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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosmith
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)
Going Down/ Love In An Elevator
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Oh, good morning Mr. Tyler, going down?"
Yeah
Workin' like a dog for the boss man (oh)
Workin' for the company (oh yeah)
I'm bettin' on the dice I'm tossin' (oh)
But where am I gonna look?
They tell me that love is blind
I really need a girl like an open book
To read between the lines
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
Love in an elevator
Lovin' it up 'til I hit the ground
Jacki's in the elevator (oh)
Lingerie second floor (oh yeah)
She said can I see you later (oh)
And love you just a little more? (oh yeah)
I kinda hope we get stuck
Nobody gets out alive
She said I'll show ya how to fax in the mail room
Honey and have you home by five
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
Love in an elevator
Lovin' it up 'til I hit the ground
In the air, in the air, honey one more time now, it ain't fair
Love in an elevator
Lovin' it up when I'm goin' down
Lovin' it
Elevator
Goin' down
Love in an elevator
Lovin' it up when I'm goin' down
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I hit the ground
Gonna be a penthouse pauper (oh)
Gonna be a millionaire (oh yeah)
I'm gonna be a real fast talker (oh)
And have me a love affair (oh yeah)
Gotta get my timin' right (oh)
It's a test that I gotta pass (oh yeah)
I'll chase you all the way to the stairway honey (oh)
Kiss your sassafras
Love in an elevator
Lovin' it up when I'm goin' down
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up 'til I hit the ground
Do you care?
Do you care?
Honey, one more time now it ain't fair
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
Do you care?
Do you care?
Honey, one more time now it ain't fair
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
In the air
In the air
Honey one more, one more, one more
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
In the air
In the air
Honey one more, one more, one more
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
In the air
In the air
Honey one more, one more, one more
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
In the air
In the air
In the air
In the air
Love in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
The song "Love in an Elevator" by Aerosmith is about indulging in sexual pleasures in public places. The imagery of the elevators, hardware, ladies lingerie, and mail room are all deliberate in painting a picture of something entirely lewd and sensual. The singer of the song feels like he is working too hard for his company and needs an escape. He's looking for someone with whom he can escape and indulge in carnal pleasures without any emotional attachment. The chorus of the song is the singer letting off steam by living it up in an elevator while going about his daily work routine.
The singer meets a woman named Jacki in the elevator, who offers to show him ways to improve his position in the company. But the true message behind her seduction is about taking him to a private space and indulging in physical pleasures. The singer is more than willing and wants to get stuck with her in the elevator as they explore each other's bodies. The use of sassafras is a double entendre for the male and female anatomy, suggesting consummation taking place.
Overall, "Love in an Elevator" is a story of two consenting adults indulging in their carnal needs in a public place. The song is about escapism, rebellion, and sexual pleasures, all wrapped up in a tight, rhythmic rock and roll groove that will make you tap your feet and sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Second floor, hardware, children's wear, ladies lingerie
Listing different floors and types of merchandise in a department store building
Oh, good morning Mr. Tyler, going down?
A greeting to Steven Tyler, with a play on words about going down in the elevator
Workin' like a dog for the boss man (oh)
Working hard for the employer
Workin' for the company (oh yeah)
Working on behalf of the business
I'm bettin' on the dice I'm tossin' (oh)
Taking a risk
I'm gonna have a fantasy (oh yeah)
Daydreaming
But where am I gonna look?
Wondering where to find the ideal partner
They tell me that love is blind
Love doesn't discriminate
I really need a girl like an open book
Wishing for a partner who's easy to read
To read between the lines
To interpret indirect or hidden meanings
Love in an elevator
Desiring to have a romantic encounter in an elevator
Livin' it up when I'm goin' down
Enjoying life even when things are going downhill
Jacki's in the elevator (oh)
A woman named Jacki is in the elevator
Lingerie second floor (oh yeah)
The second floor is where lingerie is sold
She said can I see you later (oh)
Jacki expressed interest in seeing the person again
And love you just a little more? (oh yeah)
Jacki also wants to increase their romantic relationship
I kinda hope we get stuck
Wishing for an elevator malfunction to extend the time with Jacki
Nobody gets out alive
Expressing a sense of danger or risk
She said I'll show ya how to fax in the mail room
Jacki offers to teach the person a skill
Honey and have you home by five
Implying a safe and quick experience
In the air, in the air, honey one more time now, it ain't fair
Possibly referring to sexual activity or extended time in the elevator with a romantic partner
Gonna be a penthouse pauper (oh)
Aiming for a high social status
Gonna be a millionaire (oh yeah)
Aiming for financial success
I'm gonna be a real fast talker (oh)
Confident in persuasion and communication skills
And have me a love affair (oh yeah)
Desiring a romantic relationship
Gotta get my timin' right (oh)
Needing to have good timing
It's a test that I gotta pass (oh yeah)
Referring to the challenge of finding love
I'll chase you all the way to the stairway honey (oh)
Willing to pursue a romantic partner to the ends of the building
Kiss your sassafras
A playful and flirtatious expression
Do you care?
Questioning the feelings of the romantic partner
Honey, one more time now it ain't fair
Expressing desire for more romantic behavior
In the air
Referring to possibly intimate or thrilling activities
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Perry Anthony Joseph, Steven Tyler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Slame333
This is one of the most perfect songs ever made. The ending harmonizing part gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.
@mrsx7944
Agree. It's a perfect song. Not one single "off" note.
@Blueluise
Aggro, cooler hausmeister..
@Blueluise
Beate did not do t h a t kind of stuff...
@Blueluise
Benjamin, heating up something at all is political incooret.
@lovea1717
💥💥💥💥💥❤️ classic
@showtimecharlie6734
Aerosmith, such raw rock perfection. One of the greatest rock bands ever !
@adamholtz733
So true Charlie !!! Keep on Rockin' !!!
@tabletoppainter7390
Still is i feel
@jasont2074
🤙🏻