Interpretation
The song lyrics for "Jaded" by
Aerosmith are about a relationship that is slowly coming to an end. The singer describes how the person he is singing about used to be attractive ("J-j-jaded, you got your mama's style") and how they still seem like a child to him ("But you're yesterday's child to me").
However, he realizes that this person thinks they are still cool and trendy ("You think that's where it's at"), although that may not be the case ("But is that where it's supposed to be"). The person has a negative impact on the singer ("You're gettin' it all over me and serrated").
The singer still has feelings for this person ("My my baby blue, Yeah I been thinkin' about you"), even though he is aware that they have hurt him ("And I'm the one that jaded you"). He describes how he reminisces about the time they had together and wonders if it is possible to be happy again ("And maybe take a ride to the other side, We're thinkin' of, We'll slip into the velvet glove").
Although he is disappointed by this person, he is still attracted to them ("My my baby blue, Yeah I'm thinkin' about you, My my baby blue, Yeah I'm so jaded"). However, he recognizes that their way of thinking is complicated and he's had enough of it ("Your thinking's so complicated, I've had it all up to here"). Nevertheless, he wouldn't trade this experience as it has shaped him ("Wouldn't trade it, Love me jaded").
At the end of the song, the singer realizes that there is no way to salvage the relationship ("There ain't no baby please"). He reflects on the time they had together and how it has now become a blurry memory ("When everything you see is a blur"). Although he is attracted to this person, he is aware that they have hurt him ("And ectasy's what you prefer").
Overall, the song lyrics for "Jaded" by Aerosmith express feelings of disappointment, desire, and reflection in a relationship that is ending. The singer remembers the good and bad times while trying to cope with the complications and pain that this relationship has brought.