Shocking!
Psychedelic sandwich
Any way you can feel it
You shouldn’t try to conceal it baby
You got to make up your mind (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Any way I can steal it
Any way you can deal it to me
You know the pleasure’s all mine (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got to love it
You better own it
You got to love it
And God knows it
You got to shu uh shove it
I’m gonna make things happen
Going around and round, around and, around and
Around and, around and, around and, around and, around and, around and that’s right
I wanna say you’re a firecracker
I wanna say you’re switchblade knife
You make your sex a career (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Comin’ down from an all-night tripper
Pull your foot from the ruby slipper
‘Cause you can’t get there from here (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got to love it
You better own it
You got to love it
And God knows it
You got to shu uh shove it
I’m gonna make things happen
Going around and round, around and, around and
Around and, around and, around and, around and, around and, around…
I got this feeling deep inside my gut
Overwhelming feeling of I know not what
One thing’s for sure, I ain’t got time for those who can’t relate
You got to learn to love the midnight madness
You got to revel in the good and badness
If ying and yang is your thing (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
What I gotta do to try and reach you
Is it for real or just a double feature
So let’s go throw the I Ching (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got to love it
You wanna own it
You got to love it
And God knows it
You got to shu uh shove it
I’m gonna make things happen
Going around and round, around and, around and
Around and, around and, around and, around and, around and, around…
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
You got to love it
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Embracing Life’s Wild Ride
“Gotta Love It” by Aerosmith is a bold anthem that captures the band’s signature blend of rock swagger and irreverent lyricism. The song invites listeners to embrace their passions and desires unapologetically, urging them to “own it” and “love it” no matter the circumstances. With lines like “You got to learn to love the midnight madness” and references to psychedelic experiences, the lyrics celebrate living life to the fullest, taking risks, and finding pleasure in both chaos and harmony.
Unfiltered Confidence and Energy
The song’s repeated mantra, “You got to love it,” reinforces a message of self-acceptance and fearless authenticity. Aerosmith’s playful wordplay and energetic delivery reflect a carefree attitude, encouraging fans to shed inhibitions and boldly pursue what excites them. The vivid imagery, from “firecracker” to “switchblade knife,” paints a picture of someone who’s as unpredictable as they are captivating—mirroring the electric spirit of rock ‘n’ roll itself.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Release Year: 1997
- Label: Columbia Records