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
Interestingly, the lyrics underwent a significant sanitization process in the studio: Aerosmith - Hole In My Soul
Guitarist expressed surprise at the song's moderate performance, noting that while in the studio, he felt it had the clear "appeal" of a major radio hit. Some critics suggested its length and darker themes—described by some as "depressing"—may have hindered its broader crossover success. The Music Video: A Launchpad for Stars
While the song reached and a respectable #4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, it failed to reach the iconic status of previous ballads like "Cryin'" or "Amazing". Directed by (known for Guns N' Roses' "November
: A "nerdy" high school student uses a cloning machine to create his dream girl, only to lose her repeatedly to popular jocks.
Released on August 5, 1997, served as the second major single from Aerosmith’s twelfth studio album, Nine Lives . Clocking in at over six minutes, the track is a quintessential 90s power ballad, blending high-octane emotional vulnerability with the band’s signature arena-rock polish. Behind the Lyrics: From Raunchy to Reflective The Music Video: A Launchpad for Stars While
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.