Purple Haze
The Jimi Hendrix Experienceꀁ Lyrics


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Purple haze, all in my brain
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?
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me

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)

Overall Meaning

The song Purple Haze by The Jimi Hendrix Experience is a classic rock song that has become a cultural icon, and one of the most recognized guitar riffs in music history. The song is known for its psychedelic lyrics and the iconic guitar sound that has made it a staple of rock radio.


The song itself is an ode to the effects of LSD, a powerful psychedelic drug that was popular in the late 1960s. The lyrics describe the feeling of being high on the drug, with the "purple haze" representing the distorted perception of reality that can occur while under the influence of LSD. The song speaks to the feelings of confusion and uncertainty that can arise while under the influence of mind-altering drugs, with lines like "Lately things they don't seem the same, actin' funny, but I don't know why". The chorus of the song, "excuse me while I kiss the sky", is a reference to the feeling of euphoria that can accompany an LSD trip.


Throughout the song, Hendrix uses his signature guitar style to accentuate the otherworldly feeling of the lyrics. The instrumental sections of the song feature Hendrix's iconic guitar sound, with feedback and distortion being used to create a distorted, almost otherworldly sound. The song's powerful guitar riff and the unique sound of Hendrix's guitar work are just a few of the many elements that have made Purple Haze a classic rock staple.


Line by Line Meaning

Purple haze, all in my brain
The singer is experiencing a strong, disorienting sensation that he cannot explain.


Lately things they don't seem the same
Recent events have caused the singer to feel like their perception of the world has shifted in some way.


Actin' funny, but I don't know why
The singer's behavior has changed without explanation, and he is aware of this but cannot understand why.


Excuse me while I kiss the sky
The artist is overcome with a feeling of awe or transcendence, and is using the phrase 'kiss the sky' as a metaphor for this experience.


Purple haze, all around
The strange sensation from earlier is now pervasive and affecting the artist's surroundings.


Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
The singer is unsure of his physical orientation due to the intensity of the experience he is having.


Am I happy or in misery?
The singer is unable to tell whether his feelings are positive or negative due to the disorienting effect of the experience.


What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
The artist attributes the experience to a woman who has enchanted or bewitched him in some way.


Help me
The artist is expressing a desire for assistance in coping with the intensity of his experience.


Ooh, ah
A vocalization indicating the artist's heightened emotional state.


Yeah! Ooh, ah, yeah!
The singer continues to express strong emotions related to his experience.


Purple haze all in my eyes
The disorienting sensation is now affecting the artist's vision.


Don't know if it's day or night
The singer's altered perception is making it difficult to distinguish between day and night.


You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
The woman who the singer believes to be responsible for the experience is having a powerful effect on him.


Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time?
The disorienting effect of the experience is so intense that the singer is struggling to keep track of time or distinguish between different points in time.


Tell me, tell me, purple haze
The artist is imploring the unknown force causing the sensation to reveal itself.


I can't go on like this
The intensity of the experience has become unbearable for the artist.


(Purple haze) you're makin' me blow my mind
The singer is addressing the unknown force causing the sensation, which he believes is responsible for his altered state of mind.


(help me)
The singer is repeating his request for assistance in coping with the experience.


Oh, no, oh
A vocalization indicating the artist's frustration or distress.




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Written by: Jimi Hendrix

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@positional_play

Purple haze, all in my brain
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?
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me

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)



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@Sarazar

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@teenagewasteland9610

Fun Fact: There is a rock bar in Kathmandu, Nepal named Purple Haze Rock Bar. And what's cooler over there is that, there's a portrait of Of JIMI HENDRIX made with 10157 ping pong balls which equals the number of days he lived on the earth (November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970). I hope those who travel to Nepal in the future must check into Purple Haze rock bar. That place is a ripper.

@pilotcannabiss8482

☮️

@bxllwxr1d220

How has the ping pong balls not get out of place since even a little shake could ruin it 😭

@ishantrajan9284

Thanks for the suggestion!

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