Ships Passing Through The Night
Jimi Hendrix Lyrics

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I'm just a lonesome ship passing through the night
I'm just a lonesome bird flyin' on a midnight flight

All i got for you is me
So darlin' can't you see
We'll make love all through the night

Lay your troubles down on the chair

You've got to shake those blues right out your hair

I'm just a lonesome ship passing through the night
I'm just a lonesome bird flyin' makin' a midnight flight

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song "Ships Passing Through the Night" by Jimi Hendrix expresses a feeling of loneliness and transit, where he compares himself to a ship that is traveling through the night with no destination in sight, passing by everything and everyone. The ship is a metaphor for Jimi Hendrix's life, as he too is on a journey through life, and despite feeling lonely and isolated at times, he continues to move forward through the darkness in search of light.

In the second verse, Hendrix compares himself to a bird flying at midnight, again highlighting the feeling of loneliness and detachment from the rest of the world. Hendrix then goes on to say that all he has to offer is himself, and he urges his lover to see and accept him for who he is, promising to make love all through the night.

The chorus brings a sense of comfort and relief, as Hendrix asks his lover to lay her troubles down and shake off her blues to enjoy the moment together. Through "Ships Passing Through the Night," Jimi Hendrix conveys a message of the importance of love and connection, even amidst periods of darkness and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm just a lonesome ship passing through the night
I am a lonely and wandering vessel, sailing aimlessly through the dark and quiet hours of the night

I'm just a lonesome bird flyin' on a midnight flight
I am a solitary and free-spirited bird, soaring through the darkness of the night without any destination or purpose

All i got for you is me
I have nothing to offer you except myself, my true and authentic self

So darlin' can't you see
My love, why can't you understand and acknowledge my worth and value?

We'll make love all through the night
Let us express our passion and desire for each other throughout this magical and intimate night

Lay your troubles down on the chair
Release your worries and burdens onto the seat, and allow yourself to fully relax and be present in this moment

You've got to shake those blues right out your hair
Eliminate and rid yourself of any negative feelings or emotions that weigh you down, and let your hair down to fully embrace the joys of life

I'm just a lonesome ship passing through the night
Once again, I am a solitary and wandering vessel, traveling through the vast and mysterious darkness of the night alone

I'm just a lonesome bird flyin' makin' a midnight flight
Reiterating my free-spirited and independent nature, I soar through the midnight sky with no constraints or expectations

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX

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