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Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding Lyrics
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And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
Chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island
Might even raise just a little sand
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
I said, I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
Then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one
And don't be late, don't be late
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I'm a voodoo child
The interpretation of "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix has been a subject of debate among music enthusiasts, and there are various interpretations. The overall theme is that Jimi Hendrix is a powerful and mystical being that has the ability to tackle monumental challenges with his bare hands. He speaks of standing next to a mountain and taking it down, causing a volcanic eruption or lifting sand to create an island, which seems impossible for an ordinary man. However, for Jimi Hendrix, it's all in a day's work as a voodoo child.
The concept of a voodoo child is someone gifted with supernatural abilities and an intimate connection with the divine. Jimi Hendrix embodies this with the lyrics "lord knows I'm a voodoo child," suggesting that whatever he does is under the guidance of a higher power. The song has a sense of both confidence and melancholy, with the lines "I'll give it right back to you one of these days" suggesting a fleeting sense of mortality, as if Jimi is warning the listener not to take life for granted. The final lines "don't be late, don't be late" add to this sense of urgency, hinting at the possibility that they may never meet again.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
I am powerful and confident.
And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
I have the strength to overcome any obstacle.
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island
Even when things break down, I can create something new and better from the pieces.
Might even raise just a little sand
I may stir up some trouble for the sake of progress and change.
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
My unique skills and talents make me stand out from the crowd.
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I am aware of my unique abilities and utilize them to stand out in the world.
I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I apologize for any inconvenience or burden I may have caused you.
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
I will repay you for your time and effort when the opportunity arises.
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
If we do not see each other again in this life,
Then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one
We will reunite in the next phase of existence.
And don't be late, don't be late
Be prompt and timely so we do not miss our opportunity to reconnect.
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
I have a unique and powerful aura that sets me apart from others.
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I am confident and certain in my abilities as a voodoo child.
I'm a voodoo child
I am a powerful and unique individual with a distinct set of skills and characteristics.
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Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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