Eat the Rich
Aerosmith
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Well I woke up this morning On the wrong side of the bed And how I got to thinkin' About all those things you said About ordinary people And how they make you sick And if callin' names kicks back on you Then I hope this does the trick 'cause I'm sick of your complainin' About how many bills And I'm sick of all your bitchin' 'Bout your poodles and your pills And I just can't see no humor About your way of life And I think I can do more for you With this here fork and knife Eat the rich There's only one thing that they are good for Eat the rich Take one bite now - come back for more Eat the rich I gotta get this off my chest Eat the rich Take one bite now - spit out the rest So I called up my head shrinker And I told him what I'd done He said you best go on a diet Yeah, I hope you have some fun And a don't go burst the bubble On rich folks who get rude 'Cause you won't get in no trouble When you eats that kinda food Now they're smokin' up their junk bonds And then they go get stiff And they're dancin' in the yacht club With muff and uncle biff But there's one good thing that happens When you toss your pearls to swine Their attitudes may taste like shit But go real good with wine Eat the rich There's only one thing that they are good for Eat the rich Take one bite now - come back for more Eat the rich I gotta get this off my chest Eat the rich Take one bite now - spit out the rest Believe in all the good things That money just can't buy Then you won't get no bellyache From eatin' humble pie I believe in rags to riches Your inheritance won't last So take your gray poupon my friend And shove it up your ass Eat the rich There's only one thing that they are good for Eat the rich Take one bite now - come back for more Eat the rich I gotta get this off my chest Eat the rich Take one bite now - spit out the rest Eat the rich There's only one thing that they are good for Eat the rich Take one bite now - come back for more Eat the rich Don't stop me now, I'm goin' crazy Eat the rich That's my idea of a good time baby
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Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER, JIM VALLANCE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Eat the Rich" is taken from Aerosmith's 11th studio album, "Get a Grip," which was released in April 1993.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 34 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Unique SoundThe song features a unique blend of hard rock and blues, which is characteristic of most late-eighties to mid-nineties Aerosmith's discography.
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Humorous ToneWhile the title "Eat the Rich" suggests a serious socio-political commentary, the song's lyrics reveal a tongue-in-cheek treatment of the subject matter, exhibiting Aerosmith's humorous side.
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Group CollaborationAerosmith's primary members, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, co-wrote the song along with Jim Vallance, a renowned songwriter who had collaborated with other rock heavyweights like Bryan Adams and Alice Cooper.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Marty Callner, takes on a comedic tone, featuring the band members as chefs in a luxurious restaurant serving the rich. It also contains clips from their 'Get a Grip Tour.'
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Live PerformanceDespite not being one of Aerosmith's top charting songs, "Eat The Rich" has been a staple of the band's setlist in their live performances since its release.
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Social CommentaryThe song takes a stab at the economic disparity between the rich and the poor, although it does so with a heavy dose of satire and wit, making it a somewhat subversive social commentary.
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Inspirational Value"Eat the Rich" has inspired other songs and albums of the same name, most notably by British band Motorhead and American band Krokus.
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Critical ReceptionMany music critics have praised the song for its catchy tune, comedic lyrics, and the memorable performances of Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. It's often cited as a standout track on the "Get a Grip" album.
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