Hey Joe
Axel Rudi Pell Lyrics
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Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand
I'm going down to shoot my old lady
You know, I've caught her messin' around with another man
I'm going down to shoot my old lady
You know, I've caught her messin' around with another man
And that ain't too cool
Hey Joe, I've heard you shot your woman down,
shot her down, now
I said I've heard you shot your old lady down,
You shot her down to the ground
Yes I did, I shot her
You know, I caught her messin' round, messin' round town
Yes I did, I shot her
You know, I caught my old lady messin' around town
And I gave her the gun
I SHOT HER!
Hey Joe, said now
Where you gonna run to now?
Where you gonna run to?
Hey Joe, I said where you gonna run to now?
Where you, where you gonna go?
Well, dig it
I'm goin' way down south,
Way down to Mexico way
Alright!
I'm goin' way down south,
Way down where I can be free
Ain't no one gonna find me, baby
Ain't no hangman gonna,
He ain't gonna put a rope around me
You better believe it right now
I gotta go now
Hey Joe, you better run on down
Good by everybody
Hey Joe, uhh
Run on down
The song Hey Joe by Axel Rudi Pell is a cover of the classic tune by Jimi Hendrix, with the same lyrics and much of the same instrumentation. The lyrics tell the story of Joe, who is going out with a gun to shoot his old lady because he caught her messing around with another man. Joe then goes on to confess that he did indeed shoot his woman down and gave her the gun. The chorus repeats the question of where Joe is going to run to now that he has committed this crime. Joe then proclaims that he is going way down south to Mexico, where he will be free and where no one will find him.
The lyrics of the song paint a dark picture of a man who has been pushed to the edge and has committed a terrible crime. The lyrics have been interpreted in different ways, with some seeing it as a representation of toxic masculinity and others seeing it as a tale of redemption through escape. The song has been covered by many artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Byrds, and Lenny Kravitz. It has become a classic rock song that is still played on the radio today.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun in your hand
Asking someone named Joe where they're going with a gun in their hand
I'm going down to shoot my old lady
Explaining to the listener that they're heading out to shoot their wife who's cheating on them
Hey Joe, I've heard you shot your woman down, shot her down, now
Confirming that Joe has indeed killed his wife, after having heard about it
Yes I did, I shot her
Admitting to having killed his wife
Hey Joe, said now, Where you gonna run to now?
Asking Joe where he's planning to flee now that he's killed his wife
I'm goin' way down south, Way down to Mexico way
Explaining that he's going to travel south to Mexico to escape the consequences of his crime
Ain't no hangman gonna, He ain't gonna put a rope around me
Referring to the fact that he won't be caught by the police and hanged for his crime
Hey Joe, you better run on down
Advising Joe to escape before he's caught
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MusicIsEqualToArt
This bands deserves to be famous, why the hell is this band so underrated, they are fucking amazing. I love this!
jasjas2012
Excelente... Guitarra, vocal... Axel é um artista fantástico que mantém vivo o rock de qualidade... este cover muito bem representado é nota 10.
Comrade -__-
Great cover! Had to listen to this for my deceased friend. Joe. RIP Joe!
Costel Vlasin
THE BEST COVER OF ,,HEY JOE'' BY JIMI HENDRIX WELL DOWN AXEL RUDI PELL
catrevenger
Mmm, i know another of all the best covers of this beautiful song ;) Deep Purple 1968, the last song of the album ;)
Andreas J. Haukenes
Wow. I've never heard anyone play Hendrix like this before.
ombrax5
One of the best performance of this famous song in the world! I like it! Thnks to tjoho1981! Дякую друже за цей кліп! Greetings from Ukraine, our friends!
tycddt
yeah, the guitarplay is just outstanding
aitech nasus
Axel Rudi Pell Does An Excellent Job Covering Jimi Hendrix Song Hey Joe.
luizmelo
MUSICA BOA PARA SEMPRE VALE OURO.