Album: Get A Grip (1993)

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• I kept the right ones out 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
  Tryna walk through the pain
  When I lost my grip 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
  Oh, it's amazing
  When the moment arrives that you know you'll be alright
  Yeah, it's amazing
  And I'm sayin' a prayer for the desperate hearts tonight
  
  That one last shot's a 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, yeah
  You have to learn to crawl before you learn to walk
  But I just couldn't listen to all that righteous talk, oh yeah
  Well, I was out on the street just tryin' to survive
  Scratchin' to stay alive
  
  It's amazing
  With the blink of an eye, you finally see the light
  Oh, 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
  The desperate hearts, desperate hearts
  
  So from all of us in Aerosmith to all of you out there
  Wherever you are, remember
  The light at the end of the tunnel may be you, goodnight Writer/s: Richard Supa, Steven Tyler
  Publisher: BMG Rights Management
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 17

• Doug from West VirginiaI can't find this anywhere...what does Steven Tyler sing or rap after repeating "desperate hearts" at the end?
• Tracy from Snead , Alabama I like to think maybe the song also has a spiritual meaning to Steven and Supa , hopefully they Have given their life to Jesus !!!!! Aerosmith is my all time favorite
• Siahara Shyne Carter from United StatesIt's Amazing
  With the blink of an eye you finally see the light I hope Aerosmith voice ROCKS!
  my mother said he look like horse but I don't believe it when I was young I love his SoNGS
  
  
  His voice rocks like Bon Jovi
• Seventhmist from 7th HeavenYet another example of why the vast majority of entertainers should never be role models, because they seem hellbent on self-destruction much of the time.
• Laura from El Paso, TxI was going to comment on the oddity that this is an Aerosmith song that has nothing to do with sex, but I see that Sofia from Serbia beat me to it! Still it is a rarity...........
• Steve from Hillsboro, NhDon Henley (Eagles) sings background vocals on this song.
• Brenda from Danville Pa, PaAreosmith is the greatest group ever Wow, I would love to meet you guys sometime your songs are awesome I really Like Dream on And Ragdoll
• Michael from Staten Island, NyBad pun alert. This song is amazing! Too bad about Tyler geting kicked out of Aerosmith though. Anybody who thinks he is just a drunk beady eyed high pitched weirdo, I would gladly work things out with you in a dark alleyway.
• Daniela from Buenos Aires, Argentinathis is one of my Aerosmith's favourites songs.
  The lyric is very nice,talk about things that happened to Steven and the band.
  Aerosmith ROCKS!
• Vickeybird from Pune, -Amazing is very positive song which you can lean on when caught in life's downward spirals. i think of alicia silverstone whenever i hear this song(actress in video). She also acted in two more videos, crying and crazy
  This song also features don hanley of eagles on harmony vocals. (You can't miss it once you've noticed).
• Joe from Fort Mitchell, KyI agree, this is a great tune. I saw Steven Tyler on the Henry Rollins Show on IFC awhile back and he discussed this song and its inspiration.
• Homer from Springfield, KyI never really liked this song. But it's one of those things that kinda grows on you. Eh?
• Jason from Southlake, TxThe last three minutes are the greatest. Rock and Roll at its finest.
• Mirna from Portoviejo, Ecuadorone of the best songs by aerosmith
• Sofija from Novi Sad, SerbiaWeird... an Aerosmith song that has nothing to do with sex?
• Ganesh from Chennai, Indiathe song is well really Amazing!!
• Bryan from Spring, TxGreat song! I still remember the virtual reality video for the song from high school.

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