Co-written by front-man Steven Tyler and longtime collaborator Richie Supa, "Amazing" was born directly out of the pair's real-life experiences in recovery.
: The line "That one last shot's a permanent vacation" is a direct reference to the band's 1987 comeback album Permanent Vacation . Similarly, the question "How high can you fly with broken wings?" cleverly nods to Aerosmith’s iconic winged logo. Aerosmith - Amazing
: The song's concept was sparked during a phone call between Tyler and Supa. Supa had recently gotten sober and sent Tyler his AA medallion to prove it. When Tyler noted how incredible it was that they were both clean, he remarked, "Isn't it amazing?" —instantly triggering the song's title. : The song's concept was sparked during a
The video for "Amazing" became an MTV staple and is historically notable for its early use of computer-generated imagery: The video for "Amazing" became an MTV staple
"Amazing" remains a crowning achievement in Aerosmith's catalog—a masterclass in turning personal pain into a universal message of resilience.