Love in an Elevator
Aerosmith
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Workin' like a dog fo de boss man (oh) Workin' for de company (oh yeah) I'm bettin' on the dice I'm tossin' (oh) I'm gonna have a fantasy (oh yeah) But where am I gonna look? They tell me that love is blind I really need a girl like an open book To read between the lines Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down Love in an elevator Lovin' it up 'til I hit the ground Jacki's in the elevator (oh) Lingerie second floor (oh yeah) She said can I see you later (oh) And love you just a little more? (9oh yeah) I kinda hope we get stuck Nobody gets out alive She said I'll show ya how to fax in the mail room Honey and have you home by five Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down Love in an elevator Lovin' it up 'til I hit the ground In the air, in the air, honey one more time not, it ain't fair Love in an elevator Lovin' it up when I'm goin' down Love in an Elevator Goin' down Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down Love in an elevator Livin' it up 'til I hit the ground Gonna be a penthouse pauper (oh) Gonna be a millionaire (oh yeah) I'm gonna be a real fast talker (oh) And have me a love affair (oh yeah) Gotta get my timin' right (oh) It's a test that I gotta pass (oh yeah) I'll chase you all the way to the stairway honey (oh) Kiss your sassafras Love in an elevator Lovin' it up when I'm goin' down Love in an elevator Livin' it up 'til I hit the ground Do you care? Do you care? Honey one more time now it ain't fair Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down Do you care? Do you care Honey one more time now it ain't fair Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down In the air In the air Honey one more, one more, one more Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down In the air In the air Honey one more, one more, one more Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down In the air In the air Love in an elevator Livin' it up when I'm goin' down In the air In the air In the air In the air Love in an elevator Living it up when I'm going down
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Written by: Perry Anthony Joseph, Steven Tyler
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Information"Love in an Elevator" is a song performed by the American rock band Aerosmith.
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Album DetailsThe song was released in 1989 as the lead single from their tenth studio album "Pump."
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Band MembersThe iconic band members involved in this song include Steven Tyler on vocals, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford on guitars, Tom Hamilton on bass, and Joey Kramer on drums.
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Song Writers"Love in an Elevator" was written by Steven Tyler and guitarist/backing vocalist Joe Perry.
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InspirationThe song supposedly was inspired by an experience Steven Tyler had in a hotel elevator.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Marty Callner, is well-known for its humor and the cameo by Brandi Brandt, the Playboy Playmate.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for a week in 1989.
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Guitar InformationJoe Perry played a slide guitar solo in this song, which is not commonly seen in Aerosmith's earlier music.
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Memorable LyricsThe opening line "Workin' like a dog for the boss man" is one of the most remembered lyrics as it succinctly captures the feeling of the daily grind.
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Live PerformancesDuring performances of the song, Steven Tyler often makes more noticeable lyrical and visible references to the supposed illicit origin of the song.
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Song ThemeThe theme of the song can be interpreted as finding pleasure and spicing up mundane scenarios of daily life.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its mischievous subject matter, the song is considered a classic Aerosmith track and remains a staple on classic rock radio stations.
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