Jaded
Aerosmith Lyrics


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Hey j-j-jaded, you got your mama's style
But you're yesterday's child to me
So jaded
You think that's where it's at
But is that where it's supposed to be
You're gettin' it all over me, ex-rated

My my baby blue
Yeah I been thinkin' about you
My my baby blue
Yeah you're so jaded
And I'm the one that jaded you

Hey j-j-jaded
In all it's misery
It will always be what I love and hated
And maybe take a ride to the other side
We're thinkin' of
We'll slip into the velvet glove
And be jaded

My my baby blue
Yeah I'm thinkin' about you
My my baby blue
Yeah I'm so jaded
And baby I'm afraid of you

Your thinking's so complicated
I've had it all up to here
But it's so overrated
Love and hated
Wouldn't trade it
Love me jaded

Hey j-j-jaded
There ain't no baby please
When I'm shootin' the breeze with her
When everything you see is a blur
And ecstasy's what you prefer

My my baby blue
Yeah I'm talkin' about you
My my baby blue
Yeah I've been thinkin' about you
My my baby blue
Yeah you're so jaded
Baby, jaded, baby




You're so jaded
'Cause I'm the one that jaded you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aerosmith's "Jaded" explore the concept of love and relationships through the lens of emotional wear and tear. The opening lines set the stage, with the singer addressing a woman as "jaded" and lamenting her "yesterday's child" status. Despite this, the singer appears to be deeply interested in this woman, consistently referencing her with "my my baby blue." The chorus reinforces the theme of weariness and debilitation, with "j-j-jaded" serving as a mantra of sorts.


The middle section of the song features the idea that the love between the two is "overrated" and complicated, with the singer having had enough. However, they seem to be unable to stay away from each other, with the line "but it's so overrated, love and hated, wouldn't trade it, love me jaded" encapsulating this sentiment.


The final section of the song features a more sensual tone, referencing the idea of "slipping into the velvet glove" and ecstasy. This seems to suggest a sort of escape from the weariness of the two's relationship. Overall, the lyrics to "Jaded" paint a picture of a love that is simultaneously tiring and irresistible, with the singers stuck in a cycle of attraction and exhaustion.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey j-j-jaded, you got your mama's style
You have inherited your mother's personality but it does not impress me.


But you're yesterday's child to me
Your behavior is outdated and unappealing to me.


So jaded
You have become disillusioned and unenthusiastic due to past experiences.


You think that's where it's at
You believe that your current state is desirable and attractive.


But is that where it's supposed to be
However, is that truly where you are meant to be in life?


You're gettin' it all over me, ex-rated
Your actions have become too much for me and are making me uncomfortable.


My my baby blue
A term of endearment for a beloved person.


And I'm the one that jaded you
I was the one who caused you to become disillusioned and unenthusiastic.


In all it's misery
Despite all the pain and sadness associated with our relationship.


It will always be what I love and hated
I will always have mixed emotions about our relationship, both loving and hating it.


And maybe take a ride to the other side
Perhaps we need to explore different perspectives on our relationship.


We're thinkin' of
Together, we need to consider the future of our relationship.


We'll slip into the velvet glove
We will try to make our relationship a comfortable and enjoyable experience.


And be jaded
Despite our efforts, we will likely become disillusioned once again.


Your thinking's so complicated
Your thoughts and feelings are complex and difficult to understand.


I've had it all up to here
I have become fed up with dealing with your complicated emotions.


But it's so overrated
However, I realize that our relationship has been overhyped and is not worth the trouble.


Wouldn't trade it
Despite the difficulties, I do not regret our relationship.


Love me jaded
Accept me for who I am, flaws and all.


There ain't no baby please
There is no point in begging or pleading for a change in our relationship.


When I'm shootin' the breeze with her
When I am relaxed and having casual conversations with someone else.


When everything you see is a blur
When you are so disillusioned that everything appears unclear and unappealing.


And ecstasy's what you prefer
You seek pleasure and excitement in unhealthy and risky ways.


Baby, jaded, baby
A repeated plea to accept the flaws in our relationship and in each other.


You're so jaded
You have become disillusioned and unenthusiastic due to past experiences.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTI FREDERIKSEN, STEVEN TYLER

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@chrismaverick9828

First hearing this song some time after it released, I was struck by how powerful it was sound-wise. Very much in tune with the time it released, it was Aero for the new gen, yet still was identifiable as Aerosmith in its styling. They have never abandoned their style, even as it has morphed along with the times.

@kalania14

Exquisitely described one of THE best bands period

@PT84

Honestly if you took the vocals off this song I would have thought Train.

@soundpainter2590

@Bigslick904 Oooh... Ugggh.. you "Thaught" ... Train. & I had COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN ABOUT... Train. & Now you have me thinking about Other, END of ROCK.. 90's bands. I have to Quickly Purge my brain... By listening to something UNREAL. Gotta go.. You just gave me The Musical version of 4 S T D's. In a Comment section. Don't worry about it.. I've seen worse.

@LoneLee2022

Yeah, it was perfect for them.

@colt45revolver456

@Sound painter Ok

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@dkbsoulman

I saw Aerosmith in concert when I was fifteen years old, around 1977, in Dayton, Ohio, best concert ever. My ears are still ringing. Love you guys. Keep on rocking!

@lfrodriguez1229

💪✨

@agielkencana684

Maybe you need to visit your doctor Sir

@angelagalloway1457

Saw them in the 90's and they were incredible. Absolutely one of the best concerts I have ever seen. The Stones are tied w them for first place.

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