It be night time when shadows fade
She was dressed like a chamber maid
All decked out in silk and I took her
Like a cat takes to milk
Come here little Queenie or…
Has the cat got your tongue?
Can’t let nobody see me
Come on girl while we’re still young
‘Cause there’s never been no lover’s knot
Can tie you down ’cause you’re so hot
Don’t pinch me ass I may be dreamin’
Hope tonight that I’ll be screamin’
Black cherry, black cherry, black cherry
I like it, I like it, I like it
She looked sheik in a funky way
Tongue in cheek baby all the way
Home girls they got pride, she said
‘One time around’ I said ‘Let’s go for a ride’
Come here little Queenie… or ah
Has the cat got your tongue?
My best shot for a C note baby she said
That’s why this Janie’s got a gun
Because there’s nothin’ like a good time girl
To take you twice around the world
I’m so in lust I think I’m trippin’
So in love I think I’m slippin’
Down to the river, down to the river of love
Where the love runs deep it’s so sad it’s a love you can’t keep
Down to the river, down to the river
Above 42nd Street it’s so sad
That the bad don’t come cheap
Because there’s nothing like a good time girl
To take you twice around the world
Right to the land of milk and honey
Leave your troubles, bring your money
Black cherry, black cherry, black cherry
I like it, I like it, I like it
Sensuality and Rebellion in “Black Cherry”
“Black Cherry” by Aerosmith delivers a dose of sultry rock ‘n’ roll, capturing the band’s signature blend of swagger and playfulness. The lyrics paint a vivid scene of nocturnal escapades, seduction, and the thrill of living in the moment. Phrases like “dressed like a chamber maid” and “leave your troubles, bring your money” evoke a sense of wild freedom, while the recurring “black cherry” motif suggests temptation and forbidden pleasure. The song’s wordplay and cheeky references—such as “cat got your tongue” and nods to other Aerosmith tracks—add layers of wit and self-awareness, making this more than just a straightforward love song.
Song Credits
Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. Released in 2001 on the album Just Push Play under Columbia Records.