Few rock songs have a title as instantly memorable — or as gleefully provocative — as “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” by Aerosmith. Released in 1987 on the Permanent VacationContinue readingMeaning of “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” by Aerosmith

Every once in a while, a song comes along that says exactly what every musician has been thinking but never quite put into words. “Let the Music Do the Talking”Continue readingMeaning of “Let the Music Do the Talking” by Aerosmith

If you grew up in the 1990s, there’s a good chance “Crazy” by Aerosmith was playing somewhere in the background of your formative years. Released in 1994 as a singleContinue readingMeaning of “Crazy” by Aerosmith

There’s a certain kind of frustration that comes from watching the same patterns repeat over and over — in your life, in your relationships, in the world around you. It’sContinue readingMeaning of “Same Old Song and Dance” by Aerosmith

When Aerosmith released “Livin’ on the Edge” in 1993, the world was a complicated place. Racial tensions were high, economic uncertainty was widespread, and a general sense of unease hungContinue readingMeaning of “Livin’ on the Edge” by Aerosmith

By the time Aerosmith released “Jaded” in 2001 on the album Just Push Play, they had been making music for three decades. They’d survived addiction, breakups, comebacks, and more culturalContinue readingMeaning of “Jaded” by Aerosmith

Some songs hit you right in the chest the first time you hear them, and they never stop hitting. “Cryin’” by Aerosmith is one of those songs. Released in 1993Continue readingMeaning of “Cryin’” by Aerosmith

Some songs don’t just get played — they get passed down like sacred fire from one generation of musicians to the next. “Train Kept a Rollin’” is one of thoseContinue readingMeaning of “Train Kept a Rollin’” by Aerosmith

Covering a Beatles song is one of the boldest moves any band can make. The potential for embarrassment is enormous. The comparison is inevitable. And the shadow of the originalContinue readingMeaning of “Come Together” by Aerosmith

Every band has that one song that feels less like a performance and more like a confession. For Aerosmith, that song is “Amazing.” Released in 1993 on the Get aContinue readingMeaning of “Amazing” by Aerosmith