S.O.S
Aerosmith Lyrics


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Stagecoach lady, hourglass body
Makin' thinks glow in the night
Well, she would if she could
And she'd be good if she would
Only tell her lover she be out tonight

'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
Salt lake city, salt-lickin' bitties
Bogies turn, stinkin' of gin
Well my daddy was hard
His face was pretty scarred
From kickin' ass to playin' poker to win

'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad
Can't get me none of that
It's too bad
It's too bad can't get me none of that

New sold lady my mama Cady
Chivalry was born at her feet
Well she should have thought twice when pa showed his dice
Imagine put my daddy to sleep
'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
It's too bad
Lord, it's too bad
I said it's too bad
Lord it's too bad, yeah
I said it's too bad
It's too bad




You know it's too bad
Ah, it's too bad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aerosmith's "S.O.S. (Too Bad)" tell the story of a young man who seems to be out of place in the world around him. He describes a woman he's attracted to, whom he characterizes as a "stagecoach lady" with an "hourglass body" that makes "things glow in the night." He wishes he could be with her, but he feels like a "lonely schoolboy" who's doomed to be an outsider in society. He's envious of other men who are able to enjoy the pleasures of life, like the "salt-lickin' bitties" he sees in "Salt Lake City." He also talks about his mother, who he calls "New Sold Lady my mama Cady," and his father, who he implies was a tough guy who liked to gamble.


The lyrics of "S.O.S. (Too Bad)" paint a vivid picture of a world where the singer feels like he's on the outside looking in. He longs for the pleasures that seem to be just out of his reach, but he knows he's not like the other men who are able to indulge in them. The song is a commentary on the human condition, where people often feel like they don't quite fit in with the rest of the world. It's a powerful piece of music that resonates with anyone who's ever felt like they don't quite belong.


Line by Line Meaning

Stagecoach lady, hourglass body
Describing a woman on a stagecoach who has an attractive figure


Makin' thinks glow in the night
She is a truly mesmerizing sight


Well, she would if she could
She would be a great companion if she was not busy


And she'd be good if she would
If given a chance she would perform excellently


Only tell her lover she be out tonight
She might go out for the night if her partner is informed


'Cause I'm a bad
Speaker is confessing to being a no-good person


A lonely school boy
He is an unaccompanied teen


And I'm a rat
Describing speaker as a shady, sneaky character


And it's too bad can't get me none of that
It is a pity that he is not able to have what he desires


Salt lake city, salt-lickin' bitties
Referring to women of Salt Lake City who have a questionable character


Bogies turn, stinkin' of gin
The atmosphere of the environment is polluted with the smell of alcohol


Well my daddy was hard
The artist's father was tough or strict


His face was pretty scarred
Father's face had scars


From kickin' ass to playin' poker to win
Father was skilled in fighting and poker


New sold lady my mama Cady
Newly acquired respectable lady; possibly the singer's mother or a family member


Chivalry was born at her feet
She is the epitome of chivalry


Well she should have thought twice when pa showed his dice
Mother made a poor decision during the father's play with dice


Imagine put my daddy to sleep
Speakers father could have died from the play of dice


Lord, it's too bad
A general expression of pity or frustration


I said it's too bad
Reiterating his previous statement of pity or frustration


You know it's too bad
Assuming that the listener agrees with the expressed frustration


Ah, it's too bad
Expressing a deep emotion of sorrow or grief




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Written by: STEVEN TYLER

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@frankb8652

Their greatest album in my opinion.

@edensgardenhouseseedcompan8547

Aerosmith Rocked all threw the 1970's,they were the shit! Badass ! There first time around there music was epic as hell ! Best Ever! After they broke up and got back together it just wasnt there best to much mellow bs not the same band from the 70's !

@stacynewsom5888

Mine too

@toddteixeira2900

and the 1st one

@scottking7649

Mine as well, Toys is a close 2nd

@scottyd8900

Wore holes in this , smokin jays n spacing out in my room

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@TJtheINsomNiac

One of my favorites, pure badass rock n roll

@metalworx4765

First bought this on vinyl in 1977 after buying Toys in the Attic. This Is my favorite Aerosmith record, Seasons of either, Same old song and dance, Woman of the world, and all the others are top notch.

@scottking7649

This is one badass record.. my favorite Aerosmith record…Toys is a close 2nd.!!

@rlvinsurance

Rocks is up there!

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