There’s something wrong with the world today
I don’t know what it is
Something’s wrong with our eyes
We’re seeing things in a different way
And God knows it ain’t His
It sure ain’t no surprise, yeah
We’re livin’ on the edge
Livin’ on the edge
Livin’ on the edge
Livin’ on the edge
There’s something wrong with the world today
The light bulb’s getting dim
There’s meltdown in the sky (ah)
If you can judge a wise man
By the color of his skin
Then mister, you’re a better man than I
We’re livin’ on the edge
(You can’t help yourself from falling) (Everybody, everybody)
Livin’ on the edge
(You can’t help yourself at all) (Everybody, everybody)
Livin’ on the edge
(You can’t stop yourself from falling) (Everybody, everybody)
Livin’ on the edge
(Everybody, everybody)
Tell me what you think about your situation
Complication, aggravation is getting to you, yeah
If Chicken Little tells you that the sky is falling
Even if it wasn’t, would you still come crawling
Back again?
I bet you would, my friend
Again and again and again and again and again
Tell me what you think about your situation
Complication, aggravation is getting to you, yeah
If Chicken Little tells you that the sky is falling
Even if it wasn’t, would you still come crawling
Back again?
I bet you would, my friend
Again and again and again and again and
There’s something right with the world today
And everybody knows it’s wrong
But we can tell ’em no or we could let it go
But I would rather be a hangin’ on
Livin’ on the edge
(You can’t help yourself from falling) (Everybody, everybody)
Livin’ on the edge
(You can’t help yourself at all) (Everybody, everybody)
Livin’ on the edge
(You can’t stop yourself from falling) (Everybody, everybody)
Livin’ on the edge
(Everybody, everybody)
Livin’ on the edge
Livin’ on the edge
Livin’ on the edge
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t help yourself from falling)
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t help yourself at all)
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t stop yourself from falling)
Livin’ on the edge
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t help yourself, you can’t help yourself)
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t help yourself at all)
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t help yourself, you can’t help yourself)
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t help yourself, you can’t help yourself)
Livin’ on the edge (You can’t help yourself from falling)
Livin’ on the edge
Yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Exploring the Message of “Livin’ On The Edge”
“Livin’ On The Edge” by Aerosmith tackles the unsettling feelings of a world in turmoil. The opening lines speak to a sense of collective disillusionment, as if society is drifting away from its moral compass. Throughout the song, Steven Tyler’s lyrics highlight issues such as prejudice, societal decay, and the urge to question the status quo. The repeated refrain of “livin’ on the edge” captures a sense of vulnerability and the constant risk of falling apart—both personally and globally. The song encourages listeners to reflect on their own responses to crisis and conformity, challenging them to resist complacency and strive for change.
Song Credits
“Livin’ On The Edge” was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Mark Hudson. The track was released in 1993 under Geffen Records.