Nobody's Fault
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Nobody's Fault is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It is the sixth track on Aerosmith's masterpiece hard rock album Rocks, released in 1976. It was written by guitarist Brad Whitford and lead singer Steven Tyler. Whitford often cites it as his favorite Aerosmith song.
[edit] Song Background
The song is highlighted by a heavy backbeat of drums and bass by Joey Kramer and Tom Hamilton, as well as the dueling lead guitars of Brad Whitford and Joe Perry, and loud singing with a serious tone by Steven Tyler.
The song seems to reflect on the sorry state of the world and impending doom, but in the lyrics Steven Tyler doesn't believe it's anyone's fault in particular, as evidenced by the refrain, "Sorry, you're so sorry...don't be sorry. Man has known and now he's blown it upside down and now it's just a little too late."
[edit] A Hard Rock Favorite
"Nobody's Fault" is often cited as one of the hardest rocking songs Aerosmith has ever recorded and is cited by several musicians in the genre as being among their favorite. The song is one of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash's favorite Aerosmith songs, as well as that of Metallica leader James Hetfield.
[edit] Cover Versions
Thrash metal band Testament covered this song on their 1988 album, The New Order.
Sleaze rock pioneers L.A. Guns contributed a cover of the song for their 2004 cover album Rips the Covers Off.
