I met a woman, she had a man
I couldn’t help it, I had a plan
Right around midnight, he was gone
Saw her red light, she left it on
And oh-oh, my heart’s done time
And oh-oh, now she’s mine
Now she’s mine
Yeah
If there’s a reason for these chains
It’s like we suffer to ease the pain
Now I got this feeling inside of me
My heart’s in jail and I can’t get free
Oh-oh, my heart’s done time
And oh-oh, now she’s mine
And oh-oh, my heart’s done time
And oh-oh, now she’s mine
Now she’s mine, yeah
Now she’s mine
Now she’s mine, mine, mine, mine, mine, mine
Now she’s mine
Oh-oh, my heart’s done time
And oh-oh, now she’s mine, yeah
Now she’s mine, yeah
Now she’s mine, mine, mine, mine, mine, mine
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah…
Unchaining the Heart: A Look at “Heart’s Done Time”
“Heart’s Done Time” by Aerosmith dives into the complexities of forbidden love and emotional liberation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a passionate encounter, where the narrator pursues a woman already involved with someone else. This bold move leads to an intense connection, symbolized by references to hearts being imprisoned and finally set free. The recurring line, “my heart’s done time,” evokes the sense of serving a sentence for love, highlighting both the risks and the exhilaration that come with breaking boundaries for desire. The song captures the raw intensity and vulnerability of giving in to temptation, while also celebrating the thrill of claiming newfound love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Jim Vallance
- Release Year: 1987
- Label: Geffen Records