The Voodoo
Classic And Troubles Lyrics


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Well I'm standin' next to a mountain, chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well I'm standin' next to a mountain, chop it down with the edge of my hand
Pick up the pieces, make an island might even raise a little sand

'Cause I'm a voodoo chile yeah, lord knows I'm a voodoo chile

I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
Give it right back to you one of these days,
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
Give it right back to you the rest of my days

I won't see you again in this world, see ya in the next one




Don't be late, don't be late
'Cause I'm a voodoo chile yeah, lord knows I'm a voodoo chile

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Classic And Troubles's song "The Voodoo" alludes to the supernatural power of the singer, who claims to be capable of toppling mountains with just the edge of his hand. The imagery used in these lines evokes a sense of awe and mystery, highlighting the otherworldly nature of the singer. The subsequent lines suggest that he is capable of creating new land from the debris left from the collapsed mountain. Here, the singer asserts his creative power and hints at his possible divine status.


The chorus of the song establishes the singer's identity as a "voodoo chile." The term "voodoo" is commonly associated with African and Caribbean religions, which employ the use of spells, charms, and ritual practices for spiritual empowerment. Hence, the singer's invocation of voodoo suggests his connection to these practices and his belief in the power of the supernatural. He embraces this identity, proclaiming that he is a "voodoo chile," one who is imbued with the energy and magic of voodoo.


The latter half of the song sees the singer apologizing for taking up someone's time and wishing to return it to them someday. In the final lines, he bids farewell to his listener, promising to meet them in the next world. The singer's invocation of death, resurrection, and rebirth motifs in these lines suggest a spiritual or mystical understanding of life that transcends physical reality. Overall, "The Voodoo" is a song that celebrates the supernatural, mystical, and divine aspects of human life and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm standin' next to a mountain, chop it down with the edge of my hand
I am confident in my abilities and can accomplish seemingly impossible tasks with ease.


Pick up the pieces, make an island might even raise a little sand
I can take what others see as broken or useless and turn it into something valuable or meaningful.


'Cause I'm a voodoo chile yeah, lord knows I'm a voodoo chile
I am unique and unconventional, like the mystical and mysterious practices of voodoo.


I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time Give it right back to you one of these days,
I am sorry for any inconvenience I may have caused and will make it up to you in the future.


I won't see you again in this world, see ya in the next one Don't be late, don't be late
Our time together on this earth is limited, but I have hope that we will reunite in the afterlife.


'Cause I'm a voodoo chile yeah, lord knows I'm a voodoo chile
Once again, I emphasize my unique and somewhat unexplainable nature.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX

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