Purple Haze
Ministry Lyrics


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Purple haze All in my brain
Lately things don't seem the same
Acting funny but I don't know why
'Scuse me while I kiss the sky

Purple Haze all around
Don't know if I'm climbin up or down
Am I happy or in misery
Whatever it is That girl put a spell on me

Help me Help me

Purple haze all in my eyes
Don't know if it's day or night
You got me blown Blown my mind
Is it tomorrow or the end of time





Help me Help me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Purple Haze by Ministry talks about being lost and confused under the influence of a drug, which is often associated with Jimi Hendrix's experience with LSD. The first two lines suggest a state of confusion, as the singer is experiencing something different from what he is used to. The third line, "Acting funny but I don't know why," highlights a sense of detachment from reality. The line "Excuse me while I kiss the sky" suggests a detachment from reality and an almost transcendental experience.


The second verse talks about the same confusion and detachment that the singer is experiencing, as he's not sure whether he's climbing up or down. The line "That girl put a spell on me" is an important one, as it suggests that the singer is under the influence of something, or someone. The third verse talks about a complete state of confusion, as the singer can't even tell if it's day or night.


Overall, the lyrics of Purple Haze by Ministry paint a picture of a person lost in a world of confusion and detachment, experiencing something he can't quite understand. The lyrics suggest an almost transcendental experience, which is what makes the song so compelling.


Line by Line Meaning

Purple haze All in my brain
I'm experiencing a confused mental state that is clouding my judgment


Lately things don't seem the same
Recently, things have not been going the way they usually do for me


Acting funny but I don't know why
I'm behaving strangely, but I'm not sure what's causing it


'Scuse me while I kiss the sky
I need to indulge in some type of activity that will provide me with a sense of release or freedom


Purple Haze all around
My confused state of mind is affecting my entire environment


Don't know if I'm climbin up or down
I have lost my sense of direction and cannot distinguish between progress and regression


Am I happy or in misery
I cannot recognize if I am experiencing positive or negative emotions


Whatever it is That girl put a spell on me
I am convinced that a particular girl has significantly impacted my overall mental state


Help me Help me
I need assistance because I cannot overcome my current predicament on my own


Purple haze all in my eyes
My confusion has reached a point where it's affecting my ability to visually process information


Don't know if it's day or night
I cannot distinguish between different times of the day, which causes me even more confusion


You got me blown Blown my mind
I'm experiencing something so intense that it's overwhelming my senses


Is it tomorrow or the end of time
I'm so disoriented that I cannot tell what's going on around me and cannot distinguish between the present and the future


Help me Help me
I need assistance because I cannot overcome my current predicament on my own




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Comments from YouTube:

Christopher Powell

I actually really hate this cover.

Jbramson12

it isn’t intended to usurp the original. It’s totally an attempt to take the song in a completely unpredictable direction. It’s certainly more interesting than someone just doing a shitty Jimi impression

Balls Industries

I mean it sounds much different than the original, certainly not an aspect that everyone loves, almost to the point where it's barely a cover, but the song itself is pretty good I must admit, and I do not blame you for feeling that way.

Nair Haile

Ministry is sick as a pioneer of the industrial metal genre, and how they turned a Hendrix classic into a classic without butchering it displays there fucking creative genius as a group

Matt D

And to think that they were originally a new wave pop band as well.

hector manuel uribe ruiz

aunque no supera al gran jimmy esta cool esta version

Fernando macedo de toledo

grande versão.

Galileo Shift

brilliant

PA Flanary

Put aside your love for Jimmie and this kicks fucking ass. Guess I'm just a Ministry ho. lol.

enzyme1988

Again, Purple Haze! 🚬

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