Discover the story of the song > Livin On The Edge – Aerosmith

The protagonist is observing that there is something wrong with the world and the way people see things. They feel like something is off and it's not a surprise. They also notice that the world is becoming darker, like a light bulb getting dim, and there's trouble in the sky. The protagonist questions if someone can judge a wise man based on their skin color and comments that if they can, then that person is better than them. The protagonist then talks about a difficult situation and wonders if they would keep coming back to it, even if it wasn't actually as bad as it seems. They mention that even though there are things right in the world, everyone knows that something is still wrong. They conclude by saying that they would rather hold on and face the challenges of living on the edge rather than letting go.