Directed by (known for Guns N' Roses' "November Rain"), the music video took a lighthearted, "Weird Science"-inspired approach that contrasted with the song's heavy lyrics:
The song was a collaborative effort between , Joe Perry , and long-time hitmaker Desmond Child . Child, who previously helped steer the band toward ballad success with 1987’s "Angel," brought his flair for big choruses and compelling storytelling to the track. Aerosmith - Hole In My Soul
Aerosmith’s "Hole in My Soul": The Power Ballad That Almost Was Directed by (known for Guns N' Roses' "November
While the song reached and a respectable #4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, it failed to reach the iconic status of previous ballads like "Cryin'" or "Amazing". : Despite the studio cleanup, Tyler has been
: Despite the studio cleanup, Tyler has been known to revert to the "racier" lyrics during live performances. Critical and Commercial Impact
Interestingly, the lyrics underwent a significant sanitization process in the studio:
: The video is famous for featuring early appearances by future stars Eva Mendes , who played the "dream girl," and Seann William Scott , who played the football player who steals her away.