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)
Round And Round
Aerosmith Lyrics
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If you believe in me like I believe in you
You wouldn't be tellin' me things that weren't exactly true
Now everything changes ain't nothin' the same
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' I can't remember my name
'Cause the life I been livin' and the love I been givin'
Would be sure to set you spinnin' witcha' feet never touchin' the ground
Well it was one for all and it was all for one
And everything that we did never bothered no one
Look here now everythin' changes ain't nothin' the same
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' I can't remember my name
'Cause the life I been livin' and the love someone give me
Would be sure to set you spinnin' with you feet never touchin' the ground
And I'm round and round and round and round and round and round and round
Can you remember the days when you were sweet sixteen
And always caught in the blaze of someone else's dreams
Look now everythin' changes ain't nothin' the same
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' I can't remember my name
I'm goin' round and round
(Round and round and)
In Aerosmith's song Round and Round, the lyrics seem to be about the changes in life and how they affect the singer. The song starts with the suggestion that if the listener believes in the singer as they do, then they wouldn't be telling lies. The song then goes on to speak about the changes that have occurred, the feeling of disorientation and confusion that accompanies them, and the inability to remember one's own name. The life that the singer has been living and the love that they have been giving would cause anybody's feet to spin, never touching the ground, and this is represented in the repetitive chorus "And I'm round and round."
The lyrics then move to reflect on teenage years spent following someone else's dreams and catching the blaze of those dreams. But now, everything has changed, nothing is the same, and the singer is left disoriented and spinning, going round and round. Overall, the song seems to suggest that change can be overwhelming and disorienting, and it can make one feel lost and confused.
Line by Line Meaning
If you believe in me like I believe in you
If you trust and have faith in me, just as I do in you
You wouldn't be tellin' me things that weren't exactly true
You wouldn't lie to me or speak falsehoods
Now everything changes ain't nothin' the same
Things are constantly evolving and nothing remains as it once was
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' I can't remember my name
I'm feeling disoriented, as if I don't even know who I am
'Cause the life I been livin' and the love I been givin'
The way I've been living and loving is unique and can leave a person feeling dizzy and out of touch
Would be sure to set you spinnin' witcha' feet never touchin' the ground
It's a wild and exciting ride, like spinning around with your feet never even touching the ground
And I'm round and round
I'm caught in a never-ending cycle
Well it was one for all and it was all for one
We were a united team, working together for a common goal
And everything that we did never bothered no one
Our actions never caused harm or bothered anyone else
Can you remember the days when you were sweet sixteen
Do you recall the nostalgia of being young and carefree at sixteen years old?
And always caught in the blaze of someone else's dreams
Living in the midst of someone else's aspirations
I'm goin' round and round
I'm stuck in a cycle that keeps repeating endlessly
(Round and round and)
Look here now everythin' changes ain't nothin' the same
Again, everything is constantly evolving and changing
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' I can't remember my name
I'm still feeling disoriented, as if I'm not quite sure who I am
And I'm round and round and round and round and round and round and round
I'm still caught in that same never-ending cycle
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRAD E WHITFORD, STEVEN VICTOR TALLARICO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Morgana Rose
if you believe in me
like I believe in you
you wouldn't be tellin' me things
that weren't exactly true
now everythin' changes
ain't nothin' the same
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' baby
I can't remember my name
cause the life I been livin'
and the love I been givin'
would be sure to set you spinnin'
but you ain't never touchin' ground
and I'm round and round
well it was one for all
and it was all for one
and everything that we did
never bothered no one
now everythin' changes
ain't nothin' the same
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' baby
I can't remember my name
cause the life I been livin'
and the love I been givin'
would be sure to set you spinnin'
but you ain't never touchin' ground
and I'm round and round
can you remember the days
when you were sweet sixteen
and always caught in the blaze
of someone else's dreams
now everythin' changes
ain't nothin' the same
I'm gettin' the strangest feelin' baby
I can't remember my name
cause the life I been livin'
and the love I been givin'
would be sure to set you spinnin'
but you ain't never touchin' ground
and I'm round and round
I'm goin' round and round
I'm goin' round and round.....
Fairwarning 007
That’s not just one of Aerosmith’s heaviest riffs, it’s one of the heaviest riffs in all of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Such a criminally underrated and pulverizing tune that can’t be turned up loud enough!
John B Griffin Jr
Amen brother
ThoughtsInTime
No shit. This is one Bad Ass song.
Martin Lehotan
One of the best from Aerosmith. This song is so raw and gritty. Taps into your soul.
Jonathan Cilley
One of their heaviest songs...Ever!
Mark C
Nobody's Fault is another. Also by Brad Whitford
Dan Sobczak
That's why i am listening righr now 35 degrees and im smoking one
liamlalaliam GD
@Mark C Nobody's Fault is rocking!
Againan Again
@Mark C Testament did a killer version of Nobody's Fault.
Ron Mix
The whole Get Your Wings album