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)
The Other Side
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Yeah, come on
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Oh, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)
My mama told me there'd be days like this
And man she wasn't foolin'
'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss
You opened up your mouth with bated breath
You said you'd never leave me
You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss
You're cryin' me a river but I got to get across
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Oh take me to the other side (take me to the other side)
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh lordy, how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Oh honey, best believe it
To save a lot of time and foolish pride
I'll say what's on my mind, girl
You love me, you hate me, you cut me down to size
You blinded me with love and, yeah, it opened up my eyes
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)
Oh honey, take me, take me, take, take, take, take
Take me to the other side
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh, lordy, how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Honey, you best believe it
Now, I ain't one for saying long goodbyes
I hope all is forgiven
You loved me, you hate me, I used to be your lover
You know you had it coming, girl
So take me to the other (side)
(Take me to the other side)
(Take me to the other side)
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)
Oh honey, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Honey, take me, take me, take me, take me
Take me to the other side, take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
Take me to, take me to (take me to the other side)
(Take me to the other side)
Take me to
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)
The lyrics of Aerosmith's song "The Other Side" are about the singer's struggles and desires in a tumultuous relationship. They start off by likening loving the other person to being in the Devil's domain, but still wanting to be with them despite it all. The singer's mother had warned them about such days, but the singer still cannot believe how they are drawn to the other person. The second verse talks about the singer's desire for a different kind of love that does not need any pushing or hesitation. They want to be upfront with their feelings and speak their minds, without fear of being judged or cut down. The last verse talks about the singer's reluctance to say goodbye despite everything that has happened. They understand that they have to move on, but they still want the other person to take them to the other side, where they can find a better kind of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side)
Being in a relationship with you is a perilous adventure that I still want to experience.
Like the Devil in the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Being with you is as risky as facing the unknown dangers of being alone on the vast sea, yet I still want to take that risk.
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side)
Let go of your ego and come with me to explore the uncertain territory of a different kind of relationship.
Oh take me to the other side (take me to the other side)
I am willing to leave my comfort zone and embark on a new adventure with you.
My mama told me there'd be days like this
My mother warned me that love could be challenging.
And man she wasn't foolin'
She was right, it's not easy.
'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss
Your kiss makes me feel alive and I can't imagine not having it.
You opened up your mouth with bated breath
You hesitate and try to control your emotions when speaking to me.
You said you'd never leave me
You promised to never abandon me, but I have doubts.
You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss
You show me both love and hate, and I tried to accept the mixed feelings, but it's not sustainable.
You're cryin' me a river but I got to get across
You're depending on me to solve your problems, but I must also take care of myself to survive this relationship.
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
I'm searching for a different kind of love that may be more fulfilling and sustainable.
Oh lordy, how I need it
I desperately need to find this kind of love.
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
I want a love that is spontaneous and free, not forced.
Honey, you best believe it
Believe that I'm serious about wanting this kind of love.
Now, I ain't one for saying long goodbyes
I don't want to linger on farewells.
I hope all is forgiven
I hope we can both move on and find forgiveness for any wrongs we may have done.
You loved me, you hate me, I used to be your lover
You had complex feelings for me before this, and we had a romantic relationship.
You know you had it coming, girl
You know that our relationship was tumultuous and that it couldn't last forever.
So take me to the other (side)
Let's move on to a new chapter in our relationship.
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side)
I will rely on my moral compass to navigate this new adventure with you.
Honey, take me, take me, take me, take me
I'm urging you to take me with you to this new place in our relationship.
Take me to the other side, take me to the other side
Let's start something new together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward J Holland, Steven Tyler, James Douglas Vallance
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David Shelley
[Chorus]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side) Aw, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)
[Verse 1]
My mamma told me there'd be days like this And, man, she wasn't foolin' 'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss Uh, uh-huh You opened up your mouth with baited breath You said you'd never leave me You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss You're crying me a river, but I got to get across
[Chorus]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side) Oh, honey, take me to the other side (take me to the other side)
[Verse 2]
I'm looking for another kind of love
Oh, Lordy, how I need it The kind that likes to leap without a shove Oh, honey, best believe it To save a lot of time and foolish pride I'll say what's on my mind, girl You love me, you hate me, you cut me down to size You blinded me with love and, yeah, it opened up my eyes
[Chorus]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side) Aw, honey, take me, take, take, take, take, take, yeahhhh (take me to the other side)
[Guitar solo]
[Verse 3]
Take me to the other side I'm looking for another kind of love Oh, Lordy, how I need it The kind that likes to leap without a shove Honey, you best believe it Now, I ain't one for saying long goodbyes I hope all is forgiven You love me, you hate me, I used to be your lover You know you had it coming, girl, so take me to the other
(Side, take me to the other side Take me to the other side)
[Outro]
Lovin' you has got to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side) You know, My conscience got to be my guide (take me to the other side) Honey, take me to the other side (take me to the other side) Lovin' you has go to be (take me to the other side) Like the devil and the deep blue sea (take me to the other side) Forget about your foolish pride (take me to the other side) Aw, honey, take me, take, take, take, take, take, yeahhhh (take me to the other side)
EDGARDO DELGADO
esta música nunca pasara de moda
Sarpreet Kaur
Listened to them as a kid and now I'm 37 years old still listening to them. I still memorized the lyrics to all their songs. Favorite and best rock band ever! ❤
Javi Sam
Conocí su trabajo con 12 años, tengo 52 y alucino cuando alguien lo pincha en algún bar , en décimas de segundo los reconozco. Son jodidamente buenos.
Wellington Conceição
Os melhores sem dúvida!!não canso de ouvir,volto a minha adolescência quando tinha 17,hoje tenho 29\m/
Gustavo Gomes dos Santos
Boa musica perfeita desde 1987 quando eu tinha 17 anos de idade já curtia Aerosmith e sempre vou curtir Aerosmith para sempre
Amber Garthly
I'm 13 and I've been listening to these dudes since I was born. My parents used to play it all the time growing up, and when i was younger this is all I would hear. I absolutely adore Steven Tyler now.
Daniel Martinez
you are 22 now :o
vSpray
you're 22 - 23 now, wow
Jesse Foley
In that case.... someday you'll be saying the Beatles are the best... they are. You remind me of myself. Fantastic song great band
ItsGoofyMF
@vSpray holy shit