izabella
Jimmy Hendrix Lyrics
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Hey girl you know we gotta war
Yeah, we got a war to fight
Izabella I'm fightin this war for you
Hey little girl I'm fightin' this war for the children of the world and you
So I hope you hear me baby
That what I'm tryin to tell you is true
Izabella I'm fighting this war for you
Hey, girl I'm fightin this war for the chlidren and you
Yeah, you save your love for me
Then I'll know that I'll be fightin' true
Izabella, hey Izabella
We've gotta fight this war against hatred
The lyrics of Jimi Hendrix's "Izabella" speak of a dream about a girl named Izabella and the war that needs to be fought for her and the children of the world. Hendrix communicates that he is fighting this war for her and he wants her to hear him and know that what he is fighting for is true. He tells Izabella to save her love for him, as this will make him fight more honestly. Hendrix then reminds Izabella that the war is against hatred and the world needs to unite to conquer it.
The lyrics of the song reflect the era when it was written, during the 1960s when there were multiple wars happening (Vietnam War, Cold War) and the Civil Rights Movement was in full swing. Hendrix was known for using his platform to talk about peace and equality, and "Izabella" is one of his many songs calling for unity and tackling societal issues. The song also deals with the concept of love, telling Izabella to save it for Hendrix in order to fight with true intention. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, reflecting the complex social climate of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Izabella I'm dreamin about ya every night
Izabella, I am constantly thinking about you and dreaming of you at night.
Hey girl you know we gotta war
Hey, Izabella, there is a war that we must fight.
Yeah, we got a war to fight
It is our duty to fight this war.
Izabella I'm fightin this war for you
I am fighting this war for you, Izabella.
Hey little girl I'm fightin' this war for the children of the world and you
I am also fighting this war for the betterment of children and you, Izabella.
So I hope you hear me baby
I hope you understand the significance of this war, Izabella.
That what I'm tryin to tell you is true
I want you to know that I am being completely honest with you, Izabella.
Izabella I'm fighting this war for you
I am fighting for you, Izabella.
Hey, girl I'm fightin this war for the children and you
Once again, I am fighting for the betterment of children and you, Izabella.
Yeah, you save your love for me
Please save your love for me, Izabella.
Then I'll know that I'll be fightin' true
If you save your love for me, it will give me the strength to fight this war honestly, Izabella.
Izabella, hey Izabella
Izabella, my dear Izabella.
We've gotta fight this war against hatred
Together, we must fight against the hatred that is present in this war, Izabella.
Contributed by Hannah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CkYAll1anc3
I named my daughter Izabella after hearing this song while on deployment. Welcome to the world Izabella, born August 8th 2021.
@michaelm7116
i named my daughter jimi hendrix
@Nononsensetypeofguy
@@michaelm7116 😭😭😭
@hamzabenkacimi
@@michaelm7116 well do
@hamzabenkacimi
congrats
@traffiquest1094
¡ Muy bien hecho !
@brickfootsteve
One of the best performances from all 4 sets at the Fillmore. The quintessential Izabella. Fucking flawless.
@Jr-sw8wj
I’ve tried to play it. It’s as impossible of a song as any Jimi had.
@neillbaxter9613
Dude yes
@jplew138
You ain't wrong...