Purple Haze
Winger Lyrics
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Acting funny but I don't know why, 'scuse me while I kiss the sky
Purple haze all around, I don't know if I'm climbing up or down
Am I happy or in misery, whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me
Help me, help me
Purple haze all in my eyes, don't know if it's day or night
You got me blown, blown my mind, is it tomorrow or the end of time
Purple haze, purple haze
Purple haze, purple haze
The lyrics to Winger's song "Purple Haze" describe the effects of a psychedelic drug on the singer's perception of reality. The opening lines “Purple haze all in my brain” suggest the singer is under the influence of a substance, and continues to explain how their experience is altering their thoughts and emotions. The line "Lately things don't seem the same, acting funny but I don't know why" implies they are experiencing a sort of existential crisis, feeling confused and disorientated, unsure of who they are and what their purpose is.
The refrain "Scuse me while I kiss the sky" is a reference to Jimi Hendrix's original "Purple Haze" where he sings "Excuse me while I kiss the sky," again indicating the influence of a powerful hallucinogenic. The singer then becomes entranced by a girl and wonders if she has somehow cast a spell on him. The lines "Am I happy or in misery, whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me" suggests that as the singer's sense of reality is being altered, he is feeling a great deal of love and euphoria, but also confusion and disorientation.
Overall, the lyrics to "Purple Haze" explore the unknown and uncharted territory of the human mind while under the influence of drugs. The song perfectly captures the feeling of being lost in an altered state of consciousness, where the world becomes a kaleidoscope of colors and sensations.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple haze all in my brain, lately things don't seem the same
My mind is clouded and my perception of reality is altered
Acting funny but I don't know why, 'scuse me while I kiss the sky
I am behaving strangely due to the effects of the haze, which makes me feel like I am soaring
Purple haze all around, I don't know if I'm climbing up or down
The haze is everywhere and disorienting, making it difficult to determine my location or orientation
Am I happy or in misery, whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me
I am unsure if I am experiencing pleasant or unpleasant emotions, but I am certain that I am under the influence of a girl's enchantment
Help me, help me
I am in a troubling situation and require assistance
Purple haze all in my eyes, don't know if it's day or night
My vision is impaired by the haze, which creates confusion about the time of day
You got me blown, blown my mind, is it tomorrow or the end of time
You have completely astounded me and left me with an overwhelming sense of awe and confusion about the passage of time
Help me, help me
I am still in need of help and guidance
Purple haze, purple haze
I am still lost in the haze, and it continues to envelop me
Purple haze, purple haze
The persistent haze remains, affecting my thoughts and actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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