Sired by a shaman, I was left as a child
Dragged from the cradle, I was weaned in the wild
Ran with the wolf pack, flesh torn to shreds
In the compensations, I was left there for dead
Read it in the paper, it ain’t fair
You-know-who today don’t seem to care
Living, loving, getting loose
Masturbating with a noose
Now someone’s kicking out the chair
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Some kind of Voodoo
Come across this land
Some kind of Voodoo
We need a medicine man
Everybody’s lookin’ at the sky
I don’t believe the cover ups and lies, yeah
They’ve been telling us since birth
Pissing off old Mother Earth
My gones are by-gones prophesized
Come on
Some kind of Voodoo
Come across this land
Some kind of hoodoo
We need a medicine man
Yeah ooh ooh ooh
Get ready!
Huh, huh!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Wonder should I go or should I stay
‘Cause what we got ain’t working any way
I did my best, God knows I’ve tried
I feel like I’ve been crucified
Why did you, why did you
Why did you take it all away?
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Voodoo, Voodoo, Medicine Man
Decoding the Mystique of “Hoodoo / Voodoo Medicine Man”
“Hoodoo / Voodoo Medicine Man” by Aerosmith plunges listeners into a world of raw, primal energy and spiritual unrest. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of survival and transformation, with references to shamanic origins, wild upbringings, and a sense of abandonment. The song channels feelings of disillusionment with society, hinting at corruption, environmental neglect, and a pervasive sense of loss. The repeated call for a “medicine man” or some kind of spiritual intervention reflects a longing for healing and redemption amid chaos. The chorus’s mantra-like repetition drives home the urgency and desperation for change, while the gritty imagery and intense delivery make this track a powerful statement on the need for both personal and collective healing.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer
- Release Year: 1989
- Label: Geffen Records