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)
My Fist Your Face
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Start the day upon your knees
What you pissin' in the wind for
You musta snorted too much bleas
East house pinball wizard
Full tilt bozo plague
Second floor trekkie
Makin' warp speed out the door
He the only one who stayed
Countin' up the days
Please no more
My fist your face
That's for sure
Hey Betty Boop you got me droolin'
I'm buzzing 'round your hive tonight
You play the hooky stead of schoolin'
Son of a bitch put out the light
Thirteen year old hookers
Take a sack right trough the bars
You wonder why the man's outside the door
Junior achivers, got the old bull by the horns
Back in the saddle gets you sore
My fist your face
That's for sure
East house pinball wizard
Full tilt bozo plague
Second floor trekkie
Makin' warp speed out the door
Julio Afrokeluchie
He the only one who stayed
Countin' up the days
Please no more
My fist your face
That's for sure
Please no more
My fist your face
That's for sure
The lyrics of Aerosmith's song My Fist Your Face tell a story of a chaotic and confusing world, full of strange individuals and disturbing situations. The opening lines suggest a call to wake up and face the day, but the imagery of being on one's knees and pissing in the wind implies a sense of futility and frustration. The reference to "snorting too much bleas" adds to the sense of disorientation and disconnection.
The song then moves on to introduce a cast of bizarre characters, including a pinball wizard, a trekkie, and a Julio Afrokeluchie, who is the only one who stayed. These individuals seem to represent a variety of subcultures and lifestyles, each with their own obsessions and eccentricities. The line about "thirteen year old hookers" and "the man outside the door" adds an element of danger and illicit activity to the mix.
The refrain of "My fist your face" suggests a desire for some kind of violent release, whether it's directed at the crazy world at large or at a specific person. The song seems to be a commentary on the frustrations and contradictions of modern life, where the only way to make sense of things is to lash out with aggression. Overall, the lyrics of My Fist Your Face paint a vivid portrait of a world gone mad, where the only way to survive is to fight back.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up baby, what you in for
Asking the partner why they are in a bad mood
Start the day upon your knees
Asking the partner to start the day with a positive attitude
What you pissin' in the wind for
Asking the partner why they are wasting their energy on futile things
You musta snorted too much bleas
Stating that their partner's behavior is irrational due to drug abuse
East house pinball wizard
Referring to a skilled pinball player in a nearby pinball arcade
Full tilt bozo plague
A reference to the addictive nature of gaming and its negative effects
Second floor trekkie
Referring to a Star Trek fan living on the second floor of a nearby building
Makin' warp speed out the door
Referring to the fan's excitement about leaving the building and going to a Star Trek convention
Julio Afrokeluchie
Referring to a person with a unique name who is respected by the singer
He the only one who stayed
Stating that Julio is the only one who sticks around and is loyal
Countin' up the days
Julio is counting the days until something important happens
My fist your face
Stating that the singer is ready to fight their partner if they continue to behave badly
That's for sure
Stating unequivocally that they will fight if necessary
Hey Betty Boop you got me droolin'
The singer is attracted to Betty Boop, a cartoon character
I'm buzzing 'round your hive tonight
Stating that the singer is going to be near Betty Boop all night
You play the hooky stead of schoolin'
Stating that Betty Boop is not responsible and avoids her work
Son of a bitch put out the light
Referring to a person who turns off the light making it difficult to see
Thirteen year old hookers
Stating that there are young girls being used for prostitution
Take a sack right trough the bars
Young girls are able to obtain drugs even while being locked up in jail
You wonder why the man's outside the door
Asking why the police are always outside the jail
Junior achivers, got the old bull by the horns
Young people who are working hard and being successful
Back in the saddle gets you sore
Stating that getting back to work can be difficult and tiring
Please no more
Asking the partner to stop being difficult
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Joseph Perry, Steven Tallarico
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