Purple Haze
Jimi Hendrix (Backing Track) Lyrics
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Lately things they don't seem the same
Actin' funny, but I don't know why
Excuse me while I kiss the sky
Purple haze, all around
Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
Am I happy or in misery?
Help me
Help me
Oh, no, no
Ooh, ah
Ooh, ah
Ooh, ah
Ooh, ah, yeah!
Purple haze all in my eyes
Don't know if it's day or night
You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time?
Ooh
Help me
Ahh, yeah, yeah, purple haze
Oh, no, oh
Oh, help me
Tell me, tell me, purple haze
I can't go on like this
(Purple haze) you're makin' me blow my mind
Purple haze, n-no, no
(Purple haze)
Jimi Hendrix's song "Purple Haze" is an iconic classic rock song that is both simple and complex at the same time. The song is a vivid description of the effects of drug use, specifically LSD, on the mind and body of the user. The first line of the song, "Purple haze, all in my brain," describes the psychedelic nature of the drug and how it alters the user's perception of the world around them. The second line, "Lately things they don't seem the same," highlights the feeling of disorientation and confusion that comes with drug use.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more frenzied and chaotic, mirroring the feeling of being high on LSD. The line "Don't know if I'm comin' up or down" is a perfect description of the feeling of being on a drug that makes the user feel both euphoric and anxious at the same time. The repetition of the words "Help me" throughout the song suggests that the user is aware of the dangers of their drug use but cannot stop themselves from indulging.
The final line of the song, "Purple haze, n-no, no," suggests that the user is aware of the dangers of their drug use but cannot stop themselves. The song is a reflection of the counterculture of the 1960s and 70s, where drugs were a common part of the social scene. The song has since become a rock classic and is regarded as one of the most memorable songs from the era.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple haze, all in my brain
Feeling confused and disoriented by the effects of drugs
Lately things they don't seem the same
Feeling like everything has changed or become distorted
Actin' funny, but I don't know why
Behaving in unusual or unpredictable ways due to the influence of drugs
Excuse me while I kiss the sky
Experiencing a powerful sensory or emotional experience
Purple haze, all around
Feeling overwhelmed by the influence of drugs
Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
Feeling disoriented and unsure of one's surroundings or state of mind
Am I happy or in misery?
Experiencing conflicting emotions or moods
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
Feeling enchanted or bewitched by someone's presence or actions
Help me
Calling out for assistance or support
Help me
Repeating the request for help
Oh, no, no
Expressing frustration, despair, or disappointment
Ooh, ah
Experiencing intense physical or emotional sensations
Ooh, ah
Repeating the expression of sensation
Ooh, ah
Continuing to express strong feelings
Ooh, ah, yeah!
Experiencing heightened pleasure or excitement
Purple haze all in my eyes
Experiencing intense visual distortions and hallucinations
Don't know if it's day or night
Losing track of time and the distinction between day and night
You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
Feeling overwhelmed and speechless due to the effects of drugs
Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time?
Pondering existential questions in a state of confusion and disorientation
Ooh
Experiencing a sudden shift in emotions or sensations
Help me
Calling out for assistance or support
Ahh, yeah, yeah, purple haze
Acknowledging the intense influence of drugs on one's perception and experience
Oh, no, oh
Expressing frustration or pain
Oh, help me
Pleading for assistance or support
Tell me, tell me, purple haze
Seeking answers or explanations for one's state of mind and perceptions
I can't go on like this
Expressing a sense of hopelessness or despair
(Purple haze) you're makin' me blow my mind
Acknowledging the powerful and overwhelming influence of drugs on one's mind and perception
Purple haze, n-no, no
Reacting to the intense sensations and experiences brought on by drugs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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Purple haze, all in my brain
Lately things they don't seem the same
Actin' funny, but I don't know why
Excuse me while I kiss the sky
Purple haze, all around
Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
Am I happy or in misery?
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
Help me
Help me
Oh, no, no
Ooh, ah
Ooh, ah
Ooh, ah
Ooh, ah, yeah!
Purple haze all in my eyes
Don't know if it's day or night
You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time?
Ooh
Help me
Ahh, yeah, yeah, purple haze
Oh, no, oh
Oh, help me
Tell me, tell me, purple haze
I can't go on like this
(Purple haze) you're makin' me blow my mind
Purple haze, n-no, no
(Purple haze)
@Sarazar
Still legendary!
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@lamppuu1
Yessir!
@bobdesmonats
Moin Sarazar
@depressedgrizzlyADG
Lol Sarazar hab dich damals vor 6 Jahren geschaut 😅
@teenagewasteland9610
Fun Fact: There is a rock bar in Kathmandu, Nepal named Purple Haze Rock Bar. And what's cooler over there is that, there's a portrait of Of JIMI HENDRIX made with 10157 ping pong balls which equals the number of days he lived on the earth (November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970). I hope those who travel to Nepal in the future must check into Purple Haze rock bar. That place is a ripper.
@pilotcannabiss8482
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@bxllwxr1d220
How has the ping pong balls not get out of place since even a little shake could ruin it 😭
@ishantrajan9284
Thanks for the suggestion!