Livin' on the Edge

Aerosmith

About Livin' on the Edge

"Livin' on the Edge" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. The song was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Mark Hudson. It was released in 1993 as the first single from the band's commercially successful album Get a Grip. The single reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, number three on the Cash Box Top 100, and number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, where it remained for nine weeks, making it Aerosmith's most successful single on that chart. In the UK, the song peaked at number 19 on the British pop chart in April 1993. 


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There's somethin' wrong with the world today
I don't know what it is
Something's wrong with our eyes

We're seein' things in a different way
And God knows it ain't his
It sure ain't no surprise

Livin' on the edge
Livin' on the edge
Livin' on the edge
Livin' on the edge

There's somethin' wrong with the world today
The light bulb's gettin dim
There's meltdown in the sky

If you can judge a wise man
By the color of his skin
Then mister you're a better man than I

Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself from fallin'
Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself at all
Livin' on the edge
You can't stop yourself from fallin'
Livin' on the edge (everybody, everybody)

Tell me what you think about your situation
Complication, aggravation is getting to you

If chicken little tells you that the sky is fallin'
Even if it wasn't would you still come crawlin' 
Back again
I bet you would my friend
Again and again and again and again and again

Tell me what you think about your situation
Complication, aggravation is getting to you

If chicken little tells you that the sky is fallin'
Even if it was would you still come crawlin' 
Back again
I bet you would my friend
Again and again and again and again and again

Something right with the world today
And everybody knows it's wrong
But we can tell 'em no or we could let it go
But I'd would rather be a hanging on

Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself from fallin'
Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself at all
Livin' on the edge
You can't stop yourself from fallin'
Livin' on the edge (everybody, everybody)

Livin' on the edge
Livin' on the edge
Livin' on the edge
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself from fallin'
Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself at all
Livin' on the edge
You can't stop yourself from fallin'
Livin' on the edge

Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself
You can't help yourself
Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself at all

Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself
You can't help yourself
Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself
You can't help yourself
Livin' on the edge
You can't help yourself from fallin'
Livin' on the edge, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop,heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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Written by: MARK HUDSON, JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Song Background
"Livin' on the Edge" is a song from American rock band Aerosmith's eighth studio album "Get a Grip", which was released in 1993.
Billboard Achievements
The song had significant commercial success, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Grammy Awards
It won a Grammy award in 1994 for "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal."
Social Messages
The lyrics of "Livin' on the Edge" are about social and political issues. They convey a sense of disillusion and skepticism towards societal behaviors and authorities.
Music Video
Its accompanying music video, largely focused on these issues, won an MTV Video Music Award for "Best Group Video" in 1993.
Lead Instruments
This Aerosmith track features a typical set-up of rock band instruments with Joe Perry playing the guitar and Steven Tyler on vocals, harmonica, and piano.
Live Performances
Aerosmith often includes "Livin' on the Edge" in their set lists for live performances, demonstrating its popularity among fans.
Songwriters
The song's writing credits go to Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Mark Hudson.
Running Time
The song has a running time of 6 minutes, 20 seconds, making it one of the longer Aerosmith tracks.
Album Success
"Get a Grip", the album it features on, sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful Aerosmith albums.
Guitar Sound
The guitar tone in "Livin' on the Edge" was produced by playing a 5-string guitar with a wah-wah pedal.
Celebrity Appearances
The music video featured Edward Furlong, who is best known for his role as John Connor in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."
In Pop Culture
The song has been used in various media and pop culture representations, including being featured in the 1994 film "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective."
Cover Versions
"Livin' on the Edge" has seen various cover versions by different artists, a testament to its popularity and impact in the music industry.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1993

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