Get A Grip by Aerosmith栀 (2024)

Got to get a grip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
If you think I'm vain, better shut ya lip
I can't explain how to be a fat city
You gotta live large, gotta let it rip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city

If ya wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip - rip
Once upon a crime I thought I was cool
But I don't want to brag
Once I crossed the line I think I musta
Zigged when I shoulda zagged
Got to get a grip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
If you think I'm vain, better shut ya lip
I can't explain how to be a fat city
You gotta live large, gotta let it rip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
Same old, same old every day
If things don't change you're just gonna rot
'Cause if you do what you've always done
You've always get what you've always got
(uuh, could that be nothing)
Got to get a grip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
If you think I'm vain, better shut ya lip
I can't explain how to be a fat city
You gotta live large, gotta let it rip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
If ya wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip
Who knows for sure without a doubt
What goes on when the lights go out
Or who pulls in when I pull out
And what is a one-eyed trouser trout
I was so shortsighted
Now the wrong been righted
I feel so delighted
I get so excited
Got to get a grip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
If you think I'm vain, better shut ya lip
I can't explain how to be a fat city
You gotta live large, gotta let it rip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
If ya wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
If ya wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip
You wanna get high in a new york minute
Choke that smoke, honey crack the whip
Your head gets dead as long as you're in it
You wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip
Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip

Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
If ya wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip

In Aerosmith's song "Get A Grip," the lyrics are a call to action, urging those living in the city to take control of their lives and "live large." The phrase "get a grip" is repeated throughout the song as a reminder that in order to succeed and truly experience all that life has to offer, one must have the strength and courage to hold on tight and not let go. The line "Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity" serves as a reminder that physical appearance alone does not determine one's worth or potential for greatness. Additionally, the lyrics use metaphors and vivid imagery to convey the message of the song, such as comparing the feeling of living life to "letting it rip" and referencing a the mysterious and elusive "one-eyed trouser trout."

Overall, "Get A Grip" is a song about seizing the moment, making bold choices, and living life to the fullest. It encourages listeners to embrace the unknown, take risks, and never stop striving for greatness.

Got to get a grip
I need to get myself together and take control of my life.

Skin and bones, it ain't such a pity
Being thin is not a misfortune, it's a benefit.

If you think I'm vain, better shut ya lip
Don't criticize me for taking care of myself.

I can't explain how to be a fat city
I can't tell you how to be successful and wealthy.

You gotta live large, gotta let it rip
You have to live life to the fullest and not hold back.

Don't ya gimme no flack, honey shut ya lip
Don't give me a hard time, just be quiet.

Ya gotta have stones if you're livin' in the city
You need to be tough if you want to survive in the city.

If ya wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip - rip
If you want to relax and enjoy life, you need to take control of it first.

Once upon a crime I thought I was cool
I used to think I was cool by breaking the law.

But I don't want to brag
But I don't want to boast about it now.

Once I crossed the line I think I musta
Once I went too far and made a mistake.

Zigged when I shoulda zagged
I made the wrong move.

Same old, same old every day
I'm tired of the same routine every day.

If things don't change you're just gonna rot
If you don't make changes, you'll be stuck and unhappy.

'Cause if you do what you've always done
If you keep doing the same things you always have,

You've always get what you've always got
You'll always get the same results.

Who knows for sure without a doubt
Nobody knows for sure without a doubt.

What goes on when the lights go out
What happens when it's dark and no one can see?

Or who pulls in when I pull out
Who comes in when I leave?

And what is a one-eyed trouser trout
What is a vulgar slang term for a penis?

I was so shortsighted
I used to be narrow-minded and foolish.

Now the wrong been righted
Now I've corrected my mistakes.

I feel so delighted
I'm very happy now.

I get so excited
I'm extremely enthusiastic.

You wanna get high in a new york minute
You want to get high very quickly.

Choke that smoke, honey crack the whip
Stop smoking and take control of your life.

Your head gets dead as long as you're in it
If you continue to use drugs, you'll lose your mind.

If ya wanna hang loose, gotta get a grip
If you want to relax and enjoy life, you need to take control of it first.

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