Rag Doll
Aerosmith Lyrics


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Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before

I'm feelin' like a bad boy
Mm just a like a bad boy
I'm rippin' up a Rag Doll
Like throwin' away an old toy
Some babe's talkin' real loud
Talkin' all about the new crowd
Try and tell me of an old dream
A new version of the old scene
Speak easy on the grape vine
Keep shufflin' in a shoe shine
Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery

Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before

Yes I'm movin'
Yes I'm movin'
Get ready for the big time
Tap dancing on a land mine
Yes I'm movin'
Yes I'm movin'
Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery

Rag doll livin' in a movie
Hot tramp Daddy's little cutie
You're so fine they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll, baby won't ya do me, baby won't ya do me,
Baby won't ya do me like you done before

Yes I'm movin'
Yes I'm movin'
Get ready for the big time
Get crazy on the moon shine
Yes I'm movin'
I'm really movin'
Sloe Gin Fizzy, do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery

Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy




Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before

Overall Meaning

In "Rag Doll," Aerosmith sings about a sexually confident and seductive woman who is like a character in a movie. She is a "hot tramp" and "daddy's little cutie" who is "livin' in a movie." The lyrics suggest that the woman is so charming and alluring that people don't even notice her leaving by the back door. The chorus repeatedly pleads with the woman, the "rag doll," to do the singer "like you done before." The song has a driving rhythm punctuated by harmonica and guitar riffs, as well as Steven Tyler's signature screams.


The second verse of the song talks about the singer's rebellious side. He feels like a "bad boy" who is destroying his toys, ripping apart the rag doll like an old toy. The singer is dismissive of others, particularly a woman who talks about the "new crowd," dismissing her as someone trying to sell him a "new version of the old scene." The bridge of the song is a call to action, urging everyone to keep moving and to keep going until they're "put out of your misery." The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, urging the rag doll to once again do the singer like she's done before.


Line by Line Meaning

Rag doll, livin' in a movie
The singer uses 'Rag doll' to describe a person who is being manipulated or controlled like a puppet in a movie


Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
The singer is describing the rag doll as a seductive and attractive person who may be taken advantage of by someone else (daddy).


You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
The singer is admiring the rag doll's appearance and appreciating that they have the ability to sneak away unnoticed when they want to leave a situation.


Hot time get it while it's easy
The artist is encouraging the rag doll to take advantage of their sex appeal while the opportunity is available.


Don't mind come on up and see me
The artist is suggesting that the rag doll should come up and spend time with them, indicating a potential romantic interest.


Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
The singer is asking the rag doll to engage in sexual activity like they have done in the past.


Try and tell me of an old dream
The singer is dismissive of others who try to sell them on outdated ideas or experiences.


A new version of the old scene
The artist is expressing boredom with the current situation and seeking something new and exciting, while still being a variation of something they have experienced before.


Speak easy on the grape vine
The artist is warning others to be cautious with gossip and rumors, as it can often spread easily and without factual basis.


Keep shufflin' in a shoe shine
The artist is encouraging others to keep moving forward and working hard, as if shining shoes all day, even when it's challenging.


Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy
The singer is invoking an image of an old car (Ford Model T, known as Tin Lizzies) and encouraging others to work hard until they are exhausted.


Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
The artist is emphasizing the importance of hard work and effort, even if it leads to an unpleasant outcome, because it's better than not trying at all.


Yes I'm movin'
The singer is expressing their energy and drive to continue moving forward, potentially towards their goals.


Get ready for the big time
The singer is anticipating a significant change or moment in their life, potentially linked to success or achievement.


Tap dancing on a land mine
The singer is acknowledging that they are taking a risk or doing something dangerous, and trying to do it in a way that seems light and carefree (like tap dancing).


Get crazy on the moon shine
The artist is suggesting that they and/or others should indulge in drinking moonshine and getting wild and reckless.


Sloe Gin Fizzy, do it till you're dizzy
The artist is referencing a popular alcoholic drink and encouraging others to drink until they are dizzy or drunk.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Joseph Perry, Holly Knight, James Douglas Vallance, Steven Tyler

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@darlasstuff

Who else has this song on repeat? Anyway, here’s the lyrics:

Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin'
By the back door, ma'am
Hot times, get it while it's easy
I don't mind, come on up and see me
Rag doll, baby, won't you do me
Like you done before?
I'm feelin' like a bad boy
Hmm, just like a bad boy
I'm rippin' up a rag doll
Like throwin' away an old toy
Some babe's talkin' real loud
Talkin' all about the new crowd
Try and tell me of an old dream
A new version of the old scene
Speak easy on the grapevine
Keep shufflin' in a shoeshine
Old tin lizzy, do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin'
By the back door, ma'am
Hot times, get it while it's easy
I don't mind, come on up and see me
Rag doll, baby, won't you do me
Like you done before?
Yes, I'm movin'
Yes, I'm movin'
Get ready for the big time
Tap dancing on a land mine
Yes, I'm movin'
Yes, I'm movin'
Old tin lizzy, do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin'
By the back door, ma'am
Hot times, get it while it's easy
I don't mind, come on up and see me
Rag doll, baby, won't you do me
Baby, won't you do me
Baby, won't you do me
Like you done before?
Yes, I'm movin'
Yes, I'm movin'
Get ready for the big time
Get crazy on the moonshine
Yes, I'm movin'
I'm really movin'
Sloe gin fizzy, do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin'
By the back door, ma'am
Hot times, get it while it's easy
I don't mind, come on up and see me
Rag doll, baby, won't you do me
Like you done before?
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin'
By the back door, ma'am
Hot times, get it while it's easy
I don't mind, come on up and see me
Rag doll, baby, won't you do me
Like you done before?



All comments from YouTube:

@rock-n-rollmusicandmore6560

I don't know how they put this much positivity, swagger, grove and rock 'n' roll in one song. It's perfect.

@corinaluanavlad2417

They are perfect ❤

@dennisolsosn9321

Amazing. Sweet Jesus

@muffs55mercury61

One of those awesome feel-good songs from 1988. Me and my lady both still dance to this one and we are now in our 60s. It really gives us a burst of energy. Music is one of the best gifts that we have to listen to.

@annebrown8174

The worst part about this song is that it ends

@TheWangspangler

All good things come to an end

@deidremcdonald670

@@TheWangspangler i agree but i kind of a agree with him its a little inapro

@Kinleigh_shorts

Ikr I do the drums and I can do this song.

@poppaluv

i am in the end of the video when everyone leaves ryan's irish pub

@michaelmccusker5494

Tums Freetend

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