Nobody's Fault
Aerosmith
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Lord, I must be dreamin' What else could this be? Everybody's screamin' Runnin' for the sea Holy lands are sinkin' Birds take to the sky The prophets all are stinkin' drunk I know the reason why Eyes are full of desire Mind is so ill-at-ease Everything is on fire Shit piled up to the knees Out of rhyme or reason, everyone's to blame Children of the season, don't be lame Sorry, you're so sorry Don't be sorry Man has known and now he's blown it Upside down and hell's the only sound, we did an awful job And now they say it's nobody's fault Old San Andreas Seven years ago Shove it up their Richters Red lines stop and go Noblemen of courage Listen with their ears Spoke without discouragin' When no one really hears One of these days you'll be sorry Too many houses on the stilt Three million years or just a story Four on the floor up to the hilt Out of rhyme or reason, everyone's to blame Children of the season, don't be lame Sorry, you're so sorry Don't be sorry Man has known and now he's blown it Upside down and hell's the only sound, we did an awful job And now we're just a little too late Eyes are full of desire Mind is so ill-at-ease Everything is on fire Our shit's piled up in debris California showtime Five o'clock's the news Everybody's concubine was prone to take a snooze Sorry, you're so sorry Don't be sorry Man has known and now he's blown it Upside down and hell's the only sound, we did an awful job And now we're just a little too late
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Written by: Brad E Whitford, Steven Victor Tallarico
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Nobody's Fault" is a popular song by Aerosmith. It was featured on the band's fourth studio album, "Rocks," which was released in 1976.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss the fear of an impending apocalypse due to nuclear warfare and environmental degradation, a theme resonating with many people during the Cold War era.
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SongwritersSteven Tyler and Brad Whitford are credited as the songwriters. Whitford, one of the band's guitarists, hasn't often been credited as the primary songwriter for Aerosmith's songs, making "Nobody's Fault" unique in the band's discography.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its heavy, intricate arrangement and powerful vocal performance by Steven Tyler. In terms of musical style, it's typically classified as hard rock.
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Band's OpinionDespite not being one of Aerosmith's most significant commercial hits, "Nobody's Fault" has been cited by members of the band as one of their favorite tracks. In particular, Brad Whitford has spoken highly of the song.
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Legacy"Nobody's Fault" has been identified by fans and critics as one of the standout tracks on "Rocks" – an album often considered one of Aerosmith's best and most influential.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists and bands, including Testament, a well-known American thrash metal band who recorded their version for their album "The New Order" in 1988.
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Influence on Grunge Movement"Nobody's Fault" and the whole "Rocks" album is cited as an influence on many bands that helped launch the grunge movement in the early '90s, with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam speaking highly of the band's work.
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Live PerformancesWhile not considered one of the band's biggest hits, "Nobody's Fault" has remained a part of Aerosmith's live repertoire over the years, testifying to the song's enduring appeal.
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Public RecognitionEven though "Nobody's Fault" may not have garnered the same level of commercial recognition as some of Aerosmith's other songs, it has nevertheless received plenty of critical acclaim. In a 2014 Rolling Stone reader's poll, it was voted the 9th best Aerosmith song of all time.
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