Oh, I love trash!
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty
Yes, I love trash
I have here a sneaker that’s tattered and worn
It’s all full of holes and the laces are torn
A gift from my mother the day I was born
I love it because it’s trash
Oh, I love trash!
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty
Yes, I love trash
I have here some newspaper thirteen months old
I’ve wrapped some fish inside it, it’s smelly and cold
But I wouldn’t trade it for a big pot o’ gold
I love it because it’s trash
Oh, I love trash!
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty
Yes, I love trash
I’ve a clock that won’t work, and an old telephone
A broken umbrella, a rusty trombone
And I am delighted to call them my own
I love them because they’re trash
Oh, I love trash!
Anything dirty or dingy or dusty
Anything ragged or rotten or rusty
…Yes, I love, I love, I love trash
Finding Treasure in the Trash
“I Love Trash” by Aerosmith is a playful celebration of all things discarded and unwanted. The lyrics convey a deep affection for items that others might overlook—worn sneakers, old newspapers, broken clocks, and rusty trombones. Through vivid imagery, the song paints trash as objects filled with stories and sentimental value, encouraging listeners to see beauty in the imperfect and discarded. The repeated chorus drives home the joy in embracing what others might consider worthless, turning the act of collecting trash into a badge of honor. It’s a quirky, lighthearted anthem that invites us to cherish the uniqueness of our possessions, no matter how ragged or rusty they may be.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith