Voodoo Medicine Man (Hoodoo)
Aerosmith · Pump
dragged from the cradle, I was weaned in the wild
ran with the wolfpack, 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
livin', lovin', gettin' loose
masturbatin' with a noose
now someone's kickin' out the chair
some kind of voodoo
come across this land
some kind of voodoo
voodoo medicine man
everybody's lookin' at the sky
don't believe the coverups and lies
they been tellin' us since birth
pissin' off old Mother Earth
my gones are bygones prophesied
get ready
wonder should I go or should I stay
'cause what we got ain't workin' anyway
I did my best, God knows I tried
I feel like I been crucified
why did you take it all away
voodoo, voodoo, medicine man [repeat]
Voodoo Medicine Man (Hoodoo)
Voodoo Medicine Man (Hoodoo) stands as a standout track on Aerosmith's 1989 album Pump, capturing the band's signature blend of hard rock and bluesy swagger. Released during a period of significant commercial resurgence, the song showcases the group's ability to craft infectious, rhythm-driven anthems that defined the late 1980s rock landscape. The recording features the tight interplay between Steven Tyler's charismatic vocals and Joe Perry's gritty guitar work, elements that have become hallmarks of the band's extensive discography. As part of the Pump era, this track contributes to a cohesive body of work that revitalized Aerosmith's career, bridging their classic 1970s sound with the polished production values of the modern rock scene. The song remains a testament to the band's enduring influence on American rock music.