Um…. um…
Lady luck and a four leaf clover
Won’t ease this hurt I feel all over
My life was one special occasion
‘Til you leave in depth the situation
Yeah…
Standing on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Standing on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
My car got repossessed this morning
Harder times I haven’t seen in years
Lord better throw me a life preserver
‘Cause I’m about to drown in my own tears
Ooh…
Standing on shakey ground
Yeah… ever since you put me down
And I’m standing on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Standing on shakey ground
Huh… ever since you put me down
I’m standing on shakey ground… yeah
Ever since you put me down
Standing on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Yeah… yeah… yeah… yeah…
Standing on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Shake… shake… shake… shake…
Standing on shakey ground… yeah
Ever since you put me down
Yeah… yeah… yeah… yeah…
Standing on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Shake… shake… shake… shake… shake…
Standing on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Yeah… yeah… yeah… yeah…
Standing on shakey ground… yeah
Ever since you put me down
Shake… shake… shake… shake…
Standing on shakey ground
Yeah… yea… yeah…
Yeah…
Standin’… standin’… standin’… standin’… standin’…
On shakey ground
Standin’ on shakey ground
Everything jump up ‘n down
Wow
Walking on Shakey Ground: A Look at Aerosmith’s Soulful Cover
Aerosmith’s rendition of “Shakey Ground” captures the raw emotion of heartbreak and personal turmoil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with the aftermath of a painful breakup. Everyday misfortunes—like losing a car—compound the sense of instability, symbolized by the repeated phrase “standing on shakey ground.” The song’s simple yet effective storytelling, paired with Steven Tyler’s expressive vocal delivery, brings out the vulnerability and desperation in trying times. The groove-driven rhythm and blues arrangement adds a layer of authenticity, making listeners feel both the pain and the resilience that comes from facing life’s unexpected challenges.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jeffrey Bowen, Eddie Hazel, Alphonso Boyd