: Despite the studio cleanup, Tyler has been known to revert to the "racier" lyrics during live performances. Critical and Commercial Impact
Guitarist expressed surprise at the song's moderate performance, noting that while in the studio, he felt it had the clear "appeal" of a major radio hit. Some critics suggested its length and darker themes—described by some as "depressing"—may have hindered its broader crossover success. The Music Video: A Launchpad for Stars
While the song reached and a respectable #4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, it failed to reach the iconic status of previous ballads like "Cryin'" or "Amazing". Aerosmith - Hole In My Soul
: The lyrics were initially much more explicit, including the line: "I f ** with my boots on cause you f*** with my head"*.
Directed by (known for Guns N' Roses' "November Rain"), the music video took a lighthearted, "Weird Science"-inspired approach that contrasted with the song's heavy lyrics: : Despite the studio cleanup, Tyler has been
Released on August 5, 1997, served as the second major single from Aerosmith’s twelfth studio album, Nine Lives . Clocking in at over six minutes, the track is a quintessential 90s power ballad, blending high-octane emotional vulnerability with the band’s signature arena-rock polish. Behind the Lyrics: From Raunchy to Reflective
: A "nerdy" high school student uses a cloning machine to create his dream girl, only to lose her repeatedly to popular jocks. The Music Video: A Launchpad for Stars While
: The video is famous for featuring early appearances by future stars Eva Mendes , who played the "dream girl," and Seann William Scott , who played the football player who steals her away.