Written by: STEVEN VICTOR TALLARICO, TOM HAMILTON
Duration: 4:09
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Uncle Salty’ 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.
Uncle salty told me stories of a lonely
Baby with a lonely kind of life to lead
My mammy was lusted, daddy he was busted
They left her to be trusted till the orphan bleeds
But when she cried at night, no one came
And when she cried at night, went insane
Uncle salty told me when she was just a baby
That she’d get by and maybe someday she’d see
But soon she found her mother’s love for all the others
The pushers and the shovers was the life to lead
But when she cried at night, no one came
And when she cried at night, went insane
Oh, it’s a sunny day outside my window
Oh, it’s a sunny day outside my window
Oh, oh yeah
Oh, oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Now she’s doin’ any for money and a penny
A sailor with a penny or two or three
Hers is the cunning for men who come a-runnin’
They all come for fun and it seems to me
That when she cried at night, no one came
And when she cried at night, went insane
(Oh, it’s a sunny day outside my window)