Written by: STEVEN TYLER, BRAD WHITFORD, BRAD E WHITFORD
Duration: 4:50
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Permanent Vacation’ by Aerosmith. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Aerosmith or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
I got a letter from a friend the other morning
He say it’s hot down by Montego Bay
I got the point and now I think it’s finally dawning
Yeah, yeah, I got to get away
I got to take myself a Permanent Vacation
The sky’s the limit, but my plane won’t fly
My nose is clean and Lordie don’t need no sedation
Yeah, yeah, and that’s the reason why
I really need it, really, really need St. Tropez
I want a tan where the sun it never shines
I really need it, really, really need St. Tropez
You best believe it that I got to get away
I got a sister, man she really got a pin head
She think she kinky but she can’t get straight
She say she livin’, but I kinda think she’s brain dead
Just excess baggage on a late night freight
I really need it, really, really need St. Tropez
I want a tan where the sun it never shines
I really need it, really, really need St. Tropez
You best believe it that I got to get away
I gotta take me on a Permanent Vacation
The girl’s be cummin’ down in Cayman Brack
I gotta hand it to a firm situation
Yeah, yeah, got to cut me some slack
I really need it, really, really need St. Tropez
I want a tan where the sun it never shines
I really need it, really, really need St. Tropez
I really need it, really need it, really really…