Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970, featuring Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. Their music blends blues-based hard rock with elements of pop and heavy metal.

They became famous with hits like Dream On, Walk This Way, and Sweet Emotion. Known for their energetic live shows and powerful vocals, Aerosmith earned nicknames like the Bad Boys from Boston.

Despite struggles with addiction and lineup changes, they made a strong comeback and remain one of the most famous rock bands in history. Their music continues to inspire many artists worldwide.

About the Song

I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing is a powerful love song about treasuring every moment spent with someone special. It expresses a deep desire to stay awake and not miss even the smallest moments together.

The song was inspired by the idea of missing a loved one so much that you don’t want to close your eyes or fall asleep. It highlights intense feelings of love, devotion, and the wish to hold on to every second shared.

I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing Lyrics

Verse 1

I could stay awake just to hear you breathin’
Watch you smile while you are sleepin’
While you’re far away and dreamin’
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Chorus

Don’t wanna close my eyes
I don’t wanna fall asleep
‘Cause I’d miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing
‘Cause even when I dream of you (Even when I dream)
The sweetest dream would never do
I’d still miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing

Verse 2

Lyin’ close to you, feelin’ your heart beatin’
And I’m wonderin’ what you’re dreamin’
Wonderin’ if it’s me you’re seein’
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we’re together
And I just wanna stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

Chorus

I don’t wanna close my eyes
I don’t wanna fall asleep
‘Cause I’d miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing
‘Cause even when I dream of you (Even when I dream)
The sweetest dream would never do
I’d still miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing

Bridge

I don’t wanna miss one smile
I don’t wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
I feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Yeah (Yeah), yeah (Yeah), yeah

Chorus

Don’t wanna close my eyes
Don’t wanna fall asleep
‘Cause I’d miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing
‘Cause even when I dream of you (Even when I dream)
The sweetest dream would never do
I’d still miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing
I don’t wanna close my eyes
I don’t wanna fall asleep
‘Cause I’d miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing
‘Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I’d still miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing
Don’t wanna close my eyes
I don’t wanna fall asleep, yeah
I don’t wanna miss a thing

Instrumental Outro

Live Performances of the Song

1. Live from The Office Depot Center, Sunrise, 2004

2. Live from Mexico City, 2016

Similar Songs Like I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing

If you enjoy the emotional depth and powerful song style of I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, here are some other great songs by the same artist that carry a similar heartfelt rock vibe:

• Dream On: This classic song highlights the bittersweet feeling of chasing dreams and facing life’s challenges with both hope and determination.
• Crazy: A passionate rock ballad about intense love and the risks we take when emotions run wild and uncontrollable.
• Angel: It’s a soft and emotional track that conveys longing in a relationship, wrapped in smooth, melodic rock sounds.
• What It Takes: A powerful song that gets into the pain and regret of a broken relationship, with soulful rock instrumentation and vocal delivery.

Awards for the Song

Similar Artists like Aerosmith

For fans of Aerosmith’s powerful rock style, combining blues impact with strong vocals and lively shows, these artists offer a comparable sound.

• Led Zeppelin
  Genre: Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock
  Top Albums: Led Zeppelin IV (1971), Physical Graffiti (1975), Houses of the Holy (1973)
• Guns N’ Roses
  Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal
  Top Albums: Appetite for Destruction (1987), Use Your Illusion I & II (1991)
• Bon Jovi
  Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock
  Top Albums: Slippery When Wet (1986), New Jersey (1988), Keep the Faith (1992)
• Def Leppard
  Genre: Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Pop Rock
  Top Albums: Hysteria (1987), Pyromania (1983), Adrenalize (1992)

Frequently Asked Questions

What Movie Featured I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing?

The song was the theme for the 1998 film Armageddon, starring Bruce Willis and Liv Tyler.

Did I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing Reach Number One on the Charts?

Yes, it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in several countries.

Is the Lyrical Video of I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing Officially Released?

Official lyric videos are available, but numerous fan-made versions are also widely shared online.