"What It Takes" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was writ… Read Full Bio ↴"What It Takes" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Desmond Child. It was released in 1990 as the third single from Aerosmith's critically and commercially successful 1989 album Pump. In the video The Making of Pump, A&R man John Kalodner described the song as "a fuckin' masterpiece".

The album version of the song is followed by an untitled hidden track.
The single reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
The song contained numerous references to other Aerosmith songs in its lyrics. Tyler spells "F.I.N.E." after the first verse. He mentions that his "heart's been doing time" (Hearts Done Time). The song contains other, smaller references. It is not uncommon for Aerosmith to reference their own songs within their songs (for example, "Eat The Rich" and "Just Push Play" both contain references to "Walk This Way").

What It Takes
Aerosmith Lyrics

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There goes my old girlfriend, there's another diamond ring.
And, all those late night promises I guess they don't mean a thing.
So baby, what's the story?
Did you find another man?
Is it easy to sleep in the bed that we made?
When you don't look back I guess the feelings start to fade away.

I used to feel your fire, but now it's cold inside.

And you're back on the street like you didn't miss a beat, yeah.

Tell me what it takes to let you go.
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go.
And tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night without thinkin'
Without thinkin' you lost ev'rything that was good in your life to the toss of the dice?
Tell me what it takes to let you go. Yeah.

Girl, before I met you I was F.I.N.E. Fine.
But your love made me a prisoner, yeah my heart's been doing time.
You spent me up like money then you hung me out to dry.
It was easy to keep all your lies in disguise.
'Cause you had me in deep with the devil in your eyes.

Tell me what it takes to let you go.
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go.
Tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night
Without thinkin' you lost ev'rything that was good in your life to the toss of the dice?
Tell me what it takes to let you go.
Guitar!

Tell me that you're happy that you're on your own. Yeah yeah.
Yeah, tell me that it's better when you're all alone.
Tell me that your body doesn't miss my touch.
Tell me that my lovin' didn't mean that much.
Tell me you ain't dyin' when you're cryin' for me.

Tell me what it takes to let you go.
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go.
Tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night
Without thinkin' you lost ev'rything that was good in your life to the toss of the dice?

So tell me who's to blame for thinkin' twice.
No no no no.
'Cause I don't wanna burn in paradise.
I don't I don't I don't wanna burn in paradise.
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go,
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go,
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go,
'Cause I don't wanna burn, 'cause I don't wanna burn, let go
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)

(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)

Overall Meaning

In the song "What It Takes" by Aerosmith, the singer is lamenting the fact that his girlfriend has left him for another man. Throughout the song, he questions her actions and her ability to move on so easily. He wonders about the new guy in her life and whether he measures up to what he had to offer. He also expresses a deep sense of loss, as though he has been betrayed and abandoned by someone he thought he knew well. The singer also seems to be struggling with his own feelings of self-worth and identity, as he tries to find a way to move on from the pain of his broken heart.

The lyrics of "What It Takes" paint a vivid picture of the complex emotions and thoughts that accompany a breakup. The singer's bitterness and disappointment are palpable, as he tries to make sense of what has happened to him. Ultimately, however, the song is also about resilience and the courage to move on from a relationship that has run its course.

Line by Line Meaning

There goes my old girlfriend, there's another diamond ring.
My ex-girlfriend has moved on and is engaged to someone else.

And, all those late night promises I guess they don't mean a thing.
I no longer trust the promises my ex-girlfriend made to me in the past.

So baby, what's the story?
I am curious to know what is happening in my ex-girlfriend's life.

Did you find another man?
I am wondering if my ex-girlfriend has found a new partner.

Is it easy to sleep in the bed that we made?
I am questioning if it is easy for my ex-girlfriend to move on after sharing so many memories together.

When you don't look back I guess the feelings start to fade away.
I am realizing that my ex-girlfriend has moved on and forgotten our relationship.

I used to feel your fire, but now it's cold inside.
I used to feel passionate about my ex-girlfriend, but now I feel nothing.

And you're back on the street like you didn't miss a beat, yeah.
My ex-girlfriend seems to be unaffected by our breakup and has quickly moved on.

Tell me what it takes to let you go.
I am asking my ex-girlfriend what I need to do to move on from our past.

Tell me how the pain's supposed to go.
I am seeking advice from my ex-girlfriend on how to deal with the pain of our breakup.

And tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night without thinkin'
I am questioning if my ex-girlfriend can sleep comfortably at night without having second thoughts about our past relationship.

Without thinkin' you lost ev'rything that was good in your life to the toss of the dice?
I am wondering if my ex-girlfriend has realized the good things she lost by ending our relationship on a whim.

Girl, before I met you I was F.I.N.E. Fine.
I was doing well before I met my ex-girlfriend.

But your love made me a prisoner, yeah my heart's been doing time.
My ex-girlfriend's love has trapped me and caused me emotional pain.

You spent me up like money then you hung me out to dry.
My ex-girlfriend used me like an object and then abandoned me.

It was easy to keep all your lies in disguise.
My ex-girlfriend was good at hiding her lies from me.

'Cause you had me in deep with the devil in your eyes.
My ex-girlfriend had a seductive gaze that made it hard for me to resist her.

Tell me that you're happy that you're on your own. Yeah yeah.
I am asking my ex-girlfriend if she is happy being single.

Yeah, tell me that it's better when you're all alone.
I am questioning if my ex-girlfriend thinks it is better to be single than in a relationship with me.

Tell me that your body doesn't miss my touch.
I am asking my ex-girlfriend if she no longer desires physical intimacy with me.

Tell me that my lovin' didn't mean that much.
I am unsure if my ex-girlfriend truly valued my love and affection.

Tell me you ain't dyin' when you're cryin' for me.
I am asking my ex-girlfriend to be honest about her feelings towards me when she cries.

So tell me who's to blame for thinkin' twice.
I am asking who is responsible for having second thoughts about our past relationship.

No no no no.
I am emphasizing my frustration and disappointment.

'Cause I don't wanna burn in paradise.
I don't want the pain of our past relationship to consume me.

Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go,
I am trying to let go of the pain caused by our past relationship.

Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go,
I am encouraging myself to move on and forget about our past relationship.

(Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go)
I am repeating this phrase to reinforce my desire to move on.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, PERRY ANTHONY JOSEPH, STEVEN TYLER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Musicologist365

4y↑160

There goes my old girlfriend, there's another diamond ring
And, uh, all those late night promises, I guess they don't mean a thing
So baby, what's the story?
Did you find another man?
Is it easy to sleep in the bed that we made?
When you don't look back I guess the feelings start to fade away
I used to feel your fire but now it's cold inside
And you're back on the street like you didn't miss a beat, yeah

Tell me what it takes to let you go
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go
Tell me how it is that you can sleep
In the night
Without thinking you lost ev'rything that was good in your life to the toss of the dice?
Tell me what it takes to let you go, yeah

Girl, before I met you I was F.I.N.E. Fine
But your love made me a prisoner, yeah my heart's been doing time
You spent me up like money then you hung me out to dry
It was easy to keep all your lies in disguise
'Cause you had me in deep with the devil in your eyes

Tell me what it takes to let you go
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go
Tell me how it is that you can sleep
In the night
Without thinking you lost ev'rything that was good in your life to the toss of the dice?
Tell me what it takes to let you go
Guitar

Tell me that you're happy, that you're on your own
Yeah yeah, yeah
Tell me that it's better when you're all alone
Tell me that your body doesn't miss my touch
Tell me that my lovin' didn't mean that much
Tell me you ain't dyin' when you're cryin' for me

Tell me what it takes to let you go
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go
Uh, tell me how it is that you can sleep
In the night
Without thinkin' you lost ev'rything that was good in your life to the toss of the dice?
Tell me who's to blame for thinkin' twice
No no no no
'Cause I don't wanna burn in paradise
Let go. Let go. Let go. I don't wanna burn in paradise
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
I don't wanna burn, I don't wanna burn
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
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Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Desmond Child / Perry Anthony Joseph / Steven Tyler

What It Takes (The Recording of) lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management

@idontthinkso2431

2y↑55

[Verse 1]
There goes my old girlfriend
There's another diamond ring
And all those late night promises?
I guess they don't mean a thing

So, baby, what's the story?
Did you find another man?
Is it easy to sleep in the bed that we made?
When you don't look back
I guess the feelings start to fade away
I used to feel your fire
But now it's cold inside
And you're back on the street
Like you didn't miss a beat, yeah

[Chorus]
Tell me what it takes to let you go
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go
Tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night
Without thinking you lost everything that was
Good in your life to the toss of the dice
Tell me what it takes to let you go

[Verse 2]
Yeah
Girl, before I met you
I was F.I.N.E, fine
But your love made me a prisoner
Yeah, my heart's been doing time
You spent me up like money
Then you hung me out to dry
It was easy to keep all your lies in disguise
'Cause you had me in deep with the devil in your eyes

[Chorus]
Tell me what it takes to let you go
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go
Tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night
Without thinking you lost everything that was
Good in your life to the toss of the dice
Tell me what it takes to let you go
Aw, guitar!

[Guitar solo]

[Bridge]
Tell me that you're happy that you're on your own, yeah, yeah, yeah
Tell me that it's better when you're all alone
Tell me that your body doesn't miss my touch
Tell me that my loving didn't mean that much
Tell me you aren't dying when you're crying for me

[Chorus]
Tell me what it takes to let you go (Ooh)
Tell me how the pain's supposed to go (Oh yeah)
Tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night
Without thinking you lost everything that was
Good in your life to the toss of the dice

[Outro]
Tell me who's to blame for thinking twice
No, no, no, no, 'cause I don't want to burn in paradise
Ooo
Let go, let go, let go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
I don't want to burn, I don't want to burn
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go[repeat]
Yeah

All comments from YouTube:

@juancarlos960

9y↑538

Mi canción favorita

@robertoulisesaleman1878

7y↑2

KAWAIIDOLL1 también la mía

@HPcarnace

7y↑7

Tal vez por el despecho... es también mi favorita de Aerosmith

@karenbiersack1

❤

@danielapavilan5075

6y↑2

Esta ha sido mi canción favorita por años, y siempre pensé que cuando estuviera despechada me dejaría de gustar tanto, pero por el contrario ahora me gusta más.

@fabiantrujillofrutis243

KAWAIIDOLL1 la mía también , es mi favorita del mundo mundial

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@Brad772006

4y↑962

The dislikes are just people who don't have What it Takes.

@FastFordClub

4y↑19

For Sure

@briansemple1334

4y↑13

It's the patrons of the country and western bar, LOL

@jadenj.6674

4y↑5

So true 👍

@pamguidice5374

3y↑5

You got that right!

@WilliBond0007

3y↑7

I was literally laughing out loud. You kno wwhat's weird. I love this song, but never saw the vid, ... that I can recall, but my own vid inside my head was a lot like this. Just a hot girl and guy singing rather than the band there. Slow motion bar fight. They have the ol' couple that have a different kind of what it takes that I do so wish I had. Love this song guys! Always joked abouthis being my favorite country song!

Oh and that dude on the roller skates,.... man I didn't have him in my vid either. He is talent!

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@tamsmith291

2y↑268

Absolute masterpiece and it hits every time.

@susankeech993

1y↑4

It's a beautiful song

@GREG62944

47w↑3

Great song.

@Cool_Guy_2437

Haven't really listened to this song. Once I really listened to it I thought "this is such a good song it deserves to be in my top 20 best songs ever"

@vishnujeevapragasan

3y↑424

2021 and I can still listen to this on repeat. One of their best!

@MusicMan121

3y↑6

You can safely remove the "arguably"

@angelasegarra9783

3y↑4

I seriously listen to it on repeat too

@trinityhorn9265

3y↑6

I listen to it on repeat also one of their best you can get rid of arguably because there's no question

@SuperDenverdiva

2y↑3

2022 can't get enough. Loved this since it's original debut

@cynthiasiqueira9474

2y↑1

2022 em um caso sério de amor com Aerosmith

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@jamescrawley8533

7y↑1.1K

I think this is Aerosmith's best song ever!

@mrbpis

6y↑23

agreed, and only 11M views. not their most popular.

@kinniwright1548

6y↑32

and most neglected one.

@dergoldemon6618

6y↑10

yes

@Golfstar17

5y↑15

It's right up there

@zyronkylepontillas9967

5y↑10

No, still IDWMAT not cause its popular or else, but its really a great song that always makes me cry. And stevens voice there is superb

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@Trish4175

1y↑128

Such a well written song. The lyrics just describe it so perfectly.

@Leonardo2003

Desmond child

@GREG62944

47w

I wonder who will be my new girlfriend? I just play music all day long.

@clasicosslowrock2661

3y↑83

I'm listening to this song WITH TWO YEARS CLEAN & SOBER, AND IT'S AMAZING!!!!!!

@paulrolf9011

3y↑4

Well done! 2 yrs for me as well

@ronnihohm4755

Keep up the good work

@HigzyTeflon

Congratulations! Stay strong...

@dakotaflores56

Proud of you my friend ♥️✨

@alisonmars6085

2y↑1

Bruh you Litterly said this exact same comment on another aerosmith video😒like bruhhhhhhhh

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@6ixstringsonfire12

4y↑17

That solo is honestly one of the best rock ballad solos of all time

@blackwingA520

9y↑270

A Fan since the 70's, this is one of their best songs.

@mobsquad8557

8y↑5

+blackwingA520 really is good. Popped in my head for no reason today...and here we are!! :)

@beckystarrski

8y↑2

+blackwingA520 I concur!! I really love this track as well.

@darklordcthulhu7231

8y↑5

+blackwingA520 Been an Aerosmith fan since the 80's.
It was when i learned to rock.

@igorluzvoz

8y↑8

+blackwingA520 I like this and I'm only a sperm in my dad's balls and I get sad that the other sperms listen to nicki minaj

@moises_ozwaldo

7y↑3

blackwingA520 youre right

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@northerniltree

3y↑45

This is why I never get into a bar fight without an accordion.

@AmericanHothead

3y↑3

So, you're the accordion guy!
You owe me a beer and I owe you a broken knuckle!

@Gernansky

3y↑1

😂

@pavluxaemelyanov1517

3y↑1

😀

@mandyhinojos6223

3y↑62

One of my all time favorites!! ❤️

@GREG62944

47w

I need a new girlfriend. Wish the best for old girlfriends

@sebastianmoya6077

8y↑144

best song of aerosmith!!!

@tatianamarinho2602

7y↑2

Beterraba man

@icedkd3560

Nah the best one is Dont Want To Miss A Thing

@thedreadpiratewesley2301

4y↑226

Little known fact : Steven Tyler has the power to command guitars to rock, just by yelling "Guitar!"

@matkerr4825

3y↑4

That profile pic haha

@clasicosslowrock2661

3y↑2

BEST PERFORMANCE BY STAPP BY FAAAAARR

@stoodydoo

3y↑5

Thinking literally about your comment made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣 he really does

@JackLaverne

3y↑3

one of my favorite parts of this era of music was steven tyler, bret micheals, vince neil shouting guitar before some of tastiest solos

@brandonletson8777

@@clasicosslowrock2661 bubbles

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@Stephen-ie7uq

1y↑34

This song is a master class on how to put a melody to chords.

@subhashxrecord3131

1y↑2

Ya Steven Tyler is torn between his love for cocaine and his sobriety all the Alicia Silverstone era stuff is brilliant Aerosmith is a multi decade success story //

@subhashxrecord3131

1y↑2

Joe Perry and Steven are synchronized Aerosmiths music and momentum are brilliant; masterclass is best verbiage 💯

@jmsbusiness22

3y↑184

Song gives me chills. I've been been suffering from severe pain and unable to walk and this song just keeps playing in my head. When you are at the end of life you think of all the women you have loved and all the heart ache.

@jaconova

2y↑14

GOD bless you, my brother. We will see you hopefuly on the other side. Stay strong, find peace.

@marialauramartina5044

2y↑1

💪💪💪

@steveerickson3276

I think there’s a probably big BIG chances you’ll see them! 😉 o mean unless they are really mean

@tamsmith291

2y↑4

Peace my friend, sending love and strength.

@cynthiabrooklyn6369

2y↑7

My ideal way to spend my last moments of life is with my family listening to great music. Play me out Steven I'm ready. Sending you peace and rock and roll.

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@Musicologist365

4y↑160

@clasicosslowrock2661

3y↑1

To all the boomers. You’re lucky that you have experienced this era of rock n roll music🙌🏽

@kaylynnl9269

4y↑116

My first and only heartbreak song, that breakup destroyed me for YEARS, and this was the theme song

@jarrodheglar1666

4y↑5

Mine was Never Say Goodbye by Bon Jovi

@edwinnabesssr2204

Dont let a song be the misreputation of what could be...

@amandaairey8310

@@jarrodheglar1666 that and Silent Night by Bon Jovi

@darnellpistachio2991

Kaylynn L, you sound like an incel

@KC-gy1gh

Ditto!!! Still one of my all time favorites!!! Takes me back!!❤️❤️

@davidharrell5396

3y↑23

1989. I was 20 years old. My God, what a time to be alive…

@juliedrake8509

3y↑1

Yeah it was

@dirtracing1939

3y↑1

I was 7 and buy dod you exactly right would love to go back

@grandspringdale1564

3y↑2

I was 11 in 89 and most the kids my age NEVER forgot about this classic man🤟

@jbass69goat84

3y↑1

I was 32 and still remember hearing them for the first time when Dream On was rereleased in '76. A huge breath of fresh air from the disco s**t that was still in full go mode. Thankfully by that time FM radio had caught on and was playing album cuts from true rock bands.

@miguelangelbibian9990

2y↑42

This song is a masterpiece!

@dixiejo3437

8y↑421

Probably my favorite!

@markadams9976

+Dixie Woods it is a great song , and trully a great band

@dixiejo3437

8y↑5

+Mark Adams Agreed! I used to feel this way about my ex. Had a hard time letting go. Music has helped me through a lot in my life. Aerosmith is one of the best bands ever I think.

@markadams9976

8y↑1

thats why ive stayed single after me and my ex went our ways

@dixiejo3437

8y↑1

+Mark Adams I can't blame ya there. Love is a bitch I know first hand. I haven't gave up on love tho. I moved on and met my guy that I've been with for over 4 years now. Love found me when I gave up on it.

@johnwick5894

8y↑2

I hope it's possible to find love again. I'm gone if it ain't.

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@randyhenson5290

4y↑67

This is only one of their best. But then again, they have never made a bad song.and if you have never saw them live, you DO NOT know what you are missing!

@sherriemiller7456

21w

I won tickets on a morning radio talk show. I am 87. My daughter and I saw Steven’s last Vegas show. I fell in love with Aerosmith when my kids were teenagers. Rock guitar fascinates me. It’s auditory embroidery.

@jasonray2774

1y↑7

The drums in this song are the best.

@hotrockbabes3850

19w↑3

This is one of the most powerful vocal performances in Rock hands down

@gabriellebouchard4091

5y↑86

My mother introduced me to their music when I was young and ever since I’ve loved them❤️

@DaliVanGogh

🔥🔥

@PhilosopiaDialectics

2y↑1

Wow Your mother Have a good taste 👍

@eastcoast888

My favorite band

@GREG62944

47w

The song is slow but well written

@johnnykelley6145

6y↑151

The video was shot at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas Texas. My dad played for Dewey Groom the owner of the place. I got ties there so it's pretty cool.

@dellaCHall5823

5y↑1

That is very Cool

@thefirely1439

5y↑3

Is that the same place in that one movie with the bouncer who beats the hell outta people.

@rtlthemusician5598

4y↑4

Honestly I love Dallas, but fuck the Cowboys, LETS GO GIANTS!!!!!!

@raindeerprojekt4119

4y↑1

@@rtlthemusician5598 You feeling good going into 2020? Who are the GIANTS? Whats the plan? Go Seahawks!!! But also whats are plan? I dig the Giants... Been a long time since I was Scared of you guys... I miss you Bastards Total respect from Seattle to you!!!

@scotttucker9644

Yea ok. Buddy nice story sure I believe you lol

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@bravestarr8857

2y↑7

"And you're back on the street, like you didn't miss a beat - Yeah!". Brilliant... Aerosmith are amazing.

@nagee76

2y↑83

An absolute masterpiece.. Aerosmith sang some of the greatest rock ballads ever.. this art is sadly lost now.

Thanks for the memories!!

@markrussell9088

2y↑2

Definite, couldn't agree more.

@jasonmitchell31680

Amen 🙏

@noahpietraroia2907

41w↑1

if u watch some of his recent concerts, he still sounds incredible for his age and hits most of the screams. idk what ur talking about

@ThiagollAureliano

10y↑58

Steven Tyler has the most fucking amazing voice in the world

@isprongkloink

8y↑453

Those lyrics are killer

@beckystarrski

8y↑10

+Nel Mondoy I agree!! I love this track.

@dcw0610

6y↑6

Nel Mondoy definitely killer

@Golfstar17

5y↑5

No doubt

@caseyjones952

5y↑9

Tell me what it takes to let you go!!!...GUITAR!!! 💥🎸🤯

@davidgouin8420

8y↑34

One of my favorite all time songs! story of my life!

@kevinharper2884

3y↑59

For me this was the one that was the masterpiece of their comeback in every way. It's was freaking nailed lyrically and the arrangement was perfect for Steven to show that he was in an elite vocal class and lastly it showcased the unique use of instruments that set Aerosmith apart from the pack. That was the we're back for good bitches bye bye Bubblegum and Hairspray groups

@paulriedinger1969

1y↑3

Wow I can relate to this song, I had a horrible thing happen and this song seemed to be able to make it a little bit better. Written for me 😃

@D-Sin5

2y↑5

If you don't love this song; you ain't human.

@gregpursley1954

4y↑142

"But your love made me a prisoner, yeah my hearts been doing time.. ❤ Still jamming to this gem in 2020!!WHO ELSE IS TOO???! #CLASSIC !!!

@sunniecorp7188

4y↑1

mee broo all the way

@mdb8450

3y↑2

2021

@loganshadowens2371

3y↑1

May 11 2021

@bennybost7073

3y↑1

8 -4-21

@chipd3040

3y↑1

Love this

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@chiliplatt

3y↑84

Still listening in 2020!

@YomamaAhippo

Well whoopty fucking dooooooooo

@WendelRLima

@soniacabrera5793

3y↑1

you lost everything that was good in your life to the toss of the diiice

@kaylynnl9269

3y↑1

I'm here with you

@francyfraxxfra2169

2021...gli Aerosmith erano gli Aerosmith...e Steven x quanto nn fosse proprio un Adone mi faceva un sangue quando era giovane

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@MisterPrinterTV

34w↑5

One of my favorite Aerosmith Masterpiece

@rfdarmawan

2y↑12

I think this is Aerosmith's best song ever too!

@scyther.4143

3y↑27

One of my favorite aerosmith songs. What a master piece!

@michaeloliver1377

30w

It’s even better live

@azwary2j

5y↑25

a song for the broken hearted.. i was 15 in 1990 (got dumped by my high school gf ) when i first heard this, 44 in 2019 (recently divorced).. still broken hearted and this song is all what it takes to calm my heart forever

@mahaxandria

2y↑18

I HAVE BEEN PLAYED THIS SONG A MILLION TIMES & I'M NEVER BORED WITH THIS SONG😻💘

@niamhgreatdane

8y↑70

best break up song but either way fucking amazing. Spent my childhood watching my father listening to this song cuz my parents divorced.

@bigdiezl

yeah i blare this from time to time to thoughts of my ex... me and ya Dad think alike ;)

@LucianoRenanOfficial

4y↑9

That 'Fm' chord in 03:37 blows my mind... oh, that's awesome!

@riccimel

4y↑2

It gets me every time, too!

@adamwilliam2882

3y↑2

Great ear

@pepo-c9793

32w↑1

Bokiabierto te dejaron la cola

@HigzyTeflon

2y↑11

Most people, including Aerosmith's biggest fans, have no idea what a complete and true masterpiece this song track is. It may take listening to 1000 times, but once you see the inner-workings of "What it Takes," you have this "holy shit" moment when you realize the magnitude of its complexity. Desmond Child together with Joe Perry and Steven Tyler created this magic and I literally feel sad for anyone who hasn't a clue as to what I'm going on about here because it means they have never REALLY heard this song for what it is -- A true musical masterpiece.😎

@ElayneZahnow-iy6yh

29w↑8

Reminds of my younger days. I’m Sooo happy I got albums like this one. My son cares for them now with a fantastic turn table and very expensive needles. He’s keeping it all alive.

@Fnortner01

4y↑4

One of the greatest bridges in music.

@idontthinkso2431

2y↑55

@spencercatoe8779

3y↑28

One of my favorite songs of all time, this hits different on the road by the way with windows down, and it really is Steven Tyler's voice that got me hooked on this band 😆🤘

@michaeloliver1377

30w

It’s even better live

@WilliamOdum-mi2yo

23w

I guess all those promises is what used to bug me but I’m getting through it now anyways good luck

@retrolutiongames9479

51w↑1

Permanent Vacation, Pump and Get a Grip were back to back Aerosmith brilliance, their finest hour

@clferg01

5y↑20

Most heart-wrenching song ever. Perfectly sums up my 'one that got away' :(

@capergal1360

6y↑18

Best Aerosmith song ever!!!
Amazing vocal performance!!!

@GREG62944

47w

This is a great song.

@youngsean3342

1y↑24

Ik this song is about love between humans but I just lost a puppy and I'm so heartbroken that these are the only songs I wanna listen to right now even if they make be cry

@play4u67

1y↑1

Love is love no matter what, it still comes from the heart!! I'm very sorry for you're loss. I too am animal lover and still miss my little Angel and she's been gone for 2 years now, so I do feel your pain!!

@patrickkunkle5958

1y↑2

We’re very sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is a very emotional experience to go through

@mayavenuemisfit814

1y↑1

It still applies, my friend. Losing a loved one is losing a loved one, whether they have two or four legs. Best wishes to you, and I'm very sorry for your loss.

@denawestenskow4148

1y↑11

I grew up listening to these guys! Been to their concerts, wouldn't change anything! Their iconic!

@vineysmadshow

5y↑1.2K

"Girl before I met you..I was F-I-N-E fine.." story of my life.

@sunshineandstarlight

5y↑10

😅✌💞🌿🤘

@Gabbibetts

4y↑71

F = Fucked-up
I = Insecure
N = Neurotic
E = Emotional

The girl was in fact his saviour and abuser... true story!

@RodrigoPavao1705

4y↑2

@nikosgnk7259

4y↑14

Sometimes you don't need lyrics with hidden meanings to describe what's going on:(

@raytheElectrician

4y↑5

Yup

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@augustgirl

4y↑25

30 mf'ing yrs old this song is. OMG. I remember it like yesterday, always watching MTV waiting for this video. Damn, to be 16 years old again. Frick yeah.

@jackiemasci9006

2y↑41

This is song that made me fell in love with Aerosmith! And I've loved them for 30 years now!#Aerosmith ❤

@tamsmith291

2y↑4

One of the best bands… ever

@blaineedwards8078

This song is utterly lame compared to their stuff from the 70's, back when they rocked hard and were high as f@#k....

@GREG62944

47w

Hope I can get some good music going too

@marthastephens2179

3y↑5

My favorite Aerosmith tune

@wilfredochacon3215

4y↑154

Is anybody listening during quarantine? MASTERPIECE MUSIC

@joseluisvidal6177

4y↑1

Je suis là

@miketaylor1150

4y↑1

Damn Skippy

@timwhiting6721

4y↑2

Fuck the covid ! We all going to get it sooner or later

@bobmanp8653

no no one is

@fandreileonard

No. Only you

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@martinbaldassari4326

8y↑180

Para mi gusto el mejor tema de Aerosmith, sin desmerecer otros tantos grandes exitos...

@maggieroc7696

8y↑7

lo mismo opino👌

@armandodaza6052

7y↑19

Tienes razón, es un muy buen tema, hoy lo he escuchado una y otra vez y sigue sonando igual, nunca aburre esta música.

@krlospinoza8324

6y↑6

La volví a encontrar... Llego a mi en los 90s,en caseta. pero creo que en este video la recortan...

@diegohermosilla8699

5y↑2

Buen tema muy bueno pero DETRAS de Amazing y Crying

@danok-olateral924

4y↑2

Hermoso temaaa,una balada indestructible q perdura a traves de los tiempos,aguante Aerosmith 🇦🇷💪

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@chasingdragons9798

1y↑2

I miss the late 80's and early 90's really effin bad and am not kidding either. Thank God we at least existed in a universe that had this music.

@db8229

1y↑1

Me too, just thankful we lived it. Feel bad for those that didn't

@denisek.543

2y↑2

Favorite Aerosmith song.

@mcmillanmwilliams1008

5y↑36

2019...Still my favourite Aerosmith song.

@elviraramos2899

5y↑32

This is a jewel of classic rock!

@francescamarie5471

thank you for your service...

@stuffwelike7184

6w↑1

Just woke up and this song is in my head for some reason.

@crystlebuchanan6180

3y↑11

My favorite Aerosmith song ❤️

@deeanna5814

4y↑7

Someone sang this to me back in the day. Complicated back story on his end. Will always remember him with a smile on my face

@oryanbegay7856

Must've been a cool guy...

@jimjohnson3549

6y↑150

Definitely written by someone who has had their heart broken. I can't think of another heartbreak song with better lyrics.

"Tell me that your body doesn't miss my touch.
Tell me that my loving didn't mean that much.
Tell me you ain't dying when you're crying for me."

Just perfectly sums up the pain of loss.

@lindasmolansky9592

3y↑1

Listen to Garbage Cup of coffee

@Sindollx666x

3y↑3

I do agree that Aerosmith kills at heartbreak songs.
The bands Garbage, H.I.M.x Nine Inch Nails, have some pretty killer heartbreak songs for sure too though.

@chrisgorni6128

Meh..

@laurenalfonso1908

2y↑3

Going through a divorce now and honestly I can’t think of a better song to describe how I’ve been feeling.

@missmew3499

2y↑1

@@laurenalfonso1908 I hope you are handling your divorce better now that it's six months later?! The break down of a relationship is never easy. Sometimes we need to take the pieces of our broken heart and and make something great out of it! Thinking of you,

Mel from Ontario Canada

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@davidhutchinson5233

2y↑7

Remember sitting in a bar in the early 90s when this came on after a pretty bad break up. Song really hits home. "you're love made me a prisoner and my hearts been doing time"

@russellcrawley3299

13w↑2

Only 28 million views?! Come on people! This song deserves 100 million views at least!!

@jarrodheglar1666

4y↑8

Definitely the greatest instrumental and vocal performance of their career....hands down!!!

@mario3mmelero571

4y↑18

Deep inside there's always somebody that we haven't let go regardless...

@joseignacioarevalo

2y↑1

one of the best songs about brokenhearted

@lisalaursen3684

1y↑55

Aerosmith was my very first concert. I always loved their music but after seeing them live I became a super fan for life. They’re the real deal. Amazing vocals, musicians and song writers. Just iconic legends who have inspired so many people. 🔥❤️😍

@stewstew6259

49w↑4

Same! First concert ever. I think it was 1990 during the Pump tour. Always been a fan ever since. Joey Kramer was the reason I started playing drums—inspiring for an impressionable 12 yr old. My room was adorned with Aerosmith posters. Steve and Joe were—are—one of the coolest mofos to ever grace a stage!

@GREG62944

47w↑1

I wonder if I'll ever put a band together again. Just do solo sax or youtube videos today.

@Youtbue01

35w↑1

His performances for Howard Stern’s birthday were awesome
Excellent live performer

@vitalecarman357

24w↑1

My first concert too 1976 Philadelphia pa opened with The JAWS theme,broke into back in the saddle, Steve Tyler came flying over Joe Kramers drum kit in mid air , landed on stage below Kramers drums Screaming "I'm Baccccccc kkkk! I've never seen anything like it at a show ,he was like 12 ft in the Air ,I was 16 Jaws opening theme was goosebumps Rick derringer was with them what a show for 20$ life was Good 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

@vitalecarman357

24w↑1

@@stewstew6259 keep on Rocking bro it's all about the Jam inspiration to just do something,it's all Good

@MrCharles5274

6y↑12

Anyone ever count all the "let it go's" at the end?? The best song..

@andersonmorais3628

3000x

@listendammit6704

10y↑51

BEST BAND EVER

@dellaCHall5823

Absolutely 😊

@user-dm3td9kt1j

18w↑2

This has been my favourite song since the 90’s. Don’t see that ever changing 🙌

@fabioag206

1y↑4

As a 9th symphony of Beethoven and other songs of past century this song will never die anymore !

@adrianebeier7361

4y↑58

Quarentena estamos aqui 2020 Brasil!!

@guilhermemarques3855

BR !👊👏

@priscilaazevedo1262

🇧🇷

@gustavovicente2391

No hace falta la cuarentena, siempre aerosmith

@bigneiltoo

Tyler's passion overshadows the great bass line.

@markr9640

30w↑1

One of the few bands that can do a change of key, and the result is to lift the song even higher...

@Leo-bd7fw

4y↑4

One of the most underrated songs ever

@michaeloliver1377

3y↑7

Still listening 2021! This might be there best live song

@clasicosslowrock2661

3y↑1

Steven said what I thought hedid😀😀😀😂😂😂😂😂

@lardy70s

Tyler's emotion in this song is immense.

@TeddyFreddy94

3y↑3

89-90. Such an optimistic innocent time. So long ago now. Back when people had sincerity and genuine hope for the future

@matthewsolina4920

3y↑4

When they go to that F minor with the harmonies it’s my favorite part.

@tedGEGI

10y↑12

Love the acrobats of Steven's voice.

@angelapayne7844

7y↑13

Love love love this song!!!!

@xennial80sxberner

33w↑1

Hair metal and country surprisingly have a lot in common. It's pretty much a country power ballad

@maximpopov8651

28w↑1

Stop the madness, stop the war and listen to Aerosmith ☮️

@figurativelyliteral9364

8y↑59

Personally, I think this video has What It Takes to cross the 100 million views threshold.

@MrMarvelous1973

8y↑11

love the cowboy bar fight. right in the middle a little person mixing it in with em.

@davidyates9451

34w

This and Big 10" are my fav Aerosmith songs.

@cesarcarabajal342

3y↑24

Desde los 16años que los escucho...hoy con 42años ya padre y esposo de familia sigo escuchando a los chicos malos de Boston...una gran banda y una gran canción

@davids1700

8y↑52

YOU can put this song in 10 all time best world songs!!!! And I dont care about Stones or L Z! Sry guys but 4 me this is a masterpiece: Lyrics, bass solo vocals harmonic .. everything!

@pennyparker6897

6y↑1

ikr n don't eva be sorry for havin awesome taste in Music;)

@NYKnicksNacks

6y↑1

AGRREED

@libertyBuilders

6y↑1

I agree!

@jakubkotara6216

bass solo?

@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504

5y↑1

Jakub Kotara

Not just a bass solo...a bass solo with vocals lol 😁

Think the guy just missing the comma on his keyboard

@ecraig11281ec

4y↑713

Who is still watching this in 2020

@Apple_Jackson

4y↑6

I am watching with a good glass of water and a feeling

@joebillings7164

4y↑1

And on Valentine's Day!

@AnaPaula-gj6rg

4y↑2

I went to their concert in January!!🤩🤩🤩

@shaneschmidt4310

Yup!

@briancarroll3541

@@Apple_Jackson me too, but make that: '...half-a-feeling.'

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@eljeffe7472

2y↑9

I think this is one of the songs they created after getting sober. An inspiration for me to turn a page and do the same.

@RestrainingHollywood

3y↑3

God, the Memories..♡

@Dieggo731

5y↑159

No entiendo porque no tiene más de 100 millones de visitas está joya , de las mejores de la banda. Un poder musical y de la voz de Steven Tyler único. Y una profundidad de emociones que genera la letra.

@benjaminignaciosantandergo220

5y↑5

Hay canciones que están mucho más infravaloradas. La mayoría de éstas son temas de sus primeros discos en los 70', los cuales representan toda la esencia de la banda. Por nombrarte algunos; One way street (oye la versión en vivo en Japón), movin' out, mama kin, write me a letter, uncly salty, etc.
Si te gusta este tema, probablemente también te guste You see me cryin' o season of Wither. Estos temas si que están infravalorados.

@naldogonzalez4393

5y↑4

Para mi este y what could have been love son los mejores y estan infravalorados

@SofiaMartinez-ob9ih

5y↑7

La cantidad de visitas que tiene en youtube es lo de menos,estas app no definen lo bueno y la calidad de la música solo por el Núm de reproducciones que tenga😁👍

@cesarberrocal335

de acuerdo

@Jedial23

@@benjaminignaciosantandergo220 Oh, You see me crying. Masterpiece

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@iYutaChannel

6y↑357

Still listening in 2018!

@danielapavilan5075

6y↑1

iYuta Channel And forever ❤

@masonozegreat8256

iYuta Channel yep

@libertyBuilders

Me too! Lol

@hfdzpj3157

6y↑1

From Malaysia..loving Aerosmith..in 2018..

@lucianom.7066

I´m still, and for ever and ever will too.

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@CandaceConner

31w↑5

This song has great meaning forever in my heart ❤

@christineleblanc6233

3y↑5

One of my favorite songs of all time

@CindyAbad

10y↑11

I LOVE THIS SONG -

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