I’m down a one way street
With a one night stand
With a one track mind
Out in no man’s land
(The punishment sometimes don’t seem to fit the crime)
Yeah, there’s a hole in my soul
But one thing I’ve learned
For every love letter written
There’s another one burned
(So you tell me how it’s gonna be this time)
Is it over?
Is it over?
‘Cause I’m blowin’ out the flame
Take a walk outside your mind
Tell me how it feels to be
The one who turns the knife inside of me
Take a look and you will find there’s nothing there, girl
Yeah, I swear, I’m telling you, girl, yeah, ’cause
There’s a hole in my soul that’s been killing me forever
It’s a place where a garden never grows
There’s a hole in my soul, yeah, I should have known better
‘Cause your love’s like a thorn without a rose
I’m as dry as a seven-year drought
I got dust for tears
And I’m all tapped out
(Sometimes I feel broke and can’t get fixed)
I know there’s been all kinds of shoes underneath your bed
Now I sleep with my boots on but you’re still in my head
(And something tells me this time I’m down to my last licks)
‘Cause if it’s over
Then it’s over
And it’s driving me insane
Take a walk outside your mind
Tell me how it feels to be
The one who turns the knife inside of me
Take a look and you will find
There’s nothing there, girl, yeah, I swear
I’m telling you, girl, yeah
‘Cause there’s a hole in my soul
That’s been killing me forever
It’s a place where a garden never grows
There’s a hole in my soul
Yeah, I should have known better
‘Cause your love’s like a thorn
Without a rose
Is it over?
Yeah, it’s over
And I’m blowin’ out the flame
Take a walk outside your mind
Tell me how it feels to be
The one who turns the knife inside of me
Take a look and you will find
There’s nothing there, girl, yeah, I swear
I’m telling you, girl, yeah
‘Cause there’s a hole in my soul
That’s been killing me forever
It’s a place where a garden never grows
There’s a hole in my soul
Yeah, I should have known better
‘Cause your love’s like a thorn
Without a rose
Exploring the Pain of Lost Love
“Hole In My Soul” by Aerosmith dives deep into the agony and emptiness left in the wake of a broken relationship. The lyrics use vivid metaphors—like a garden that never grows and a thorn without a rose—to capture the lingering pain and regret that follows heartbreak. The song’s narrator reflects on the mismatch between love given and love received, wrestling with feelings of betrayal and loss. Refrains such as “there’s a hole in my soul that’s been killing me forever” express the enduring impact of emotional wounds that refuse to heal. This raw honesty, paired with Aerosmith’s signature rock sound, makes the track both relatable and cathartic for listeners who have experienced similar heartbreak.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Desmond Child
- Release Year: 1997
- Label: Columbia Records