Message To The Universe
Jimi Hendrix / Gypsy Sun And Rainbows Lyrics


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One, two, one, two, three
Well I travel at the speed unknown to man
So I bring you a message from the mirrors of my hand
I said a message of love don't you hid away
Face the mirrors of your mind
Face the truth today

Well I am what I am thank god
Lord some people just don't understand
Help them god
I said find yourself first
And then your tool
Find yourself first
Just don't be no fool

I see a woman comin'
I see ya layin' on your back
For the birth of pleasure
I see you on the right track
Free is free
You ain't supposed to be
Now don't rely on no man
Try to argue instead
I said find yourself first
And then your talent
Work hard in your mind
Go come alive
And prove to the man
Your as strong as him
In the eyes of god

Everybody come alive
Everybody come alive
Everybody come alive
Everybody love a lot
Everybody love a lot




Everybody love a lot
Everybody love a lot

Overall Meaning

In "Message To The Universe," Jimi Hendrix expresses his message of love from the unknown speed at which he travels. He calls on individuals to face the mirrors of their minds and accept the truth. He acknowledges that some people may not understand him but pleads for God's help so that they can. Hendrix encourages individuals to find themselves before anything else and to avoid being fools. He further urges people not to rely on others, especially men, but to argue, hone their talents, and work hard in their minds so that they can prove themselves to be as strong as men, in the eyes of God. As he concludes this message, Hendrix calls on everybody to love and come alive.


The message of "Message To The Universe" aligns with the 1960s counterculture movement, which Hendrix was involved in. He calls for self-discovery and self-expression while rejecting conformism and societal expectations. The song's lyrics also speak to the power dynamics between men and women, where Hendrix champions women's independence and strength.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, one, two, three
Let's get started, let's begin


Well I travel at the speed unknown to man
I'm a force to be reckoned with, moving quickly and with purpose


So I bring you a message from the mirrors of my hand
I have something important to share, something that comes from deep within


I said a message of love don't you hid away
Don't be afraid to love, to express yourself fully and passionately


Face the mirrors of your mind
Reflect on your thoughts and emotions, be open and honest with yourself


Face the truth today
Be truthful, admit your faults and take action to make things right


Well I am what I am thank god
I am who I am, no apologies necessary


Lord some people just don't understand
Unfortunately, not everyone will understand or accept you


Help them god
May they find understanding and compassion


I said find yourself first
Before you can truly love others or succeed in life, you must know and love yourself


And then your tool
Once you have self-love, you can channel that into your passions and purpose


Just don't be no fool
Be wise in your pursuits, don't waste your potential


I see a woman comin'
I observe the struggles of women in society


I see ya layin' on your back
I see women subjected to sexual objectification and harassment


For the birth of pleasure
For the sake of temporary pleasure, often at the expense of women's wellbeing


I see you on the right track
But I also see the potential for positive change and progress


Free is free
Freedom should be the baseline, not something to fight for


You ain't supposed to be
Let go of societal norms and expectations, be your true self


Now don't rely on no man
Women should not have to depend on men for their wellbeing or success


Try to argue instead
Stand up for yourself and your beliefs, challenge the status quo


I said find yourself first
Reiterated importance of self-discovery and self-love


And then your talent
Once you know yourself, you can tap into your unique talents and strengths


Work hard in your mind
Success starts with mental preparation and mindset


Go come alive
Take action, pursue your dreams with vigor and passion


And prove to the man
Show society, especially men who underestimate you, what you're capable of


Your as strong as him
Women are just as capable and deserving of respect and success as men


In the eyes of god
From a spiritual perspective, all humans are equal


Everybody come alive
Inviting everyone to embrace life's opportunities and challenges


Everybody love a lot
Encouraging empathy, compassion and understanding for all




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX

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