Aerosmith - Rock in a Hard Place (Cheshire Cat) Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
The lyrics reference the phrase "caught between a rock and a hard place," expressing feelings of being stuck in a difficult situation, and the "Cheshire Cat" metaphor is used to describe someone who appears to be in control but may not be entirely trustworthy or forthcoming. Musically, the song is propelled by driving guitar riffs, a steady rhythm section, and Steven Tyler's emotive, gritty vocals. The track reflects the band's struggles and changes during this period, especially with the absence of guitarist Joe Perry at the time. "Rock in a Hard Place (Cheshire Cat)" is a powerful song that captures the band's resilience while dealing with challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Song lyrics
It was a take it or a leave it
Kind a Saturday night
I wish I could love you 'til the cows come home
Make it right
If it's a make-believe I say it ain't
And tell you then
Because if it's a dream I'm in, please wake me up
And smile again
Ooh, close your eyes and what do you see
Ooh, look what in hell they did with your only belief
She was a real top manner
Lies and no conniver
Heart pumping floozy
Late night driver
Her second-hand clothes
Smiling like a Cheshire cat
Said it was in and out and up and down the urching moon
Only a certain situation on the sea I'm who
Putting the ring around the rose n' pull the daisy chain
Cover your head and tell me you ain't from there and back again
Ooh, close your eyes what do you see
Ooh, nothing but how you will live with your only belief in me
She was a real top manner
Lies and no conniver
Heart pumping floozy
Late night driver
Her second-hand clothes
Smiling like a Cheshire cat
Give a good one I want to be or not to be tonight
Why should I hold her down in bed when you should ride me right
Want you to give it all you got, no need to make amends
Cover your little mouth come up for air
I got the bends
Ooh, close your eyes and what do you see
Ooh, nothing but how you will live with your only belief in me
She was a real top manner
Lies and no conniver
Heart pumping floozy
Late night driver
Her second-hand clothes
Smiling like a Cheshire cat
A real top manner
Lies and no conniver
Heart pumping floozy
Late night driver
Her second-hand clothes
Smiling like a Cheshire cat