Aerosmith - Amazing -
Co-written by front-man Steven Tyler and longtime collaborator Richie Supa, "Amazing" was born directly out of the pair's real-life experiences in recovery.
: He immerses himself in a digital world alongside Alicia Silverstone. This was the second of three legendary mid-90s Aerosmith videos starring Silverstone (alongside "Cryin'" and "Crazy"). Aerosmith - Amazing
: The line "That one last shot's a permanent vacation" is a direct reference to the band's 1987 comeback album Permanent Vacation . Similarly, the question "How high can you fly with broken wings?" cleverly nods to Aerosmith’s iconic winged logo. : The line "That one last shot's a
: The song serves as an anthem of hope for those hitting rock bottom. It openly admits to "living a lie" and "wishing to die" before finding the strength to step into the light. 🎹 Musical Highlights It openly admits to "living a lie" and
: The song's concept was sparked during a phone call between Tyler and Supa. Supa had recently gotten sober and sent Tyler his AA medallion to prove it. When Tyler noted how incredible it was that they were both clean, he remarked, "Isn't it amazing?" —instantly triggering the song's title.
The video for "Amazing" became an MTV staple and is historically notable for its early use of computer-generated imagery:
