I’m back
I’m back in the saddle again
I’m back
I’m back in the saddle again
Riding into town alone
By the light of the moon
I’m looking for old Sukie Jones
She crazy horse saloon
Barkeep give me a drink
That’s when she caught my eye
She turned to give me a wink
That’d make a grown man cry
I’m back in the saddle again
I’m back
I’m back in the saddle again
I’m back
Come easy, go easy
All right until the rising sun
I’m calling all the shots tonight
I’m like a loaded gun
Peeling off my boots and chaps
I’m saddle sore
Four bits gets you time in the racks
I scream for more
Fool’s gold out of their mines
The girls are soaking wet
No tongue’s drier than mine
I’ll come when I get back
I’m back in the saddle again
I’m back
I’m back in the saddle again
I’m riding, I’m loading up my pistol
I’m riding, I really got a fistful
I’m riding, I’m shining up my saddle
I’m riding, this snake is gonna rattle
I’m back in the saddle again
I’m back
I’m back in the saddle again
I’m back
Riding high
Riding high
Riding high already
Riding Into the Wild: The Meaning Behind “Back In The Saddle”
“Back In The Saddle” by Aerosmith is a high-octane anthem that embodies the spirit of wild adventure and triumphant return. The lyrics paint a picture of a lone rider, swaggering into town under the moonlight, seeking thrills and encounters at the iconic “Crazy Horse Saloon.” The recurring phrase “I’m back in the saddle again” is a metaphor for reclaiming confidence and power after a period of absence or struggle. The song brims with rebellious energy, cowboy imagery, and a sense of renewed purpose. References to peeling off boots, loaded guns, and the pursuit of pleasure capture both the literal and figurative ride of a rockstar’s life, while the hook signals a bold comeback.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
- Release Year: 1976
- Label: Columbia Records