STRAIGHT AHEAD
Hendrix (Jimi) Lyrics

Hello my friends
Jimi Hendrix greets his audience with warmth and affection

So happy to see you again
Jimi Hendrix expresses his newfound happiness in the company of his audience

I was so alone
Jimi Hendrix admits to feeling lonely in absence of his audience

All by myself I just couldn't make it
Jimi Hendrix reveals that he struggled without the support of the people he loves

Have you heard baby what's the wind blown round
Jimi Hendrix is asking if his audience is aware of what's happening in the world

Have you heard baby
Jimi Hendrix repeats his question in a conversational group setting

A whole lot a people comin' right on down
Jimi Hendrix is referring to the Civil Rights Movement, urging people to join the struggle

Communication, yeah, is comin' on strong
Jimi Hendrix notes the importance of communication in bringing people together against injustice

I don't give damn baby
Jimi Hendrix is expressing that he doesn't care about physical appearances

If your hair is short or long
Jimi Hendrix believes that hair length does not determine a person's worth

I said get outta your grave
Jimi Hendrix is telling his audience to break free from their oppressive ways of thinking

Oh everybody is dancin' in the street
Jimi Hendrix paints a picture of joyous people coming together to celebrate and protest

Hey Do what you know Don't be slow
Jimi Hendrix is urging his audience to take action and not hesitate

You got to practice what you preach yeah ha
Jimi Hendrix is emphasizing the importance of following through on one's beliefs and principles

'Cause it's time for you and me
Jimi Hendrix believes that it is time for everyone to start working towards a better future

Come to face reality
Jimi Hendrix is urging people to confront the harsh realities of their world

Forget about the past baby
Jimi Hendrix believes that dwelling on the past is not productive

Things ain't what they used to be
Jimi Hendrix recognizes that the world is changing and people have to adapt in order to stay relevant

Keep on straight ahead
Jimi Hendrix is saying to keep moving forward and stay focused on the goal

We got to stand side by side
Jimi Hendrix is encouraging people to support each other and stand united

We got to stand together and organize
Jimi Hendrix is urging people to work together and unite in their efforts to bring about change

Send power to the people, that's what their screamin'
Jimi Hendrix is saying that people want their voices to be heard and they want to affect change

Freedom of the soul
Jimi Hendrix believes in the importance of individual freedom

Pass it on, pass it on, to the young and the old
Jimi Hendrix is advocating for passing on knowledge of freedom and change to younger generations

You gotta tell the truth and the truth yeah
Jimi Hendrix is emphasizing the importance of honesty and openness

They're gonna need a whole lot of lives
Jimi Hendrix believes that the fight for freedom and equality will be a long and difficult one

Because one of these days baby
Jimi Hendrix believes that eventually, people will succeed in their fight for change

They'll be runnin' things
Jimi Hendrix believes that one day, the people who are fighting for change will have power and influence

So when ya give 'em love you better give it right
Jimi Hendrix is saying to give love freely and honestly to those you care about

Woman and child and man and wife
Jimi Hendrix is saying love should be shared with everyone regardless of gender or age

The best love to have is the love of life
Jimi Hendrix believes that the most important kind of love is the love of living

That's about all baby
Jimi Hendrix concludes that the key to happiness is love

Pushing on straight ahead
Jimi Hendrix reiterates the importance of staying focused and moving forward

Straight ahead, baby
Jimi Hendrix emphasizes that the path towards change may be difficult, but it’s the only way forward

Now I've been all by myself
Jimi Hendrix references his loneliness once again, before…

I don't think I could make it alone
…admitting how much his audience means to him and how he relies on their support

Got her teeth where it shouldn't be, ooh!
There is no clear meaning or connection of this line to the rest of the song or to any other identifiable theme in Jimi Hendrix's music. It could be interpreted as something out of context, nonsensical or random.