Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Season of the Witch

Joan Jett’s 2004 rendition of Season of the Witch captures the raw, gritty energy that defines her signature rock sound while honoring the eerie mystique of Donovan’s original 1966 track. Her version adds a harder, more aggressive edge, driven by distorted guitars and her unmistakable vocals, transforming the psychedelic folk tune into a rebellious rock anthem. Jett leans into the song's haunting atmosphere with a sense of defiance, amplifying the themes of transformation and unease that the lyrics evoke. The result is a compelling interpretation that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly bold, highlighting Jett’s ability to reinvent classic tracks through her powerful, unapologetic style.

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Season of the Witch Lyrics

When I look out my window
Many sights to see
And when I look in my window
So many different people to be
That it's strange
So strange

You've got to pick up every stitch
You've got to pick up every stitch
You've got to pick up every stitch
Oh no
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch

When I look over my shoulder
What do you think I see
Some old soul look over
Her shoulder at me
And she's strange
Sure she's strange

You've got to pick up every stitch
You've got to pick up every stitch
You've got to pick up every stitch
Oh no
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch

When I look out my window
What do you think I see
When I look in my window
So many different people to be
It's strange
Sure it's strange

You've got to pick up every stitch
You've got to pick up every stitch
Rabbits run in the ditch
Oh
Oh no
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch
Must be the season of the witch

Yeah yeah yeah
Be the season of the witch
Yeah yeah yeah
Be the season of the witch
Yeah yeah yeah
Season of the witch
Season of the witch