Riff & Roll
Aerosmith · Pandora's Box [1991]
Hey, hey you
Place your face on down the ground
Hey, hey you
With the junkies all around
Hey, hey you
What'cha feel inside is sad
Hey, hey you
With your face on the flame
Hey, hey you
This is all a silly game
Hey, hey you
What'cha feelin' down and sad
You know you got that love
Baby, inspiration
(And you got them old generation) ?
With your feet down
Down on the ground
You gotta sing songs baby
When know you who's around
Say baby
Hey, hey wait
Well whatcha do that whore
Get your brains well they scrape them off the floor
Hey, hey you
What'cha got inside the door
Yeah...hey, hey you
What's up in the middle east
Hey, hey you
Won't'cha take another piece
Hey, hey you
What'cha feelin' kinda sad
That's it, stay up there
Stay up there
Stay...stay up there
Oooh...
One, two, three, four
Hey, hey you
With the face on the fire
Hey, hey you
Sing your ass off in the choir
Hey, hey you
What'cha let your face grow long
Too long, too long
Hey, hey you
With your ass on the ground
Hey, hey you
Never say you get the sound
Hey, hey you
What'cha think of the sound
Riff & Roll
Riff & Roll stands as a testament to Aerosmith's enduring commitment to hard rock during the early 1990s. Released on the compilation album Pandora's Box, the track captures the band's signature blend of bluesy riffs and high-energy vocals that defined their classic era. While the group was navigating a period of transition following their massive commercial resurgence, this recording maintains the gritty, powerful sound that fans have long associated with the Boston rockers. The song serves as a reminder of the band's ability to craft anthemic rock music that resonates across generations. It fits comfortably within their extensive discography, showcasing the dynamic interplay between the band's instrumental prowess and their distinctive vocal delivery without relying on gimmicks.