Ain't That a Shame
Moby Grape Lyrics


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Aerosmith
Nine Lives
Ain't That A Bitch
(Tyler, Perry, Child)

Up in smoke you've lost another love
As you take a hit off your last cigarette
Strung out, burnt out
Yeah you're down on your luck
And you don't give a...
'Til the best part of you starts to twitch
Ain't that a bitch

Freak out! I'm alone now
I feel just like I'm losin' my mind
'Cause love is like the right dress
On the wrong girl
You never know what you're gonna find
You think you're high and fine as wine
Then you wind up like a dog in a ditch
'Cause love is like a wrong turn
On a cold night... yeah
Ain't that a bitch, Ain't that a bitch

In a daze
In the throes of emotion
You see God in the Devil's eyes
Then you fall so far from grace
You wouldn't know a kiss
If it was on your face
You can tell it to the jury
But you ain't got no case

Freak out! I'm alone now
I feel just like I'm losin' my mind
'Cause love is like the right dress
On the wrong girl
You never know what you're gonna find
The gal was fine as calamine but not
Enough to scratch a seven year itch
'Cause love is like the last licks
Outta Hendrix... yeah
Ain't that a bitch, Ain't that a bitch

Then you feel so out of place
Lickin' up the arsenic
>From the same old lace
You know the stuff is poison
But you gotta have a taste

You gotta
Freak out! I'm alone now
I feel just like I'm losin' my mind
'Cause love is like the right dress
On the wrong girl
You never know what you're gonna find
You think you're high and fine as wine
Then you wind up with your face in the ditch
'Cause love is like a warm gun




On a cold night... yeah
Ain't that a bitch, Ain't that a bitch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ain't That A Bitch" by Aerosmith tell a story of a person who has lost another love to their addiction. The opening lines of the song describe someone who has turned to smoking as a way of escaping the pain of their failed relationship, as they have hit rock bottom and given up on trying to be happy. The song is essentially about the futility of love and the difficulty in finding real love, with the lyrics comparing love to various unpredictable events.


The song's chorus is where the phrase "Ain't That A Bitch" is introduced, emphasizing the theme that love is unpredictable, and the pursuit of it can often lead to failure and disappointment. Tyler and Perry cleverly use metaphors such as love being the "right dress on the wrong girl" and the "last licks outta Hendrix" to illustrate their points. The closing lines bring the idea of addiction back into the forefront, as the singer is described as "licking up the arsenic from the same old lace", seemingly unable to break free from their self-destructive habits.


Overall, "Ain't That A Bitch" is a complicated song that explores themes of addiction, heartbreak, and the difficulties of love. Through clever use of metaphors and a catchy chorus, the lyrics offer insight into the emotional struggles of those trying to navigate love and addiction.


Line by Line Meaning

Up in smoke you've lost another love
You have lost love due to your smoking habits


As you take a hit off your last cigarette
While taking the last drag of your cigarette


Strung out, burnt out
You are exhausted and drained due to addiction


Yeah you're down on your luck
You are experiencing misfortune


And you don't give a...
You don't care about the situation


'Til the best part of you starts to twitch
But when your true emotions are involved, you become physically affected


Ain't that a bitch
Isn't that unfair?


Freak out! I'm alone now
I am in a state of panic as I am by myself


I feel just like I'm losin' my mind
I feel like I am going insane


'Cause love is like the right dress
Love is like a perfect fit


On the wrong girl
But it doesn't fit the person you are with


You never know what you're gonna find
You never know what love will bring


You think you're high and fine as wine
You think everything is going well


Then you wind up like a dog in a ditch
But then you end up in a bad situation


'Cause love is like a wrong turn
Because love can lead you down the wrong path


On a cold night... yeah
In a situation that is unfavorable


Ain't that a bitch, Ain't that a bitch
Isn't that just unfair?


In a daze
In a state of confusion


In the throes of emotion
Overwhelmed by feelings


You see God in the Devil's eyes
You see good in something bad


Then you fall so far from grace
But then you hit rock bottom


You wouldn't know a kiss
You are unable to appreciate love


If it was on your face
Even if it was right in front of you


You can tell it to the jury
You can defend yourself to others


But you ain't got no case
But you have no valid argument


The gal was fine as calamine but not
The girl looked good but


Enough to scratch a seven year itch
She wasn't enough to satisfy a long-standing desire


'Cause love is like the last licks
Because love is fleeting


Outta Hendrix... yeah
Like a guitar solo that ends too soon


Ain't that a bitch, Ain't that a bitch
Isn't it just unfair?


Then you feel so out of place
You feel uncomfortable


Lickin' up the arsenic
Engaging in harmful practices


>From the same old lace
Coming from familiar sources


You know the stuff is poison
You are aware of the negative effects


But you gotta have a taste
But you still engage in the behavior


You think you're high and fine as wine
You think everything is going well


Then you wind up with your face in the ditch
But then you end up in a bad situation


'Cause love is like a warm gun
Because love can be dangerous


On a cold night... yeah
In a situation that is unfavorable


Ain't that a bitch, Ain't that a bitch
Isn't it just unfair?




Writer(s): Peter Lewis, Jerry A Miller Jr, Donald J Stevenson

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Comments from YouTube:

Bioniking

It's a shame what happened to Moby Grape. It's a shame more people don't know about this band. But it's not a shame that I know of the Moby Grape!

joseph lemko

Excellent song from a great album. These guys were so talented.

Jonathan Kosyjana

god damn man,people need to listen to this,its soo sad theres so many great bands out there that no one knows

Dolores Britton

I'm singing harmony and feeling joyful!

Mr. Gracian

my favorite  60-ties group!!!!

nyg1954

my favorite american group.

stratocaster486

Hell! I was tired in'69 don't know what I am in 2017......

Pickr Head

This is a Jerry Miller/Don Stevenson/Peter Lewis song, NOT Fats Domino as stated in the description....although Fat's song is good too.

Donald Gehre

Bob Mosely sings with a lot of heart.

bobh28630

Perhaps an algorithm misidentified based on the title alone.

There are not enough accolades to describe this astonishingly talented band. I bought all their albums when initially released and feel they should be afforded the same historic status as the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and Quicksilver Messenger. Moby Grape featured five excellent singers and songwriters as well as people who could really, really play live. Special kudos to David Rubinson, producer extraordinaire who captured that lightning in a bottle.

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