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 Reason
Aerosmith Lyrics
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The way you love I adore
You always come never know where you been
But a-now I'm here baby to even the score
You're up, you're down
You're always running in place
Triathlon if you please
But I ain't up to snuff if you sneeze
Yak yak yak
Lord you give me the bends
Heads and tails
You're all out of love
[Chorus:]
Like the reason a dog
Has so many friends
He wags his tail instead of his tongue
Your older sister
She's a lot like you
She likes to grab my microphone
Now there ain't too much she won't do
Especially when we're all alone
You're up, you're down
You're always runnin' in place
Triathlon if you please
Her mind's on rewind and erase
You might get shot, babe
When you're shootin' the breeze
Yak yak yak
Lord you give me bends
You're heads and tails
Are calling for love
[Chorus x2]
Your older sister
She's a lot like you
And there ain't too much she won't do
There's always something
That you got to say
I lose my mind and then I surely fade away, yeah
Yak yak yak
Lord you give me the bends
You're heads and tails
Now look what you done
[Chorus x2]
The lyrics to Aerosmith's song The Reason A Dog are quite playful and somewhat elusive in terms of meaning. At first, it seems like the singer is addressing someone who's trying to get into their life ("you keep knockin' but you can't come in"), but then it's revealed that the person has already been let in ("you always come never know where you been"). Despite this, the singer is willing to give this person a chance to make things equal between them.
The chorus brings in a playful metaphor about how a dog has so many friends because it wags its tail instead of talking. This can be interpreted as the singer preferring actions over words when it comes to this person. The second verse introduces the person's older sister, who is also a lot like them and prone to grabbing the singer's microphone. However, it's unclear whether this is a romantic or platonic relationship.
Throughout the song, there are references to the person's inconsistent behavior and tendency to talk too much ("yak yak yak"). The lines "you might get shot, babe/when you're shootin' the breeze" could suggest that the singer is starting to get fed up with the person's constant chatter. Overall, the lyrics to The Reason A Dog are quite fun and lighthearted, and seem to be mostly about choosing actions over words in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep knockin' but you can't come in
You continuously seek my attention, but you cannot have access to my feelings and emotions
The way you love I adore
I am fond of your love and affection for me
You always come never know where you been
You frequently visit me without any explanation of your whereabouts
But a-now I'm here baby to even the score
I am present to balance out our interactions, which have been one-sided lately
You're up, you're down
Your moods and emotions continually fluctuate
You're always running in place
You never seem to make progress or move forward in life
Triathlon if you please
You are always trying to juggle or succeed in multiple aspects of your life at once
You're always beggin' me for a taste
You continuously ask me for validation and attention
But I ain't up to snuff if you sneeze
I am not capable of handling your constant demands and expectations
Yak yak yak
You talk incessantly without making much sense
Lord you give me the bends
You cause me emotional distress
Heads and tails
You exhibit contrasting behaviors and thoughts
You're all out of love
Your actions towards me reflect a lack of love and care
[Chorus:]
The following lines are the chorus of the song
Like the reason a dog
Similar to the quality that makes a dog popular and likable
Has so many friends
Is the reason for having numerous acquaintances and companions
He wags his tail instead of his tongue
He expresses happiness and admiration by wagging his tail instead of talking
Your older sister
Your sibling, who is older than you
She's a lot like you
She has similar qualities and behavior like you
She likes to grab my microphone
She exhibits attention-seeking behavior towards me
Now there ain't too much she won't do
She can go to any extent to seek attention and validation
Especially when we're all alone
She is more likely to seek validation when no one is around
Her mind's on rewind and erase
She constantly relives her past and tries to erase it at the same time
You might get shot, babe
You might face potential danger or harm due to your behavior
When you're shootin' the breeze
When you are idle and talking without any purpose
There's always something
You always have something to say or do
That you got to say
That you feel the need to express or communicate
I lose my mind and then I surely fade away, yeah
Your constant need for attention and validation makes me disillusioned and disconnected from you
Now look what you done
Your behavior has resulted in negative consequences
[Chorus x2]
The following lines are the chorus repeated twice
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS B HAMILTON, STEVEN TYLER
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@chengkentze126
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You
and the reason is You [x3]
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
@nathadecoco_
Lyrics
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
@desihandayani6791
LYRICS
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
@tejaskakade1695
Lyrics:
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
@drummerboy5738
"The Reason"
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
@j.r4381
It’s September 5, 2023 and I still love this song till this day. I can’t forget the memories that I had with my kids mother 10 years are hard to let go just like that. I still have so much love for you and wish the best for you some part of me wish that we were still together, but every time I hear this song, it brings me to tears out of everything I’ve been through with you
@isseyvensamynaden4274
Here today😂😂😂❤
@ericalidgey871
Weird I just listen to this song today too
@dukarlida5976
Same here
@thuamzakamkhuptong3503
@@isseyvensamynaden4274 noob
@thuamzakamkhuptong3503
@@ericalidgey871 noob
@chengkentze126
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You
and the reason is You [x3]
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
@vinanaomitarigan6441
Cheng Ken Tze
@andreacatarine7226
thanks you
@DavyOordijk
Cheng Ken Tze cheers mate