Aerosmith - Chip Away the Stone Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
The lyrics of the song describe the struggle and perseverance required to overcome obstacles in life, with the metaphor of "chipping away at the stone" representing efforts to break through hardships or personal limitations. The track features a high-energy performance with a catchy riff and Tyler’s signature raspy vocals, reflecting the band's hard rock roots and rebellious spirit.
Song lyrics
You act like a prima donna
Playin' so hard to get
Sittin' so cool and nonchalant
Draggin' on a cigarette
You keep a wall all around you
I'll get through some day
I want your love, babe, but push come to shove
Gonna chip that wall away
Chip away, chip away at the stone
And I won't stop until your love is my very own
Chip away, that's what I'm gonna do
Sweet little mama, I wanna get next to you
You stand like a marble statue
Tryin' to look so hard
All decked out in your antique dress
While the boys all promenade
Even a rock will crumble
If you strike it night and day
If hammer I must, I'm gonna get through your crust
Gonna chip that stone away
Chip away, chip away at the stone
And I won't stop until your love is my very own
Chip away, that's what I'm gonna do
Sweet little mama, I wanna get next to you
Chip away, chip away at the stone
I won't stop 'til your love is my very own
Chip away, that's what I'm gonna do
Sweet little mama, I wanna get next to you
Yes, I do, yes, I do
Chip away, chip away at the stone
Chip away, chip away at the stone
I won't stop (I won't stop)
I won't stop (I won't stop)
I won't stop
I won't stop (I won't stop)
I won't stop (I won't stop)
I won't stop (I won't stop)
Chip it, I'm gonna nip it all night long