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.
Spanish Castle Magic
Jimi Hendrix / Gypsy Sun And Rainbows Lyrics
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It takes about half a day
To get there
If we travel by my, dragonfly
No it's not in Spain
But all the same
You know
And the wind's just right
Hey
Hang on my darling
Hang on if you want to go
You know it's really groovy place
And it's just a little bit of a Spanish castle magic
The clouds are really low
And they overflow
With cotton candy
And battle grounds
Red and brown
But it's all in your mind
Don't think your time
On bad things
Just float your little mind around
Look out
Hang on my darling yeah
Hang on if you want to go
It puts everything else on the shelf
With just a little bit of Spanish castle magic
Yeah baby
Hang on my darling yeah
Hang on, hang on if you want to go
It puts everything else on the shelf
With just a little bit of Spanish castle magic
Hey
Its all in your mind
A little bit of daydream here and there
The song "Spanish Castle Magic" by Jimi Hendrix Experience is a psychedelic rock piece that takes the listener on a journey to a mystical and enchanting place, the Spanish Castle. The song starts with the line "It's very far away, it takes about half a day to get there if we travel by my dragonfly" which immediately sets the tone of the song as a dreamy and surreal experience that can only be accessed through the power of imagination. The dragonfly, which is generally seen as a symbol of transformation, represents the journey of the mind and the soul, that can take us to faraway places that we can only dream of.
The Spanish Castle is not actually in Spain, but is still referred to with a groovy name, that adds to the mystical and magical aura of the song. The clouds in the Spanish Castle are overflowing with cotton candy and battle grounds red and brown, which signifies the contrast of innocence and violence, yet also of the fantastical and grounded in reality. In the end, the song reminds us that it is all in our mind, and we should not be focusing on pessimistic or harmful things, and instead float our little mind around and find peace and happiness in our imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very far away
The place being referred to is located at a considerable distance
It takes about half a day
It will require a substantial amount of time to reach the location
To get there
The purpose is to arrive at the destination
If we travel by my....dragonfly
The mode of transportation to said location is unconventional, perhaps even imaginary
No it's not in Spain
Despite the name, the place is not in Spain
But all the same
Despite not being located in Spain, the place still has an interesting name and quality
You know
Suggesting that the listener is already familiar with said place
It's a groovy name
The name of the place has a cool and interesting quality to it
And the wind's just right
The atmospheric conditions are favorable for traveling to said destination
Hey
An interjection to capture the listener's attention
Hang on my darling
Encouragement to stay committed to the journey
Hang on if you want to go
A reminder that only those who are truly invested in the journey should continue
You know it's really groovy place
Reassurance that the destination is worth the journey
And it's just a little bit of a Spanish castle magic
The place has a unique and magical quality, reminiscent of a Spanish castle
The clouds are really low
The atmosphere around the location is unusual, with low clouds
And they overflow
The clouds are excessive and abundant
With cotton candy
The clouds have a fluffy and sweet quality
And battle grounds
The location is associated with violent conflict or emotional turmoil
Red and brown
The colors of the location are rich and earthy
But it's all in your mind
The nature of the location is subjective, open to interpretation and perception
Don't think your time
Advice to avoid dwelling on negative or unimportant thoughts
On bad things
Specifically referring to negative thoughts or emotions
Just float your little mind around
Encouragement to embrace daydreaming or a childlike sense of wonder
Look out
An admonition to be alert or cautious
It puts everything else on the shelf
The location has a transformative effect, enabling one to escape from reality
Yeah baby
An expression of enthusiasm or approval
A little bit of daydream here and there
Emphasizing that the essence of the location is found in the realm of imagination
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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