Formed in New York in August 1969 after the breakup of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Rainbows was active for just one month, a run which resulted in only four live appearances, most notably at the Woodstock Festival where they made their debut.
Red House
Jimi Hendrix / Gypsy Sun And Rainbows Lyrics
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There's a red house over yonder,
That's where my baby stays
Lord, there's a red house over yonder
Lord, that's where my baby stays
I ain't been home to see my baby
In ninety nine and one half days
The key won't unlock this door
Wait a minute, something's wrong, lord, have mercy
This key won't unlock this door,
Something's goin' on here
I have a bad bad feeling
That my baby don't live her no more
Well, I might as well go back over yonder,
Way back up on the hill
That's something to do
Lord, I might as well go back over yonder,
Way back yonder cross the hill
'Cause if my baby don't love me no more
I know her sister will
Yeah
In Jimi Hendrix and Lonnie Youngblood's song "Red House," Hendrix sings about a red house on a hill where his baby stays. He expresses his longing to see her, but it's been nearly one hundred days since he's been home. However, when he arrives, he finds that the key won't unlock the door, and he's left with a bad feeling that his baby is no longer living there. Throughout the song, Hendrix's vocals are filled with emotion, conveying the sadness and confusion he feels as he realizes that his relationship may be over.
The lyrics in this song are simple but powerful, and they express the universal emotion of heartbreak. The red house that serves as the backdrop of the story is a metaphor for the relationship between the singer and his lover. The fact that the key won't unlock the door suggests that something has changed and the relationship is no longer accessible. Hendrix's mention of his baby's sister loving him serves as a glimmer of hope in an otherwise sad situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah yeah!
Expressing excitement or agreement with what has been said.
There's a red house over yonder,
Referring to a specific house that is visible in the distance and is known to the singer.
That's where my baby stays
That is the place where the singer's romantic partner lives.
Lord, there's a red house over yonder
An exclamation used for emphasis and expressing surprise.
Lord, there's where my baby stays
Repeating the previous line for emphasis and clarity in meaning.
I ain't been home to see my baby
The singer has not visited their romantic partner for a long time.
In ninety nine and one half days
A specific period of time indicating the length of time since the singer has seen their romantic partner.
Wait a minute, something's wrong here
The artist is noticing that something is not right and is questioning the situation.
The key won't unlock this door
The artist is unable to gain entry to the house using their key, indicating that something has changed.
Wait a minute, something's wrong, lord, have mercy
The artist is expressing concern and looking for help from a higher power.
Something's goin' on here
The singer senses that there is something happening that they are not aware of.
I have a bad bad feeling
The artist is expressing a strong sense of unease about the current situation.
That my baby don't live her no more
The singer is worried that their romantic partner no longer resides in the house they are attempting to enter.
Well, I might as well go back over yonder,
The singer is accepting that they cannot gain entry to the house and is choosing to leave the area.
Way back up on the hill
The singer is indicating that they will need to travel a significant distance to reach their next destination.
'Cause if my baby don't love me no more
The artist is acknowledging the possibility that their romantic partner may no longer have feelings for them.
I know her sister will
The artist is suggesting that they may be able to find comfort in the company of their romantic partner's sister, who may be more welcoming.
Yeah.
An exclamation expressing agreement, contentment or enthusiasm.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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@IamJumaSultan
To the loving people around the world and respect truth. This version of SUNDANCE was a rehursal with Jimi , Ali 'K Abuwi on drums and I was playing Bass . The song SUNDANCE came from the Aboriginal Music Society Song Book.
@switchtheflip4077
are you William Parker?
@PokemonGlitches123
Siler Head He's Juma, if you watch the woodstock videos hes the black guy playing the congas. Checked out his channel, its legit :)
@kellykuciemba6789
Wow Juma Sultan, walked with a God, as close to Hendrix as were gonna get peoples.
@greggggg
Wow! It seems incredible to be able to talk with you Juma! Can you describe this jam session at Shokan house? Was it recorded at day or night? "Sundance" and "The Dance" are beautiful jams, peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. You must have spent a great time at Shokan house in the summer of 1969!
@MelonheadTheMan
No ways :O the one and only.
Maaan please elaborate a little on this lovely jam
@nugsymalone1247
I listen to this often, in many states of mind. Today I was hand washing dishes with no shirt on, window open, sunny day, over 90 degrees outside, sober. Had this on and found myself closing my eyes often and just grooving to the tune while I scrubbed. These personal moments with music that no one sees are what makes life so great. So personal. Jimi made my life so much better in such a beautiful way. When I can go on to walk outside and hear the birds, pet my chickens and cats...Eat from my garden for crying out loud, what more do we need?
@mariohernandezmartinez9328
Estás hecho
@dayycam
Never been more real!
@jfaltis
I have been searching YouTube for rare Hendrix jams, outtakes, alternate versions, etc for a very long time and it seems like the quest never ends. I've heard this one before but I still love it for its unique qualities. I'm pretty sure Hendrix played close to 24 hours a day for the 4 year period where he was famous. Endless recordings exist and always I find more... thanks Jimi.