Sharpshooter
Aerosmith · Other Songs - Aerosmith
Thinkin' that you got it made
You're dressed to kill you're going out tonight
Bringin' on your limousines
Yeah alright, the girl that made you now
Every trick in the book
Lookin' sharp, you're feelin' heat
Like some cat on a hot tin roof
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Thinkin' that you got it made
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(Leave her at the light for dead) ?
Quick as a shot
You think you're hot
You're stealy as you start the night
You're goin' downtown
Lookin' mighty clean
When you wish to take a shot
It's alright, your girl that made you now
Every trick in the book
Feelin' heat, look so sharp
Like some cat on a hot tin roof
Well, alright, it's okay, tonight
Yes, make you number one
It's alright, it's okay
But we think you dropped the gun
So right, so dead
Yeah...
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Thinkin' that you got it made
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Thinkin' that you'll win the race
All day readin' all your magazines
Thinkin' that you got it made
You're dressed to kill you're going out tonight
Bringin' on your limousines
You're alright, your girl that made you now
Every trick in the book
Feel so sharp, lookin' heat
Like some cat on a hot tin roof
Well, alright, it's okay, tonight
You think you're number one
It's alright, it's okay
But we think you dropped the gun
It's alright, it's okay
Sharpshooter
Take another moment to please
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Lookin' for another to tease
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Thinkin' that you got it made
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Thinkin' that you'll win the race
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Aerosmith's "Sharpshooter" stands as a quintessential example of the band's hard rock prowess, blending driving rhythms with the group's signature vocal harmonies. Released during a period where the band was refining their sound for broader commercial appeal, the track exemplifies the melodic aggression characteristic of their work in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The song features the band's trademark interplay between Joe Perry's guitar work and Steven Tyler's powerful delivery, creating a dynamic sound that has become a staple of their live performances and recorded catalog. It reflects the era's hard rock aesthetic, characterized by high-energy instrumentation and anthemic choruses designed to engage large audiences. As a recording that showcases the band's ability to balance commercial radio appeal with their established rock identity, "Sharpshooter" remains a recognizable piece of Aerosmith's discography, often performed alongside other high-impact tracks from their later years.