Amazing
Aerosmith · Get A Grip
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
Tryin to 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
Chorus:
It's Amazing
With the blink of an eye you finally see the light ohhh
It's Amazing
When the moment arrives that you know you'll be alright yeaah
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
You have to learn to crawl
Before you learn to walk
But I just couldn't listen to all that righteous talk
I was out on the street
Just tryin' to survive
Scratchin' to stay
Alive
Chorus
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
Tryin to 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
Chorus:
It's Amazing
With the blink of an eye you finally see the light ohhh
It's Amazing
When the moment arrives that you know you'll be alright yeaah
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
You have to learn to crawl
Before you learn to walk
But I just couldn't listen to all that righteous talk
I was out on the street
Just tryin' to survive
Scratchin' to stay
Alive
Chorus
Amazing - Aerosmith
Released in 1989 on the album Get A Grip, "Amazing" stands as a defining track in Aerosmith's late-career resurgence. The song blends the band's signature hard rock energy with a polished, radio-friendly production that marked a strategic shift in their sound during the late 1980s. Featuring the iconic "I don't know what you're gonna do when the world comes down" hook, the recording showcases the group's ability to merge heavy riffs with melodic sensibilities. As a staple of their discography, the track exemplifies the band's enduring appeal and their capacity to evolve while maintaining their core identity as one of rock's most influential acts.