What is the meaning of "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix?

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

The purple haze that Jimi was referring to was his frame of mind after he had used whatever drugs he was using at the time. True story,

Answer by  joebob31 (622)

It is a song about drugs but which type is disputed. Most think it is about a type of marijuana with a purple appearance. Others think it is about a type of LSD that comes in purple capsules.

Answer by  Gloubiboudinblan (41)

First , Purple Haze is a species of Cannabis , which have Purple head . But in fact , Jimi sayd that it came from one of his dream , where he was walking under the sea , the water all around him look like a purple haze . These are sci fi lyrics .

Answer by  drewgoldfinger (86)

Originally thought to be about drugs, it was later found that Hendrix had a dream where he was under water and a purple haze engulfed him.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

A lot of people used to think that the song was about drugs. Now it is said that Hendrix was inspired by a dream where he was walking under the sea and a purple haze engulfed him. Of course both versions could be true. He could have been under the influence before he fell asleep and had that dream!

Answer by  mocha (48)

Apparently, the idea came from a dream Jimi had, where he was walking under the sea. A purple haze surrounded him, and he became lost.

Answer by  Anonymous

Purple Haze is a strain of marijuana, so it's likely a reference to that.