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)
Young Lust
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Happy just to be in lust
Never have to eat no dust
Everybody talk about
Young lust
You're dyin' and you're screamin' inside
Oh you're guilty way before you been tried
Young lust
You feel it in the summertime blues
Oh easy when there's nothin' to lose
And baby you been missin' out
Young lust
Sometimes you need it so bad
It's enough to drive a young girl mad
So what you gonna do about it
A little bit o nasty
You look a little sleazy
But don't get any on you
Young lust
You better keep your daughter inside
Or she's gonna get a dose of my pride
Yeah everybody talks about it
Young lust
Once you had it you can never go back
Don't you ever let em give you no slack
When you're streakin down the alley way
Checkin' out the ladies
Who didn't bring their boyfriends
Who love to get in trouble
I got to say I'll see you later meet me in the elevator
Always gettin' stronger
Never gettin' weaker
My love is gettin' longer
I'll keep it in my sneaker
Never keep a secret
Never feelin' guilty
Never gettin' lonely
Never gettin' no peace hidin from the police
Sneakin' out the back way
Sneakin' down the alley way
Gotta do it my way
Do it in the sunshine
Hangin' from the clothesline
Find another tree to climb
Young lust
There's no time for lovin'
Young lust
No don't need one in the oven
Young lust
I'm a-pushin' and a-shovin' it
Young lust
Come on now I just can't wait
Are you fishin or you gonna cut bait
Everybody body doin' it
Young lust
Honey now ain't it a bitch
Sometime you gotta scratch that itch
So what you gonna do about it
(Yeah)
The song ‘Young Lust’ by Aerosmith is a fast-paced, rock and roll number that has a strong focus on youthful desire, passion and lust. The lyrics are often sexual in nature, but use innuendo and clever wordplay to convey a deeper message about the allure and excitement of living in the moment and satisfying one's needs without worrying about the consequences.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the piece, with the singer proclaiming that the feeling of being in lust is enough to make him happy and content, without having to worry about anything else. He compares this feeling to never having to “eat no dust” and being able to escape any challenges and worries that might come his way. However, as the song progresses, we see that this sense of freedom and hedonism can also have negative impacts, with the singer feeling “guilty way before [he’s] been tried” but still being unable to resist the allure of his youthful desires.
Throughout the song, there’s a sense of urgency and restlessness, with the singer urging others to join in and experience the thrill of young lust for themselves. The lyrics are often graphic and vivid, with lines like “It’s enough to drive a young girl mad” and “My love is gettin’ longer” leaving little to the imagination. However, the song also has a sense of playfulness and tongue-in-cheek humor, as seen in lines like “You better keep your daughter inside / Or she's gonna get a dose of my pride.”
Overall, ‘Young Lust’ is a passionate and energetic celebration of youthful desire, wrapped up in classic rock and roll style. While the lyrics may be raunchy, there’s a sense of joy and excitement that permeates the entire song, making it a classic example of Aerosmith’s signature sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Young lust
Refers to the adrenaline-fueled desire that young people often have for sex and excitement.
Happy just to be in lust
Being satisfied with the act of lusting for someone or something, without actually needing fulfillment.
Never have to eat no dust
Avoiding humiliation or defeat in competition.
Everybody talk about
The topic of young lust being frequently discussed, often in gossip or rumors.
You're dyin' and you're screamin' inside
The intensity of the desire being almost unbearable and causing inner anguish.
Oh you're guilty way before you been tried
Feeling responsible or ashamed for the desire before ever pursuing it.
It's crazy but you're diggin' it
The irrationality of the desire being acknowledged, but still being strongly attracted to it.
You feel it in the summertime blues
The feeling being heightened in the carefree and fun summer season.
Oh easy when there's nothin' to lose
Feeling fearless when there's no adverse consequences for acting on desire.
And baby you been missin' out
Suggesting that not acting on youthful lust means missing out on thrills and excitement.
Sometimes you need it so bad
Feeling desperate for the experience and fulfillment of the desire.
It's enough to drive a young girl mad
The desire being so strong that it can mess with the head of a young woman.
So what you gonna do about it
What action will you take to fulfill or satisfy the desire?
A little bit o nasty
The lust and naughty thoughts being slightly scandalous or taboo.
You look a little sleazy
Appearing guilty or disreputable for having such thoughts.
But don't get any on you
Don't let the society's negative perception of the desire taint or ruin your reputation.
You better keep your daughter inside
The experience of desire being so wild and uncontrollable that people need to protect their daughters from it.
Or she's gonna get a dose of my pride
Referring to the singer's display of virility and sexual prowess that is dangerous to young women.
Once you had it you can never go back
The experience being unforgettable and life-changing.
Don't you ever let em give you no slack
Society trying to suppress youthful desire, but not letting them discourage you from exploring it.
When you're streakin down the alley way
Metaphor for giving in to the thrill and excitement of fulfilling the desire.
Checkin' out the ladies
Eagerly looking for women or new opportunities to fulfill the desire.
Who didn't bring their boyfriends
Targeting women who are single and unattached.
Who love to get in trouble
Referring to free-spirited or adventurous women who enjoy living on the edge.
I got to say I'll see you later meet me in the elevator
Suggesting that the singer has found a woman and wants to hook up with her in a discreet place.
Always gettin' stronger
The desire and temptation getting more alluring and intense over time.
Never gettin' weaker
The desire never losing its powerful grip on the singer.
My love is gettin' longer
The desire becoming more drawn-out and lasting or increasing in intensity.
I'll keep it in my sneaker
Metaphorically, the singer keeping the desire and passion under wraps but still covertly pursuing it.
Never keep a secret
The desire not being able to be kept a secret, it being too powerful to hide.
Never feelin' guilty
Not feeling ashamed or guilty for having such thoughts, even if society sees it as wrong.
Never gettin' lonely
The singer never feeling lonely or unfulfilled, as long as he has the desire to keep him company.
Never gettin' no peace hidding from the police
The excitement and trouble-seeking nature of the desire often leading to trouble with the law.
Sneakin' out the back way
Leaving covertly, such as to sneak away and meet up with someone.
Sneakin' down the alley way
Acting secretly to fulfill the desire, away from the public eye.
Gotta do it my way
The singer being determined to pursue the desire in his own way, even if it's not the societal norm.
Do it in the sunshine
Metaphor for doing it for everybody to see and not being ashamed of it.
Hangin' from the clothesline
Metaphor for being exposed or caught for pursuing the desire publicly.
Find another tree to climb
Suggesting that the singer will keep pursuing the desire, even if caught or exposed.
No don't need one in the oven
Not wanting or needing a child, just wanting to fulfill the desire.
I'm a-pushin' and a-shovin' it
Being aggressive in pursuing the desire, overwhelming any obstacles in its way.
Come on now I just can't wait
The insatiable desire being too strong, the singer being impatient to fulfill it.
Are you fishin or you gonna cut bait
Asking if the person is serious about pursuing or willing to give up on the desire.
Honey now ain't it a bitch
The frustrating and irritating nature of society's negative views on youthful lust and desire.
Sometime you gotta scratch that itch
Suggesting that the singer needs to fulfill the desire, even if it means going against societal norms.
So what you gonna do about it
Reiterating the question of what action will be taken to fulfill the desire, highlighting the singer's determination.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER, JIM VALLANCE
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