Purple Haze
Rhythms Del Mundo feat. The Killers Lyrics


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Purple Haze was 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 coming up or down
Am I happy or in misery?
Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me

Purple Haze was in my eyes
don't know if it's day or night




you've got me blowing, blowing my mind
is it tomorrow or just the end of time?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Purple Haze by Rhythms Del Mundo featuring The Killers is a psychedelic journey about a man's altered state of mind. The song opens with the line, "Purple Haze was in my brain," which immediately sets the tone for the song. The color purple is often associated with psychedelic experiences, and the "haze" suggests a state of confusion or disorientation. As the song continues, the lyrics describe how the man feels like things aren't the same as they once were and he's acting funny, but he can't quite pinpoint the reason why. However, he finds himself under the spell of a girl who has cast a spell on him.


The chorus asks the rhetorical question, "Don't know if I'm coming up or down, am I happy or in misery?" and it's a perfect summary of the song. The character is in a place of uncertainty, and he doesn't know how to navigate the situation. The song ends with the line, "is it tomorrow or just the end of time?" which further emphasizes the sense of confusion that the man is feeling.


Overall, Purple Haze is a powerful testament to the psychedelic experience that we see in popular culture. The lyrics speak to the confusion, disorientation, and disassociation that often comes with using hallucinogens. However, the song also speaks to the captivating nature of the experience, and how it can leave one feeling spellbound and under the influence of a higher power.


Line by Line Meaning

Purple Haze was in my brain
I was under the influence of drugs and experiencing distorted perception.


lately things don't seem the same
My current reality is altered and does not match my previous perception of the world.


actin' funny but I don't know why
I am behaving strangely but cannot explain the cause due to my altered state of mind.


'scuse me while I kiss the sky
I am experiencing a euphoric sensation and expressing a desire to soar to new heights.


Purple Haze all around,
The hallucinogen is affecting my senses and I see a purple haze everywhere.


don't know if I'm coming up or down
I am unsure if I am experiencing an upward or downward trajectory due to the drug's effect on perception.


Am I happy or in misery?
My emotions are in flux and I am unsure if I am experiencing happiness or distress.


Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me
The drug's effect on me may have been initiated or heightened by influence from a female.


Purple Haze was in my eyes
The drug is affecting not only my brain but also my vision.


don't know if it's day or night
My perception of time has been distorted, and I cannot tell whether it is day or night.


you've got me blowing, blowing my mind
The drug is causing my mind to be blown away and overwhelmed by the altered sensations.


is it tomorrow or just the end of time?
My sense of time and reality is so distorted that I cannot determine if what I am experiencing is simply the next day or the end of the world.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX

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Comments from YouTube:

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.

#ScuzeMeWhileIKissThisGuy

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