Amazing
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And let the wrong ones in
Had an angel of mercy to see me through all my sins
There were times in my life
When I was goin' insane
Tryin' to walk through
The pain
And I hit the floor
Yeah, I thought I could leave, but couldn't get out the door
I was so sick and tired
Of livin' a lie
I was wishin' that I would die
It's amazing
With the blink of an eye, you finally see the light
It's amazing
When the moment arrives that you know you'll be alright
It's amazing
And I'm sayin' a prayer for the desperate hearts tonight
That one last shot's permanent vacation
And how high can you fly with broken wings?
Life's a journey, not a destination
And I just can't tell just what tomorrow brings
You have to learn to crawl
Before you learn to walk
But I just couldn't listen to all that righteous talk, oh yeah
I was out on the street
Just a tryin' to survive
Scratchin' to stay alive
It's amazing
With the blink of an eye, you finally see the light
It's amazing
When the moment arrives that you know you'll be alright
Oh, it's amazing
And I'm sayin' a prayer for the desperate hearts tonight
Desperate hearts, desperate hearts
The lyrics to "Amazing" by Aerosmith explore themes of redemption, self-discovery, and inner strength. The song reflects on the struggles and challenges the singer has faced in their life, particularly the moments when they felt lost, trapped, and desperate. The opening lines, "I kept the right ones out and let the wrong ones in, had an angel of mercy to see me through all my sins," suggest that the singer has made mistakes and allowed negative influences into their life but also found solace and guidance in someone who provided compassion and forgiveness.
The lyrics continue to describe moments of despair and feeling trapped, such as hitting rock bottom and wanting to escape but being unable to. The line, "I was so sick and tired of livin' a lie, I was wishin' that I would die," captures the deep anguish and struggle the singer experienced. However, amidst this darkness, there is a turning point. The chorus of the song declares that in a moment of realization, everything changes. The blink of an eye brings clarity, and the singer finally sees the light. This breakthrough brings a sense of hope and relief, knowing that they will be okay and that there is a chance for redemption.
The bridge of the song introduces the idea of a "permanent vacation," where one last shot at redemption can lead to freedom and flying high despite having "broken wings." It highlights the idea that life is not solely about reaching a destination but rather a journey of self-discovery and growth. The singer acknowledges the uncertainty of the future, emphasizing the need to embrace the present moment and be resilient in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Amazing" is a powerful anthem about overcoming struggles, finding inner strength, and embracing the transformative power of self-realization.
Line by Line Meaning
I kept the right ones out
I made sure to keep the good people away from me
And let the wrong ones in
But I allowed the bad influences to enter my life
Had an angel of mercy to see me through all my sins
Fortunately, I had a compassionate guardian to support me in my wrongdoings
There were times in my life
At certain points in my existence
When I was goin' insane
When I was losing my sanity
Tryin' to walk through the pain
Struggling to endure the emotional agony
When I lost my grip
When I couldn't hold on any longer
And I hit the floor
And I fell to the ground
Yeah, I thought I could leave, but couldn't get out the door
I believed I could escape, but I couldn't find a way out
I was so sick and tired
I was extremely exhausted and weary
Of livin' a lie
Of living a falsehood
I was wishin' that I would die
I was hoping for my own demise
It's amazing
It is truly astounding
With the blink of an eye, you finally see the light
In an instant, you finally realize the truth
When the moment arrives that you know you'll be alright
When the time comes and you understand that everything will be okay
And I'm sayin' a prayer for the desperate hearts tonight
And I'm offering a prayer for those who are desperate and struggling tonight
That one last shot's permanent vacation
That final chance is a permanent escape
And how high can you fly with broken wings?
And how far can you soar with shattered dreams?
Life's a journey, not a destination
Life is a process, not just a goal to be reached
And I just can't tell just what tomorrow brings
And I simply cannot predict what the future holds
You have to learn to crawl
You must learn to move forward slowly
Before you learn to walk
Before you can truly progress
But I just couldn't listen to all that righteous talk, oh yeah
But I simply couldn't pay attention to all the moral preaching
I was out on the street
I was homeless and destitute
Just a tryin' to survive
Just trying to stay alive
Scratchin' to stay alive
Fighting desperately to survive
Oh, it's amazing
Oh, it is truly remarkable
And I'm sayin' a prayer for the desperate hearts tonight
And I'm offering a prayer for those who are desperate and struggling tonight
Desperate hearts, desperate hearts
Hearts filled with despair, hearts in dire need
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richie Supa, Steven Tyler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
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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
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[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
@juancarlos960
Mi canción favorita
@robertoulisesaleman1878
KAWAIIDOLL1 también la mía
@HPcarnace
Tal vez por el despecho... es también mi favorita de Aerosmith
@karenbiersack1
❤
@danielapavilan5075
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
@Brad772006
The dislikes are just people who don't have What it Takes.
@FastFordClub
For Sure
@briansemple1334
It's the patrons of the country and western bar, LOL
@jadenj.6674
So true 👍