Purple Haze
Jimmy Hendrix Lyrics


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Purple haze all in my brain
Lately things don't seem the same
Actin' funny, but I don't know why
'Scuse 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?
Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me

Help me
Help me
Oh, no, no

Hammerin'
Talkin' 'bout heart 'n' s-soul
I'm talkin' about hard stuff
If everybody's still around, fluff and ease, if
So far out my mind
Something's happening, something's happening

Ooo, ahhh
Ooo, ahhh
Ooo, ahhh
Ooo, ahhh, yeah!

Purple haze all in my eyes, uhh
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, yea-yeah, purple haze, yeah
Oh, no, oh
Oh, help me
Tell me, baby, tell me
I can't go on like this
You're makin' me blow my mind, mama




N-no, nooo
No, it's painful, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Purple Haze" is about the effects of drug use, specifically the psychedelic drug LSD, on the mind and perception of reality. The lyrics describe the feeling of being under the influence of the drug, with the "purple haze" representing the hallucinations and altered state of consciousness that the drug induces. The singer is experiencing confusion and disorientation, unsure whether he is coming up or down, happy or miserable. He feels like he's in a trance, as if someone has cast a spell on him.


The chorus includes the famous line "Excuse me while I kiss the sky," which is believed to be Hendrix's way of describing the feeling of being so high that he feels like he can touch the sky. The song also alludes to the spiritual and mystical experiences that some people have on LSD, with the singer feeling like something significant is happening to him, but not quite sure what.


Line by Line Meaning

Purple haze all in my brain
I am experiencing a state of confusion and uncertainty


Lately things don't seem the same
Something has altered my perception of reality


Actin' funny, but I don't know why
I am behaving strangely without understanding the cause


'Scuse me while I kiss the sky
I am embracing my heightened state of mind and losing myself in it


Purple haze all around
There is a pervasive sense of confusion and uncertainty in my world


Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
I am unsure whether I am experiencing a good or bad trip


Am I happy or in misery?
I cannot discern whether my current state is positive or negative


Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me
My altered state is the result of the influence of a powerful woman


Help me
I am struggling to cope with the intensity of my experience


Hammerin'
I am focusing intently on something


Talkin' 'bout heart 'n' s-soul
I am exploring deep, spiritual concepts


I'm talkin' about hard stuff
I am discussing challenging topics


If everybody's still around, fluff and ease, if
If I still have an audience, I will continue with my performance


So far out my mind
I am completely disconnected from reality


Something's happening, something's happening
I can sense a significant shift taking place


Ooo, ahhh
I am expressing my pleasure and satisfaction


Ooo, ahhh
I am fully immersed in my experience


Ooo, ahhh
I am overwhelmed by my emotions


Ooo, ahhh, yeah!
I am feeling incredible sensations


Purple haze all in my eyes, uhh
I am experiencing visual distortions


Don't know if it's day or night
I cannot distinguish between different times of day


You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
The intensity of my altered state is overwhelming me


Is it tomorrow or just the end of time?
I am questioning the very nature of existence


Ooh
I am expressing surprise or delight


Help me
I am calling out for assistance or guidance


Ahh, yea-yeah, purple haze, yeah
I am fully embracing my altered state of mind


Oh, no, oh
I am feeling anxiety or fear


Tell me, baby, tell me
I am seeking understanding or connection with others


I can't go on like this
I am struggling to maintain my composure in my altered state


You're makin' me blow my mind, mama
The spellbinding power of the woman continues to affect me


N-no, nooo
I am expressing discomfort or pain


No, it's painful, baby
I am experiencing physical or emotional pain as a result of my altered state




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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)



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@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!

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