Purple Haze
Ozzy Osbourne & Zakk Wylde & Randy Castillo & Geezer Butler 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
Excuse me while i kiss the sky

Purple haze all around
Don't know if I'm coming 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 i don't know

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

Who knows?
Help me
Oh yeah
Come on know




Tell me
Tell me

Overall Meaning

"Purple Haze" is a classic psychedelic rock song by Jimi Hendrix, covered here by Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Randy Castillo, and Geezer Butler. The lyrics are a surreal and trippy description of being under the influence of the titular "purple haze", which seems to be affecting the singer's senses, perception, and emotions in unpredictable ways. The opening line "Purple Haze all in my brain" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer struggles to make sense of his altered state of mind. He feels like things are not the same as before and he's acting funny without knowing why. He then apologizes for any strange behavior by saying "Excuse me while I kiss the sky", which could be interpreted as a reference to getting high or a metaphor for transcendence.


The chorus of "Purple Haze" adds to the confusion by describing a world where everything is bathed in a purple haze, and the singer doesn't know whether he's coming up or down, whether he's happy or miserable. He blames it all on the spell of a particular girl who has him under her influence. The verses alternate between describing the physical effects of the purple haze on the singer's eyes and mind, and asking for help or clarification. The song ends on an ambiguous note, with the singer wondering if it's tomorrow or the end of time, and seeking answers desperately.


Line by Line Meaning

Purple Haze all in my brain
The feeling of confusion and uncertainty that clouds my mind.


Lately things don't seem the same
The current events don't fit my previous understanding of the world.


Acting funny but I don't know why
My behavior seems to be changed, but I don't understand the reason.


Excuse me while I kiss the sky
I'm so overwhelmed by this feeling that I'm kissing the heavens.


Purple haze all around
The environment feels strange and unrecognizable.


Don't know if I'm coming up or down
I can't differentiate between euphoria or depression.


Am I happy or in misery
I can't differentiate between joy and sorrow.


Whatever it is that girl put a spell on me
A woman's charm and beauty have a dramatic impact on my senses.


Help me help me
I'm pleading for assistance to understand my situation.


Oh I don't know
I'm admitting my confusion and lack of comprehension.


Purple haze all in my eyes
The world is a hazy and confusing place.


Don't know if it's day or night
I can't differentiate between the time of day.


You've got me blowin', blowin' my mind
The situation is so intense that it's blowing my mind.


Is it tomorrow or just the end of time
The confusion is so great that I'm questioning the fundamental nature of my reality.


Who knows
I don't have answers, and neither does anyone else.


Help me
Once again, I'm pleading for assistance.


Oh yeah
An acknowledgement that things are intense.


Come on now
An urgent request that something needs to change.


Tell me, tell me
A cry for answers and clarity.




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Joe S

I have the original CD of the Make a Difference that this was on