[Catherine Epps:]
2nd floor. Hardware, children’s wear, lady’s lingerie
Oh, good morning Mr. Tyler. Going down?
[Steven Tyler:]
Hehehehehe, ooh
Yeah!
Workin’ like a dog for the boss man (Whoa)
Workin’ for the company (Whoa, yeah)
Bettin’ on the dice I’m tossin’ (Whoa)
I’m gonna have a fantasy (Whoa, yeah)
But where am I gonna look?
They tell me that love is blind
I really need a girl like an open book
To read between the lines
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
Love in an elevator
Lovin’ it up ’til I hit the ground
Jackie’s in the elevator (Whoa)
Lingerie second floor (Whoa, yeah)
She said, “Can I see you later” (Whoa)
“And love you just a little more?” (Whoa, yeah)
I kinda hope we get stuck
Nobody gets out alive
She said, “I’ll show you how to fax in the mail room, honey
And have you home by five”
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
Love in an elevator
Lovin’ it up ’til I hit the ground
In the air, in the air
Honey, one more time now, it ain’t fair
Love in an elevator
Lovin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
Love in an
Elevator
Going down
(Haha-haha-haha-haha)
Love in an elevator
Lovin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I hit the ground
Gonna be a penthouse pauper (Whoa)
Gonna be a millionaire (Whoa, yeah)
I’m gonna be a real fast talker (Whoa)
And have me a love affair (Whoa, yeah)
Gotta get my timing right (Whoa)
It’s a test that I gotta pass (Whoa, yeah)
I’ll chase you all the way to the stairway, honey (Whoa)
Kiss your sassafras
Love in an elevator
Lovin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up ’til we hit the ground
Will you care? Will you care?
Honey, one more time now, it ain’t fair
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
Will you care? Will you care?
Honey, one more time now, it ain’t fair
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
In the air, in the air
Honey, one more, one more, one more, one more
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
In the air, in the air
Honey, one more, one more, one more, yeah!
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
In the air, in the air
Honey, one more, one more, one more, yeah!
Love in an elevator
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
In the air, in the air
In the air, in the air
Love in an elevator
Livin’ it up when I’m goin’ down
A Playful Ascent: Exploring the Lyrics
“Love In An Elevator” by Aerosmith is a cheeky rock anthem that cleverly uses the metaphor of an elevator ride to depict the ups and downs of romance and desire. With Steven Tyler’s distinctive vocals and tongue-in-cheek storytelling, the song paints a vivid picture of workplace flirtation and the thrill of forbidden encounters. The lyrics are filled with witty wordplay and double entendres, playfully describing intimate moments behind closed doors. The recurring motif of “going down” is both literal and suggestive, encapsulating the band’s signature blend of humor and raw energy. Ultimately, the song captures the excitement, spontaneity, and mischievous spirit that define Aerosmith’s approach to rock and roll.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
Release Year: 1989
Label: Geffen Records