Nine Lives

Aerosmith

About Nine Lives

"Nine Lives" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was released in 1997 as the lead single and title track from the album Nine Lives. The song was written by lead singer Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, and songwriter Marti Frederiksen. All guitar solos are played by Brad Whitford. The song starts with Tyler imitating a cat's wail.


Year:
1997
4:01
295 
#2

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Well well well
I feel just like I'm fallin' in love
There's a new cool
Some kind of verbooty
That fits me like a velvet glove
And it's cool
Shu bop a doo ba
She's talkin' to me 
Juba to Jive
Yeah, the girl's in love
No doubt about it
The moment of truth has arrived
And in a wink
The funk was all around me
And I think
I'm dead in love again
Nine Lives - Feelin' lucky
Nine Lives - Live again
Nine Lives - It ain't over
Nine Lives - Live for ten
I got good luck
In certain situations
I'm feelin' like I hung the moon
And then at times
I'm so weak from lovin'
I couldn't even carry a tune
But now I'm back
Oh yes I am
I maybe fall apart at the seams
I had a nightmare
Believe me when I tell you
Nobody ever dies in their dreams
I think I need a stay of execution
In a wink, I'm dead in love again
Nine Lives - Puss & booty
Nine Lives - Live again
Nine Lives - It ain't over
Nine Lives - Live for ten
Well well well
Engine room to bombardier
Is this a dreamI died and went to Heaven
She's enough to make you
Cry in your beer
How can a good thing
7 come 11
Slip into a fare thee well
And how can one man's
Little bit o' Heaven
Turn into another man's Hell
I think I need a stay of execution
Yeah I know, I'm dead in love again
Nine Lives - Hello lucky
Nine Lives - Live again
Nine Lives - It ain't over
Nine Lives - Try for ten
Nine Lives - Takin' over
Nine Lives - Live again
Nine Lives - It ain't over
Nine Lives - Live for ten
Nine Lives - Hello lucky
Nine Lives - Live again
Nine Lives - It ain't over
Nine Lives - Live for ten

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop,heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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Written by: JOE PERRY, MARTI FREDERIKSEN, STEVEN TYLER

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11 facts about this song

Album
"Nine Lives" is the title track from Aerosmith's twelfth studio album. The album was released in 1997.
Commercial Success
Despite the initial controversy surrounding the album, "Nine Lives" peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, showing its commercial success.
Multiple Revisions
The album "Nine Lives" underwent a flurry of revisions before its final release. The title track too went through changes, developing into a different, more refined product over time.
Writing and Production
The song "Nine Lives" was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Marti Frederiksen. Kevin Shirley produced the track alongside the band members.
Concept
The song, much like the album, revolves around the theme of resilience. The title "Nine Lives" is an allusion to the popular saying that a cat has nine lives.
Sexy Album Cover
The original album cover stirred controversy as it featured a sex-changed and 'Third Eye' cat dressed in Hindu-goddess-like apparel, which was found offensive. Following protests, "Nine Lives" had to be pulled out, to be replaced later with a cat's face glaring out from a scribbly yellow background.
Genre Blend
The song "Nine Lives" is a blend of hard rock and blues, which was Aerosmith’s signature style. Its groovy rock and blues riffs highlight the band's knack for merging the two genres.
Performance
Although not loved by everyone initially, "Nine Lives", the song, maintains a moderate level of popularity, still featuring in many of the band's live performances.
Worst Chart Performance
Despite the album’s strong reception, "Nine Lives" is considered one of Aerosmith's worst-performing single in terms of chart performance.
Grammy Award
The album "Nine Lives" won Aerosmith their first Grammy award in 1990 for Best Rock Performance, testament to the quality of songs including the title track.
Recovery Theme
"Nine Lives" has been interpreted by some fans as being about Aerosmith's recovery from drug abuse, given that Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (the primary songwriters) both struggled with substance abuse issues in their past.

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