Voodoo
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The spirits always harmonize
When she's not around
The flames synchronize
Receiving all the light
Receiving all the light
Rolling around by the pale moonlight
Cause she made her way to my dreams last night
Out of sight and out of mind
Till she burned through my self conscious mind
Girl put a spell, she put a spell on me
Mesmerized by the fire in her eyes
Enchanted by the spell she made
Necromancer, sweet romancer, voodoo dancer
Dancing through the concave of my mind
I don't know why
You summon spirits of demise
You bled the moon till the sunrise
As flames synchronize
Receiving all the light
Receiving all the light
Now I know your evil in disguise
Should of know your love was cyanide
Poisoning, poisoning my soul and mind
Sorceress your curse if lift
Go back to your dark abyss
You wont be missed, you wont be missed
You get what you wish
Mesmerized by the fire in her eyes
Enchanted by the spell she made
Necromancer, sweet romancer, voodoo dancer
Dancing through the concave of my mind
Welcome to the concave of my mind
Welcome to the concave of my mind
Welcome to the concave of my mind
Welcome to the concave of my mind
The song "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix, also known as "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)", starts with a powerful statement about the singer's abilities. In the first verse, the singer compares himself to a mountain and says that he can chop down the mountain with the edge of his hand, then pick up the pieces and make an island. This metaphorical description of his strength and power serves as a proclamation of his identity as a voodoo child.
The chorus then announces this identity more explicitly, stating that he is indeed a voodoo child, a person with mystical and spiritual powers. The second verse is a quieter moment where the singer addresses an unknown listener, apologizing for taking up their time but promising to give it back someday. He then expresses a belief in an afterlife, where he will meet this person again if not in this world.
This song can be interpreted in various ways, but one of the most common interpretations is that it showcases Hendrix's confidence in his abilities as a musician, a guitar player in particular. The metaphor of the mountain represents the challenge that he faces, and his ability to overcome it with ease shows how he sees himself as a master of his craft. The song also touches on the theme of the supernatural and the idea of having a deeper connection to the world and its spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
I am a powerful force, capable of accomplishing great things.
And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
I effortlessly defeat obstacles in my path.
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island
I am able to take the aftermath of my victories and create something new and beautiful.
Might even raise just a little sand
I have the ability to stir up trouble and controversy when necessary.
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
I possess a mystic power that sets me apart from others.
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
Even though others may not fully understand or accept me, I am confident in my unique abilities.
I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused you.
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
I will repay you in some way for your time and effort.
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
If we don't see each other again in this life,
Then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one
We will reunite in the afterlife or in another dimension.
And don't be late, don't be late
Be sure to arrive on time so we can have a proper reunion.
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
As a mystical being, I have the ability to transcend life and death.
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I am confident in my unique identity and abilities, even if others may not understand or accept me.
I'm a voodoo child
I am a powerful and mysterious force that cannot be tamed or predicted.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: William Gordon
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