Hendrix performed in the early hours of 31 August 1970 at the Isle of Wight Festival to a huge crowd with Mitch Mitchell on drums and Billy Cox on bass. In the beginning Hendrix had technical problems, which at one point during "Machine Gun" involved the security's radio signal interfering with his amp's output.
David Gilmour from Pink Floyd has confirmed that he watched this Hendrix concert in person.
Freedom
Jimi Hendrix / Wild Blue Angel Lyrics
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Hanging out of my bed
You're messin' with my life
So I brought my lead
You even mess with my children
And you're screamin' at my wife, baby
Get off my back,
If you want to get outta here alive
Freedom,
That's what I want now
Freedom, that's what I need now
Freedom to live
Freedom, so I can give
You got my heart
Speak electric water
You got my soul
Screamin' and howlin'
You know you hook my girlfriend
You know the drugstore man
When I don't need it now
I was trying to slap it out of her head
Freedom, so I can live
Freedom, so I can give
Freedom, yeah
Freedom, that's what I need
You don't have to say that you love
If you don't mean it
You'd better believe
If you need me
Or you just want to bleed me
You'd better stick in your dagger in someone else
So I can leave
Set me free
(Yeah)
Right on, straight ahead
Stay up and straight ahead
Freedom, so I can live it
Freedom, 'cause I've got lotta to give, baby
Freedom, so I can live, freedom
(Keep on pushin', straight ahead)
In Jimi Hendrix's song "Freedom," the lyrics express the desire to break free from the chains of oppression and control. Hendrix describes how his pride is being infringed upon and how his life is being messed with, indicating that he is being controlled by an outside force. He then goes on to say that this force is even affecting his family, as they are being screamed at and harassed. He declares that he will not put up with this any longer and demands the freedom to live his life on his own terms.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, describing how this oppressive force has his heart and soul in its grip. He even mentions how his girlfriend and the drugstore man have been hooked by this force. In desperation, he tries to slap it out of his girlfriend's head, indicating the level of frustration and despair he is experiencing. He ends the verse by repeating his demand for freedom so that he can live and give his best to the world.
Overall, the song is a passionate expression of the desire for personal autonomy and freedom from control. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is being dominated and oppressed, and they yearn for the ability to live their life and give their best to the world without interference. It's a powerful message that continues to resonate with people to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
You got my pride
My self-respect is at stake here because of your actions.
Hanging out of my bed
It's affecting me at a very personal level and causing me distress.
You're messin' with my life
Your behavior is interfering with my life and causing me problems.
So I brought my lead
I am willing to take drastic measures to protect myself and my loved ones.
You even mess with my children
You are targeting the most vulnerable and innocent people in my life, which is unacceptable.
And you're screamin' at my wife, baby
Your behavior is causing emotional harm to my significant other and that is not okay.
Get off my back,
Stop bothering me and leave me alone.
If you want to get outta here alive
If you don't want to face the consequences, you better back off now.
Freedom,
That's what I want now
All I want now is to be free from your oppression and control.
Freedom, that's what I need now
Having autonomy over my own life and choices is imperative for me at this point.
Freedom to live
I want to be able to live my life on my own terms and not be dictated by your actions and influences.
Freedom, so I can give
Being free means I can give to others and do more good in the world.
You got my heart
You are affecting me emotionally and causing me distress.
Speak electric water
Your words and actions have a powerful impact on me, like electricity and water.
You got my soul
You are affecting me at a fundamental level and taking away my sense of self.
Screamin' and howlin'
I am in a lot of pain and anguish because of your actions.
You know you hook my girlfriend
You have manipulated someone I care about and taken advantage of them.
You know the drugstore man
Your actions are affecting innocent people who are just trying to live their lives.
When I don't need it now
I am trying to get rid of these negative influences in my life.
I was trying to slap it out of her head
I was attempting to get rid of the bad influences in my life and protect my girlfriend.
You don't have to say that you love
You don't have to pretend to care about me or my loved ones.
If you don't mean it
I would prefer honesty over insincere affection any day.
You'd better believe
I am serious about wanting to be free from your negative influence.
If you need me
If you require my help, I am not sure I can provide it given the harm you have caused me and my loved ones.
Or you just want to bleed me
If you are just trying to take advantage of me and my resources, I won't let you do that.
You'd better stick in your dagger in someone else
If you are looking to harm someone or cause trouble, look elsewhere because I'm not letting it happen.
So I can leave
I am ready to walk away from this relationship or situation because I value my freedom too much.
Set me free
I am pleading with you to let me be free from your influence and control.
(Yeah)
I mean it, and I'm not backing down.
Right on, straight ahead
I am determined to move forward without looking back or giving in to any negativity.
Stay up and straight ahead
I am focused on staying positive, staying strong, and moving ahead in a righteous way.
Freedom, so I can live it
Being free is essential for me to be able to live a happy, healthy life.
Freedom, 'cause I've got lotta to give, baby
I know that being free will allow me to be my best self and give back to the world in a meaningful way.
Freedom, so I can live, freedom
I just can't stress enough how important it is for me to have the freedom to live my life the way I see fit.
(Keep on pushin', straight ahead)
I will not let anything stand in my way or stop me from achieving my goals and finding my freedom.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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@cjfunstuff
Imagine if this man would have lived 50 more years. Imagine the just absolutely mesmerizing albums this man would have produced. His existence has inspired millions and completely defined a decade. Hands down the best guitar player in the world.
@numv2
He's even better at song writing.
@probation1016
I agree & well said
@kylemiller1046
lions hunting
@Sparky5999
And, I will add, In history....
@FeralMarauder
Not even close to the best guitar player.
@lorddominicshadow4210
I love Hendrix, his groove, his blues and funky influences... he was amazing. Maybe he really is the best guitarist of all time.
@taylorj6177
Yup. No question, in my mind.. And I've been playing 20 years.
@taylorj6177
@God Love I absolutely can play Hendrix.
@divyam3351
@God Love its how you understand music, I'm 16 and I can play those