All of these have basis in the movie, which was named after the song. "Purple Rain" could be a spiritual cleansing, a "showering" of Prince's love, to let Prince be his loved one's protection and guide, to face life's problems or get through the pain through spiritual healing, or to be "showered" in something great (royal). If one puts these into different combinations, he or she will get a variety of meanings that all could be the meaning of the phrase at the same time. In that sense, purple can represent being high or spiritual. Prince's music mixes psychedelic funk and rock together and hearkens back to artists like Jimi Hendrix. It could also be a pun for the word "reign." On the other hand, purple is associated with royalty, which connects to Prince's name, his royal purple wardrobe and the pun of "reign." Also, purple rain reminds me of the Jimi Hendrix song, "Purple Haze," which was making a reference to psychedelic drugs like Marijuana and LSD. Chorus Well, I hear my train a comin' Hear my Hear my train a comin' Interlude Ayy ayy ayy yeah-eah Verse Well, I Wait around the train station Waitin' for that train Take me, take me. Rain can represent sadness (and tears), life's troubles, or fears and it can represent a type of cleansing. Purple Rain is Prince’s sixth studio album his first to feature his backing band, The Revolution, and the soundtrack to the homonymous 1984 film. So, I have decided to put a compilation of possible meanings of the title.
We can sit all day and discuss them and argue the point, but all we will find is we all find something different that he tried to express." Mysterious as usual, Prince. According to, Prince was asked about what he meant by "purple rain" and his reply was "the meaning is there if you look for it. Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer. Figuratively, the title has various meanings. Showcase your admiration for the legendary musician Jimi Hendrix and his iconic song Purple Haze with our Jimi Hendrix Shirt Purple Haze Lyric shirt.
We also have 1000s of other songs available, but If you cannot find the song you require by using. I would think that I was high or on an LSD trip. Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze Song Lyric Vintage Quote Print. When I thought about it literally, it would be completely weird to see purple rain. However, I have always wondered what the song's title meant. JIMI HENDRIX & Friends Tribute Band/ PURPLE RAIN - Registrato al Marcus Club, Momo (No) con videocamera Zoom il 20/05/ 2016 - IN OMAGGIO al Mitico PRINCE (R. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Hendrix was a fearless lyrical innovator, willing to let his imagination guide him to landscapes of words hitherto unexplored within the realms of pop music. Where it gets quirky is in the lyrics, as Toyah replaces the Hendrix line “Excuse me while I kiss the sky” with the often misheard “Excuse me while I kiss this guy” - all while leaning over to give Fripp a peck on the forehead."Purple Rain" is not only one of my favorite Prince song, but also one of my favorite songs of all time. Jimi Hendrix was such an extraordinary guitarist, it can be easy to forget that just as much passion, soul and precision went into his lyrics. But this is not an exercise in guitar histrionics, it’s an amusing take on an iconic rock song.Ĭompared to their recent “Sunday Lunch” covers, their take on “Purple Haze” is rather subdued, both in physicality and Toyah’s attire. While Fripp is considered one of rock’s most innovative guitarists, Toyah is no Jimi Hendrix … or Robert Fripp, for that matter. Verse 3 The same way you shoot me down, baby You'll be going just the same Three times the pain And your own self to blame Hey, machine gun Solo Verse 4 I ain't afraid of your mess no more. This time around, the King Crimson guitarist and his singer wife have a little fun with the Jimi Hendrix Experience classic “Purple Haze”, incorporating rock’s most famous misheard lyric into their performance.Īs she did last week for “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”, Toyah straps on a guitar for the Hendrix song. It’s Super Bowl Sunday in the United States, but in the UK it’s another super “Sunday Lunch” with Robert Fripp and Toyah.
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