Purple Haze
Rhythm Del Mundo Lyrics
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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?
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)
The iconic song "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix has been a subject of interpretation and speculation since its release in 1967. One of the most distinct and memorable aspects of the song is the repeated phrase "Purple Haze all in my brain" which has been subject to numerous attempts at interpretation. Some scholars believe that the "Purple Haze" refers to a psychedelic experience brought on by LSD, which was popular during the time the song was released. Others suggest that the lyrics refer to Hendrix's difficulty in adjusting to his newfound fame and success, which seemed to have come on suddenly and without warning.
The lyrics of the song create a sense of disorientation and confusion as Hendrix describes feeling like things are not the same as before, and not knowing why he's feeling the way he is. He describes the feeling of being under a spell, which could represent the power that the girl he's referring to has over him. Hendrix's lyrics create a sense of unreality and dissociation, as he seems unclear about his own emotions and sense of self.
Overall, "Purple Haze" is a powerful song that captures the psychedelic ethos of the 1960s, while also speaking to the universal human experience of confusion, disorientation, and spellbinding emotion. The lyrics speak to the power that people can have over each other, as well as the intense, overwhelming feelings that can come with any major life change.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple haze, all in my brain
I feel like I'm in a daze, as if my thoughts are clouded by a purple fog.
Lately things they don't seem the same
I've been feeling like things are changing around me, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Actin' funny, but I don't know why
I've been behaving strangely, but I don't understand why I'm doing it.
Excuse me while I kiss the sky
I'm experiencing an overwhelming sense of joy or freedom, as if I'm kissing the sky.
Purple haze, all around
The purple fog seems to have surrounded me completely.
Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
I can't tell if I'm experiencing something positive or negative.
Am I happy or in misery?
I'm unsure whether the feelings I'm having are good or bad.
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
I feel like this strange behavior is somehow connected to a girl who has somehow enchanted me.
Help me
I'm struggling to make sense of what's happening to me and I need assistance.
Ooh, ah
I'm experiencing strong and intense emotions.
Oh, no, no
I'm frightened or concerned about what's happening to me.
Ooh, ah
I'm still experiencing intense and powerful emotions.
Ooh, ah, yeah!
These emotions continue to overwhelm me.
Purple haze all in my eyes
The purple fog seems to have seeped into my vision and I can't see clearly.
Don't know if it's day or night
I can't tell what time of day it is because of the purple haze in my vision.
You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
I'm feeling incredibly overwhelmed and unbalanced.
Is it tomorrow or just the end of time?
I'm uncertain about the future and what's in store for me.
Ahh, yeah, yeah, purple haze
The purple haze is still causing me problems and I'm struggling to deal with it.
Oh, no, oh
I'm still feeling fearful or distressed about what's happening to me.
Tell me, tell me, purple haze
I'm desperately seeking answers and help with the purple haze.
I can't go on like this (purple haze)
This strange behavior and the purple haze are too much for me to handle alone.
You're makin' me blow my mind (purple haze)
The purple haze is still overwhelming me and compromising my ability to think clearly.
Purple haze, n-no, no (purple haze)
The purple haze is still a problem and I can't seem to shake it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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El Dada
Amazing!!!!
- Beeman
I wonder when they will release a new album, and what the project will be.
Rhythms Del Mundo
Studio Rio
Havana Maestros
??? (What's next?)
- Beeman
Too bad it's instrumental. I wonder what they would have done at 0:51.
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