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)
Movin' Out
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Where we all live ain't a soul around
People start a-comin'
All we do is just a-grin
Said we gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
I said we gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
Tell me who you know
And I'll tell you who, too
Go see my friend and he'll set you free
Tell me what you see and
Maybe I can go too
No one knows the way but maybe me
Nobody goes there
Nobody shows where
Nobody knows where you can find me, yeah
Good mornin' glory, hallelujah to you
What is the story, what's been goin' through ya
Livin' like a king of the fat of the land
Workin' like a dog in a rock n' roll band
Movin', we're gettin' out
Movin', without a doubt
Movin', we're goin' far
We're movin', oh yes we are
Nobody goes there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me
Nobody knows there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me, ah
Oh, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy...
Level with God
And you're in tune with the universe
Talk with yourself
And you'll hear what you wanna know
Gotta rise above
'Cause below it's only gettin' worse
Life in time
Will take you where you wanna go
Where you wanna go, where you wanna go
Where you goin'
Good mornin' glory, hallelujah to you
What is the story, what's been goin' through ya
Livin' like a king of the fat of the land
Workin' like a dog in a rock n' roll band
Movin', we're gettin' out
Movin', yeah, without a doubt
Movin', we're goin' far
We're movin', oh yes we are
Nobody knows there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me
Nobody knows there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can't find me
Round n' round
We all live on the edge of town
Where we all live ain't a soul around
People start a-comin'
All we do is just a-grin
We gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
I said we gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
Yes we do
The lyrics of Aerosmith’s song “Movin’ Out” tell the story of a group of people living in a small community on the outskirts of a growing city. The song talks about their desire to move out and start a new life elsewhere because of the urbanization and gentrification that is creeping in. The opening lines describe their isolation and how the city is encroaching upon their way of life. They are aware of the changes happening in their town, and they realize they have to act fast if they want to escape the effects of urbanization.
The lyrics also touch upon the importance of connections and relationships when trying to escape a difficult situation. The singer offers to introduce their friend who can help them "set free", implying that the friend may have connections or knowledge that can help them get out of town. The song encourages listeners to look inward for guidance and to trust one's instincts when making tough choices. The final lines provide a message of hope, as they speak of rising above and taking control of one's destiny.
Overall, the lyrics of "Movin' Out" are about the human experience of a community left behind as progress and technology advance. The lyrics demonstrate the importance of relationships, trust, and self-reflection when making important decisions that affect one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
We all live on the edge of town
We reside on the outskirts of the city
Where we all live ain't a soul around
There is nobody nearby our place of living
People start a-comin'
More individuals are arriving in our area
All we do is just a-grin
We just smile and enjoy the presence of others
Said we gotta move out
We discussed leaving this location
'Cause the city's movin' in
The city is expanding towards our vicinity
Tell me who you know
Share with me the people you associate with
And I'll tell you who, too
I can inform you of my network as well
Go see my friend and he'll set you free
Visit my acquaintance, and he will provide you with freedom from your troubles
Tell me what you see and
Communicate your observations to me so that
Maybe I can go too
I can potentially accompany you there
No one knows the way but maybe me
There may not be anyone else who knows the route, except for me
Nobody goes there
No one visits that particular location
Nobody shows where
There is nobody teaching or disclosing the location
Nobody knows where you can find me, yeah
It's uncertain where I can be located
Good mornin' glory, hallelujah to you
A cheerful greeting to you
What is the story, what's been goin' through ya
What has been happening or affecting you lately?
Livin' like a king of the fat of the land
Living a prosperous and lavish lifestyle
Workin' like a dog in a rock n' roll band
Putting in great effort, like a busy member of a band
Movin', we're gettin' out
We are leaving this place behind
Movin', without a doubt
No uncertainty exists in our decision to leave
Movin', we're goin' far
We are travelling great distances
We're movin', oh yes we are
We certainly are departing
Level with God
Be honest with your spiritual beliefs
And you're in tune with the universe
Align yourself with cosmic vibrations and experience harmony
Talk with yourself
Commune with your inner self
And you'll hear what you wanna know
You will receive answers to your questions
Gotta rise above
It is necessary to surpass the present situation
'Cause below it's only gettin' worse
Remaining where you are will only worsen the predicament
Life in time
The period of existence
Will take you where you wanna go
It will escort you to your desired destination
Where you wanna go, where you wanna go
Reiterating the destination you seek
Where you goin'
Where are you travelling to?
Nobody knows there
No one has knowledge of that locale
Nobody shows where
It isn't revealed or demonstrated
Nobody goes where you can find me
It's obscure or difficult to find me
Nobody knows there
It's unknown or indefinite
Nobody shows where
No one displays where it is located
Nobody goes where you can't find me
I am always available to seek out and locate
Round n' round
Circling and repeating
Yes we do
Affirming the previous statement of leaving
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER
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We all live on the edge of town
Where we all live ain't a soul around
People start a-comin'
All we do is just a-grin
Said we gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
I said we gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
Tell me who you know
And I'll tell you who, too
Go see my friend and he'll set you free
Tell me what you see and
Maybe I can go too
No one knows the way but maybe me
Nobody goes there
Nobody shows where
Nobody knows where you can find me, yeah
Good mornin' glory, Hallelujah to ya
What is the story, what's been goin' through ya
Livin' like a king off the fat of the land
Workin' like a dog in a rock n' roll band
We're movin', we're gettin' out
We're movin', without a doubt
We're movin', we're goin' far
We're movin', oh yes we are
Nobody goes there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me
Nobody knows there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me, ah
Oh, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy...
(Guitar Solo)
Level with God
And you're in tune with the universe
Talk with yourself
And you'll hear what you wanna know
Gotta rise above
'Cause below it's only gettin' worse
Life in time
Will take you where you wanna go
Where you wanna go, where you wanna go
Where you goin'....
(Guitar Solo)
Good mornin' glory, Hallelujah to ya
What is the story, what's been goin' through ya
Livin' like a king off the fat of the land
Workin' like a dog in a rock n' roll band
We're movin', we're gettin' out
We're movin', without a doubt
We're movin', we're goin' far
We're movin', oh yes we are
Nobody knows there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me
Nobody knows there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can't find me
Round n' round...
We all live on the edge of town
Where we all live ain't a soul around
People start a-comin'
All we do is just a-grin
We gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
I said we gotta move out
'Cause the city's movin' in
Yes we do....
Composição: Tyler, Perry
@scottparmenter5078
I'd forgotten how good this track was. One of my favourite Joe Perry riffs
@AlexLlorens-jk8sd
Its no wonder that Aerosmith has lasted this long, considering this was their debut album. I was 13 when this album came out, it changed my life!
@BakedBean318
Im 21, heard this for the first time a few months back, in my young dumb opinion, im confused why they are not playing this song more then Dream On/ Sweet Emotion. In my eyes, this is PEAK AS. I need to listen to more of their albums but ive noticed that alot of artists have such hidden gold in their catalog. I can only imagine being alive when this came out! Much respect to you sir!
@thebobduncanexperience1290
Oh ya, aerosmith just throwing out all the good stuff.
@ronmichaelgaray
3:50 still gets me every time...
this and Master of Reality were my first two 8 tracks. Just in case the players make a comeback, I still got'em in some box in the basement 🤘
@chrissett4245
I liked this one more than "dream on" .... Pure raw bruising ROCK
@pompom7x728
Exactly ✊🏼🎼🎸🇫🇷🇨🇭🌺
@Rick51
Both are awesome
@suzylovinmusic1966
This is a fantastic debut album. I think it's unfortunate, radio shoved Dream On down our throats, I'm sure that's why it is my least favorite on the album as a whole but I can't think of a bad song on it 😂
@wbwright79
every bit of this song takes me back to the good old days; over 50 years