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)
Somebody
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Need someone to be close to
Somebody cozy, not somebody nosey
Help me see my whole day through
Someone to share the load
Somebody to walk the road I live on, live
Good Lord send me, good Lord mend me
Send me down someone for me
Said I won't be choosy
You could send me a floosy
Send me anybody you please
Somebody say you will
Somebody further still
Somebody, some, somebody for me
Now won't you send me somebody
Yeah, somebody
Won't you send me somebody
Now won't you send me somebody
Well, call for somebody
Scream loud and bloody
Call woman, woman, come on to me
Save for tomorrow
Share all your sorrow
Misery enjoys company
Yes it does, yes it does
The lyrics of Aerosmith's "Somebody" express the desire for a loving and supportive relationship with someone genuine, caring, and attentive. The singer is not looking for a shady person but a lady who can be a comforting presence in their life. The hope is to find someone who can walk with them on the journey of life and also help ease the burden of life's challenges. The song also speaks to the need for companionship and the idea that misery enjoys company, suggesting that it's better to have someone to share your sadness rather than being alone.
The chorus of the song is a plea to the Lord to send them someone who is a good fit for them, and the singer expresses their willingness to be open to all kinds of relationships. There's a sense of desperation mixed with hopefulness underlying the lyrics. It's clear that the singer is really looking for someone who can make them feel loved and understood.
Overall, the song is about the universal desire to find love and companionship. The lyrics capture the struggle of trying to find someone compatible and being open to all kinds of possibilities. It's a message that resonates with many people and has made the song an enduring classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a lady, not somebody shady
I want a respectable woman, not someone with a dubious character
Need someone to be close to
I want someone to be emotionally close to
Somebody cozy, not somebody nosey
I want someone who is warm and welcoming, not someone who is overly curious
Help me see my whole day through
I want someone to be with me throughout the day to provide support
Someone to share the load
I want someone to share my responsibilities and burdens
Somebody to walk the road I live on, live
I want someone to be with me and be my companion as we go through life together
Good Lord send me, good Lord mend me
I am asking for divine help to find the right partner for me
Send me down someone for me
I am asking for someone who is meant for me
Said I won't be choosy
I am open to different types of people
You could send me a floosy
I am even open to someone who may not be the best choice
Send me anybody you please
I am leaving the decision to a higher power
Somebody say you will
I am asking someone to commit to me
Somebody further still
I am asking for someone to go beyond just commitment
Somebody, some, somebody for me
I am asking for someone who is right for me
Now won't you send me somebody
I am continuing to ask for someone to be sent to me
Won't you send me somebody
I am repeating my request
Well, call for somebody
I am calling out for someone
Scream loud and bloody
I am expressing my desperation for someone to be with me
Call woman, woman, come on to me
I am specifically asking for a woman to come to me
Save for tomorrow
I want someone to provide hope for the future
Share all your sorrow
I want to be with someone who is willing to share their struggles and pain with me
Misery enjoys company
I understand that people often find comfort when they share their hardships with others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN EMSPAK, STEVEN TYLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
aket lefleur
I need a lady, not somebody shady
Need someone to be close to
Somebody cozy, not somebody nosy
Help me see my whole day through
Someone to share the load
Somebody to walk the road I live on, live
Good Lord send me, good Lord mend me
Send me down someone for me
Said I won't be choosy, you could send me a floosy
Send me anybody you please
Somebody say you will
Somebody further still
Somebody, some, somebody for me
Now won't you send me somebody
Yeah, somebody
Won't you send me somebody
Now won't you send me somebody
Well, call for somebody
Scream loud and bloody
Call woman, woman, come on to me
Save for tomorrow
Share all your sorrow
Misery enjoys company
Yes it does, yes it does
Zang Zang
All their stuff is great, but the raw sound of their first album is my absolute all time favorite. "Somebody to walk the road I live on, live-ah"
Drumulater1
Yes, I sure agree
Eduardo Ramos
Amo esta banda❤
Kinnakeeter 1997
One of the most underrated songs in rock history
Big Red Machine
First song I ever heard by them! My brother played it in his band at practice in the basement in 73....was blown away.
Rolando Curro
I think this is the song where Joe Perry uses his harmonizing in backing vocals to perfection A1👍
gary russell
Uunnññ
Zang Zang
This song rips ass! Perry's solo is wicked.
Spencer Gwin
One of my favorite deep cuts from Aerosmith. For greater album tracks. their early stuff is better than the later stuff. Least for me.
Jeffrey Biscoe
Me too