Loose-hearted lady, sleepy was she
Love for the devil brought her to me
Seeds of a thousand drawn to her sin
Seasons of wither holding me in
Oh woe is me, I feel so badly for you
Oh woe is me, I feel so sadly for you in time
Bound to lose your mind
Live on borrowed time
Take the wind right out of your sail
Fireflies dance in the heat of
Hound dogs that bay at the moon
My ship leaves in the midnight
Can’t say I’ll be back too soon
They awaken, far far away
Heat of my candle show me the way
Seeds of a thousand drawn to her sin
Seasons of wither holding me in
Oh woe is me, I feel so badly for you
Oh woe is me, I feel so sadly for you in time
Bound to lose your mind
Live on borrowed time
Take the wind right out of your sail
Exploring the Melancholy and Mystery of “Seasons Of Wither”
“Seasons Of Wither” by Aerosmith stands as one of the band’s most evocative and haunting tracks. The lyrics paint a picture of longing and sorrow, centered around a “loose-hearted lady” whose allure is tinged with darkness. The recurring line, “seasons of wither holding me in,” suggests a feeling of being trapped by heartbreak or haunted memories. The poetic imagery—such as fireflies dancing and hound dogs baying at the moon—evokes a sense of loneliness and wandering, while the ship leaving at midnight hints at escape and the inevitability of moving on. The song’s mood is further deepened by the sense of empathy in the refrain, as the narrator laments both for himself and for the woman, acknowledging the pain of living on borrowed time.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler
- Release Year: 1974
- Label: Columbia Records