad meaning there.
@M-E_123
Could say the same about half the lyrics in this song.
"Don't give me no lip I got enough on my own" - Tyler has big lips and got bullied for it when he was a kid but also "giving lip" is a term for mocking someone - the line could be read a couple of different ways.
Even the title - "Falling in love is so hard on the knees". Making someone "weak in the knees" is often used to describe physical attraction. When you make a marriage propose you "go down on one knee". Various sex positions involve kneeling. And then you have the video which involves someone kneeling in a box as part of S&M activities.