Voodoo Child
Voodoo Child Lyrics


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Well, I stand up next to a mountain
And I chop it down with
The edge of my hand
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
Chop it down with
The edge of my hand
Well, I pick up all the pieces
And make an island
Might even raise just a little sand
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child

I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
I said, I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
Then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one
And don't be late, don't be late
'Cause I'm a voodoo child




Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I'm a voodoo child

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Voodoo Child's song Voodoo Child (Live) are a testament to the power and strength of the human spirit. The opening lines, "Well, I stand up next to a mountain and I chop it down with the edge of my hand" are a metaphor for the ability of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle or challenge that comes its way. This imagery is reinforced in the repeated line "I'm a voodoo child, Lord knows I'm a voodoo child" which suggests that the singer is imbued with supernatural power or strength. The second verse is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of one's time on earth. The line "And if I don't meet you no more in this world, then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one" suggests that the singer is at peace with the idea of death and is looking towards a better future beyond this life.


Overall, the song is an anthem for the unstoppable power of the human spirit and the importance of living each moment to its fullest. It is a call to embrace life's challenges and to use whatever strength or power one possesses to overcome them, no matter how insurmountable they may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I stand up next to a mountain
I have immense power and courage


And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
I can conquer any obstacle with ease


Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island Might even raise just a little sand
I can create something from nothing, even turning something as difficult as rubble into a paradise


'Cause I'm a voodoo child Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I possess supernatural abilities beyond comprehension


I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time I'll give it right back to you one of these days
I apologize for taking up your valuable time and promise to repay you in the future


I said, I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time I'll give it right back to you one of these days
Once again, I apologize for wasting your time and will make it up to you soon


And if I don't meet you no more in this world Then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one And don't be late, don't be late
If we don't see each other in this life, we will meet again in the afterlife and I hope you'll be there on time


'Cause I'm a voodoo child Lord knows I'm a voodoo child I'm a voodoo child
As a voodoo child, I continue to possess supernatural abilities beyond comprehension




Writer(s): Jimi Hendrix

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