Aerosmith’s "Hole in My Soul": The Power Ballad That Almost Was
Interestingly, the lyrics underwent a significant sanitization process in the studio: Aerosmith - Hole In My Soul
: A "nerdy" high school student uses a cloning machine to create his dream girl, only to lose her repeatedly to popular jocks. Aerosmith’s "Hole in My Soul": The Power Ballad
The song was a collaborative effort between , Joe Perry , and long-time hitmaker Desmond Child . Child, who previously helped steer the band toward ballad success with 1987’s "Angel," brought his flair for big choruses and compelling storytelling to the track. : The lyrics were initially much more explicit,
: The lyrics were initially much more explicit, including the line: "I f ** with my boots on cause you f*** with my head"*.
Directed by (known for Guns N' Roses' "November Rain"), the music video took a lighthearted, "Weird Science"-inspired approach that contrasted with the song's heavy lyrics:
: Despite the studio cleanup, Tyler has been known to revert to the "racier" lyrics during live performances. Critical and Commercial Impact