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Nine Lives
Kiss Your Past Good-Bye
(Tyler, Hudson)
Finders keepers losers weep
Down on 42nd Street
Bare-foot children cryin' my-oh-my
While other men were having you
I think that you should let your caged bird fly
And kiss your past good-bye
Kiss your past good-bye
Kiss your past good-bye, yeah
Kiss your past good-bye
I've been so lost I must confess
I've had my share of loneliness
But yeah it's hard to keep a good man down
The loves you lost were all in vain
The past lives on inside your brain
I don't think you need those memories
Hangin' 'round, yeah
Good-bye
Kiss your past good-bye
You've gotta let it fly
Kiss your past good-bye, yeah
And if that bird don't fly away
There's just one thing I got to say
It's later than a deuce a ticks
Your broken heart, it needs a fix
You're feedin' off a high that would not last
And people they don't seem to care
And sorry just don't cut it, yeah
It seems to me you're gettin' nowhere fast
So... Kiss... your... past
Or kiss your ass good-bye
Kiss your past good-bye
There's no more tears to cry
So kiss your past good-bye
Kiss your past good-bye
Or kiss your ass good-bye
Yeah
The lyrics to Aerosmith's "Kiss Your Past Good-Bye" are about letting go of the pain and hurt from one's past in order to move forward and start anew. The first verse talks about the hustle and bustle of 42nd Street and how amidst the chaos, there are bare-foot children crying. As the singer watches someone he cares about being intimate with other men, he encourages them to let go of the past and "let your caged bird fly." Essentially, he's telling this person to move on from their previous experiences.
The second verse is a reflection of the singer's own past. He's experienced his fair share of loneliness and heartbreak, but he understands the importance of letting go of the past in order to move ahead. He encourages the person he's speaking to do the same because holding onto those memories will hold them back. The chorus emphasizes this message, with the repetition of "Kiss your past good-bye."
The last verse serves as a warning to the person the singer is speaking to. If they don't let go of their past, they'll be stuck in the same cycle of pain and high emotions. The last line, "Or kiss your ass good-bye," is a blunt way of saying that if they don't move on, they'll suffer the consequences.
Overall, "Kiss Your Past Good-Bye" is an empowering song about moving on from the past and starting anew. It's about recognizing that holding onto past hurts and memories will only hinder one's growth and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Finders keepers losers weep
If you find something, it's yours to keep, but those who lose something will cry and regret it
Down on 42nd Street
This location could represent a place of struggle, where people are trying to survive
Bare-foot children cryin' my-oh-my
The image of children crying suggests a sense of helplessness and despair
I watched you on the avenue
The artist has observed the person in question in a public setting
While other men were having you
It is implied that the person in question has been with other men
I think that you should let your caged bird fly
The singer is advising the person in question to let go of their past and move on with their life
And kiss your past good-bye
The singer is encouraging the person to let go of their past and move forward
I've been so lost I must confess
The artist has struggled with their own difficulties and past mistakes
I've had my share of loneliness
The artist has experienced feelings of isolation and despair
The loves you lost were all in vain
The artist notes that the person in question has lost love and suffered, but it was all for nothing
The past lives on inside your brain
The memories of the past continue to haunt you
I don't think you need those memories
The artist believes it is time to let go of the past
Kiss your past good-bye
The singer is urging the person to finally let go of their past and move on
And if that bird don't fly away
If you don't let go of your past, you won't be able to move on with your life
There's just one thing I got to say
The singer has an important message to share
It's later than a deuce a ticks
Time is running out for you to move on from your past
Your broken heart, it needs a fix
The person in question is still hurting from their past experiences and needs healing
You're feedin' off a high that would not last
The person in question is using a temporary comfort to avoid facing their past and moving on
And people they don't seem to care
Others around the person in question may not fully understand or be sympathetic to their struggles
And sorry just don't cut it, yeah
Apologies or regrets alone cannot fix the problems caused by the past
It seems to me you're gettin' nowhere fast
The person in question is not progressing or moving forward in their life because of their past
So... Kiss... your... past
The artist is urging the person to finally let go of their past and move on
Or kiss your ass good-bye
If you don't let go of your past, you may end up losing more than just your memories
There's no more tears to cry
The person has exhausted themselves emotionally over their past and it's time to move on
So kiss your past good-bye
The singer is offering closure and support for the person in question to let go of their past
Kiss your past good-bye
The singer repeats their advice to let go of the past and move on
Or kiss your ass good-bye
The singer emphasizes the importance of letting go of your past before it's too late
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.