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)
Jaded
Aerosmith Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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.