Lord I must be dreaming
What else could this be
Everybody’s screaming
Running for the sea
Holy lands are sinking
Birds take to the sky
The prophets are all stinking drunk
I know the reason why
Eyes are full of desire
Mind is so ill at ease
Everything is on fire
Shit piled up to the knees
Out of rhyme or reason
Everyone’s to blame
Children of the season
Don’t be lame
Sorry, you’re so sorry
Don’t be sorry
Man has known
And now he’s blown it
Upside down and hell’s the only sound
We did an awful job
And now they say it’s nobody’s fault
Old St. Andres
Seven years ago
Shove it up their richters
Red lines stop and go
Noblemen of courage
Listen with their ears
Spoke but how discouraging
When no one really hears
One of these day’s you’ll be sorry
Too many houses on the stilt
Three million years or just a story
Four on the floor up to the hilt
Out of rhyme or reason
Everyone’s to blame
Children of the season
Don’t be lame
Sorry, we’re so sorry
Don’t be sorry
Man has known
And now he’s blown it
Upside down and hell’s the only sound
We did an awful job
And now we’re just a little too late
Eyes are full of desire
Mind is so ill at ease
Everything is on fire
Shit piled up in debris
California showtime
Five o’clock’s the news
Everybody’s concubine
Was prone to take a snooze
Sorry, we’re so sorry
Don’t be sorry
Man has known
And now he’s blown it
Upside down and hell’s the only sound
We did an awful job
And now we’re just a little too late
Apocalyptic Imagery and Social Critique
“Nobody’s Fault” by Aerosmith stands out as a raw and intense exploration of disaster, both natural and man-made. The song’s lyrics are laced with apocalyptic visions—sinking lands, fire, and chaos—serving as a metaphor for humanity’s self-inflicted wounds. Lines like “Man has known and now he’s blown it” evoke a sense of regret and responsibility, highlighting a recurring theme of denial and blame-shifting. The references to earthquakes and California news add a real-world urgency, while the chorus laments collective failure and the tendency to avoid accountability. Ultimately, the track delivers a powerful message about ignoring warnings until it’s too late.
Song Credits
“Nobody’s Fault” was written by Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford. It was released in 1976 as part of Aerosmith’s album Rocks under Columbia Records.