Totally out of control (Control, control)
She owns me
I didn’t know that she’d know (She’d know, she’d know)
She stoned me
I think I’ve got it bad and I can’t let it go
I thought I knew me much better
Autumn and cashmere, all orange and green
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
Creme de gardenia and black Vaseline
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
It’s so not fair
Completely inside my head imagine pretending
She’s the book that I’ve read with a beautiful ending
It really drives me mad, I can’t leave her alone
‘Cause I won’t let me forget her
Rose colored glasses you know what that says
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
Her sweet molasses all mine, pasque frez
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
Yeah, yeah
Totally out of control
She owned me
Sweet almond eyes just to see and be seen
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
She tasting like cherries, sweet love’s grenadine
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
Makes love like a rabbit to my velveteen
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
A 10 with a smile like a young Norma Jean
She’s naturally drop dead gorgeous
Unraveling the Allure in “Drop Dead Gorgeous”
“Drop Dead Gorgeous” by Aerosmith is a vibrant ode to irresistible infatuation. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a woman whose beauty and charisma have the narrator completely captivated. Imagery like “autumn and cashmere,” “creme de gardenia,” and comparisons to “a young Norma Jean” (Marilyn Monroe) evoke both glamour and nostalgia. The song weaves together sensory details—sights, scents, and tastes—to immerse listeners in the narrator’s emotional whirlwind. Lines such as “totally out of control” and “she owns me” convey the overwhelming power of attraction, while clever metaphors and playful language add a touch of rock-and-roll swagger. Ultimately, the track captures the intoxication of being utterly enamored, celebrating how love can take hold and refuse to let go.
Song Credits
“Drop Dead Gorgeous” is performed by Aerosmith. Songwriting credits include Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Marti Frederiksen, and Mark Hudson. The song was released in 2001 under Columbia Records.