Perry and Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with Tyler, Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith; in 1971, Tabano was replaced by Whitford. They released a string of multi-platinum albums starting with their eponymous debut in 1973, followed by Get Your Wings in 1974. The band broke into the mainstream with Toys in the Attic (1975) and Rocks (1976). Draw the Line and Night in the Ruts followed in 1977 and 1979. Throughout the 1970s, the band toured extensively and charted a dozen Hot 100 singles, including their first Top 40 hit "Sweet Emotion" and the Top 10 hits "Dream On" and "Walk This Way". By the end of the decade, they were among the most popular hard rock bands in the world and developed a following of fans, often referred to as the "Blue Army". Drug addiction and internal conflict led to the departures of Perry and Whitford in 1979 and 1981. The band did not fare well and the album Rock in a Hard Place (1982) failed to match previous successes.
Perry and Whitford returned to Aerosmith in 1984. After a comeback tour, they recorded Done with Mirrors (1985), which did not meet commercial expectations. It was not until a 1986 collaboration with rap group Run-D.M.C. on a remake of "Walk This Way", and the 1987 multi-platinum release, Permanent Vacation, that they regained their previous level of popularity. In the late 1980s and 1990s, the band won numerous awards for music from the multi-platinum albums Pump (1989), Get a Grip (1993), and Nine Lives (1997), while they embarked on their most extensive concert tours to date. Their biggest hits during this period included "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", "Angel", "Rag Doll", "Love in an Elevator", "Janie's Got a Gun", "What it Takes", "Livin' on the Edge", "Cryin'", and "Crazy". The band also filmed popular music videos and made notable appearances in television, film, and video games. In 1998, they achieved their first number-one hit with "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" from Armageddon's soundtrack and the following year, their roller coaster attraction opened at Walt Disney World. Their comeback has been described as one of the most remarkable and spectacular in rock history. Additional albums Just Push Play (which included the hit "Jaded"), Honkin' on Bobo (a collection of blues covers), and Music from Another Dimension! followed in 2001, 2004, and 2012. In 2008, they released Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, which is considered to be the best-selling band-centric video game. After five decades, the band continues to tour and record music. From 2019–2022, the band had a concert residency in Las Vegas, which was interrupted from 2020–2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide, including over 85 million records in the United States. With 25 gold, 18 platinum, and 12 multi-platinum albums, they hold the record for the most total certifications by an American group and are tied for the most multi-platinum albums by an American group. They have achieved twenty-one Top 40 hits on the US Hot 100, nine number-one Mainstream Rock hits, four Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, and were ranked number 57 and 30, respectively, on Rolling Stone's and VH1's lists of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 2013, Tyler and Perry were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2020, the band received the MusiCares Person of the Year award.
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Studio albums
Aerosmith (1973)
Get Your Wings (1974)
Toys in the Attic (1975)
Rocks (1976)
Draw the Line (1977)
Night in the Ruts (1979)
Rock in a Hard Place (1982)
Done with Mirrors (1985)
Permanent Vacation (1987)
Pump (1989)
Get a Grip (1993)
Nine Lives (1997)
Just Push Play (2001)
Honkin' on Bobo (2004)
Music from Another Dimension! (2012)
Bolivian Ragamuffin
Aerosmith Lyrics
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You gotta dance to the tune of Bolivian Ragamuffin
I'll take short breaks, love her to the outbreaks
Standing on the seashore, lookin' at the city
See the street light, dog bite, go lady on the TD8
The wax museum and nobody gets to see themselves
There's others care to see what nobody wants to be a baby
Can't break, cabbage head
Try and get a salad made
Hold my pickle, hold the lettuce
Session waters don't upset us
Kick, stand, face look so evil, like Knieval
Never make third base like a toilet bowl cleaner
Like a squawk eight fool in I don't know orogotus
If I have to do rock a roller up a jello
Facial, connish lie
Smoke a bowl of feeling fine
Burn and people, try to let us
Session waters won't upset us
Hee lee cans (Kick in the pants)
Water fall (got on a dance)
Blame it all (Say gotta eve us a trance)
Ain't gonna do it
Ain't gonna do it
Ain't gonna do it
Ain't gonna do it
Ain't gonna do it...
The lyrics of Aerosmith's "Bolivian Ragamuffin" are a mix of seemingly nonsensical phrases and abstract imagery, but upon closer inspection, the song seems to be about finding joy in unlikely places and breaking free from societal norms. The opening line "Pack up your troubles in your old gym bag" is a nod to the popular World War I era song, "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag," which encourages soldiers to stay optimistic despite their hardships. Aerosmith's version adds the line "You gotta dance to the tune of Bolivian Ragamuffin," which implies that one should embrace their inner weirdness and dance to the beat of their own drum.
The rest of the song's lyrics are a collection of random phrases that paint a picture of a chaotic and unpredictable world. The lines "Standing on the seashore, lookin' at the city / See the street light, dog bite" suggest that even in the most peaceful settings, danger and chaos can still lurk. The wax museum line, "nobody gets to see themselves / There's others care to see what nobody wants to be a baby," may imply that people tend to ignore their flaws and only want to see the best version of themselves, but there are those who are willing to confront their flaws and accept their true selves "for better or for worse."
Overall, "Bolivian Ragamuffin" is a song about embracing one's inner weirdness and finding happiness in unexpected places. Its lyrics are a jumble of abstract images, but they ultimately come together to create a message of self-acceptance and joy in the face of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack up your troubles in your old gym bag
Leave behind any problems you have and move forward.
You gotta dance to the tune of Bolivian Ragamuffin
Don't worry and enjoy life.
I'll take short breaks, love her to the outbreaks
Taking breaks in a relationship can help it flourish.
Standing on the seashore, lookin' at the city
Reflecting on life while enjoying the scenery.
See the street light, dog bite, go lady on the TD8
Life can be unpredictable and chaotic.
The wax museum and nobody gets to see themselves
People often hide their true selves from the world.
There's others care to see what nobody wants to be a baby
Some people want to put down others to feel better about themselves.
Can't break, cabbage head
Having a hard time figuring things out.
Try and get a salad made
Attempting to find a solution to a problem.
Hold my pickle, hold the lettuce
Asking for a specific order at a restaurant.
Session waters don't upset us
Staying calm during life's struggles.
Kick, stand, face look so evil, like Knieval
Taking a risky or daring approach to life.
Never make third base like a toilet bowl cleaner
Failing to achieve a goal.
Like a squawk eight fool in I don't know orogotus
Feeling lost and confused.
If I have to do rock a roller up a jello
Taking on a difficult task with little chance of success.
Facial, connish lie
Seeing through a fake persona.
Smoke a bowl of feeling fine
Using drugs to cope with life's problems.
Burn and people, try to let us
Dealing with difficult people and trying to maintain composure.
Session waters won't upset us
Remaining calm in the face of challenges.
Hee lee cans (Kick in the pants)
Motivating oneself to take action.
Water fall (got on a dance)
Letting loose and having fun.
Blame it all (Say gotta eve us a trance)
Taking responsibility for one's actions and finding peace in the moment.
Ain't gonna do it
Refusing to take a certain action.
Ain't gonna do it
Refusing to take a certain action.
Ain't gonna do it
Refusing to take a certain action.
Ain't gonna do it
Refusing to take a certain action.
Ain't gonna do it...
Refusing to take a certain action.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JIMMY CRESPO, STEVEN TYLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Federica Martorano
UGH THIS SONG IS SO UNDERRATED
Michelle Hawkins
This Is Cool Lyrics. Fun Song. Come On Let Yourself Have Fun With Some Aerosmith Songs.
Larry Moore
Awesome
Chaser Chubby
the combination of Jimmy and Rick has been so underrated in MAJOR shitty rock scene.
Manny Ruiz
Take that Motley and Roses.....🤘
Scott Miller
The Greatest
Kool Hand Juke
This special order ain't upsetting me. 👍
Matt G
😀
Hyero Rojapiel
The cosmic coca from bolivia
Steven have more inside from bolivia than the people from bolivia
Airton Alves De Jesus
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