Aerosmith - Rats in the Cellar Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
Lyrically, the song uses the metaphor of "rats in the cellar" to describe a sense of being trapped or oppressed by difficult situations or inner turmoil. It reflects themes of frustration, anger, and the struggle to break free from various forms of entrapment—be it emotional, social, or personal. The lyrics suggest a feeling of being pushed to the edge, but still fighting back against the pressures.
Song lyrics
I'm going under, rats are in the cellar
Going under, skin's turning yellow
Nose is runny, losing my connection
Losing money, getting no affection
New York City blues
East side, west side news
Throw me in the slam
Catch me if you
Can believe
That you're wearing
Tearing me apart
I'm safe complaining, because everything's rotten
Goin' insanin', and everything's forgotten
Feeling cozy, rats are in the cellar
Cheeks are rosy, skin's turning yellow
Loose and soggy, looking rather lazy
See my body, pushing up a-daisies
New York City's dues
East side, west side news
Throw me in the slam
Catch me if you
Can believe
That you're wearing
Tearing me apart
New York City blues
East side, west side news
Throw me in the slam
Catch me if you
Can believe
That you're wearing
Tearing me apart