Aerosmith - Cryin Today
"Cryin'" is a powerhouse rock ballad by Aerosmith, released in as the second single from their massively successful album, Get a Grip . Written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Taylor Rhodes, the song became a staple of '90s rock, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Mainstream Rock chart. Music Video Impact
: It marked the first of three video appearances by Alicia Silverstone , who played a teenager navigating a tumultuous relationship with her cheating boyfriend, played by Stephen Dorff. Aerosmith - Cryin
: The lyrics explore the "sweet misery" of a toxic relationship—the pain of being with someone versus the struggle of letting them go. "Cryin'" is a powerhouse rock ballad by Aerosmith,
: Beyond its US success, it was a massive hit in Europe, reaching No. 1 in Norway and the Top 3 in several other countries. Where to Listen Music Video Impact : It marked the first
: The scene where Silverstone’s character gets a navel piercing is widely credited with bringing that specific piercing into mainstream fashion popularity .
The song's legacy is inextricably linked to its iconic Official Music Video , directed by Marty Callner: