Voodoo Chile A Slight Return Lyrics
Jimi Hendrix
Lyrics
Well I stand up next to a mountain
I chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well I stand next to a mountain
I chop it down with the edge of my hand
I pick up all the tiny pieces and make an island
Might even raise just a little sand., yeah
'Cos I'm a voodoo child
God knows I'm a voodoo child
I'll give it back one of these days
I said I hate to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it back one of these days
And if I don't see you no more in this world
I'll meet you on the next one
But don't be late,Don't be late
'Cos I'm a voodoo child
God knows I'm a voodoo child
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)" was released in 1968 as part of the Electric Ladyland album. The song was written by Jimi Hendrix and features him on lead guitar, Noel Redding on bass, Mitch Mitchell on drums, and Steve Winwood on organ.
It is an instrumental track that showcases Hendrix’s unique guitar playing style. Its lyrics are based around a blues jam session, with Hendrix improvising many of the solos. The song has been widely lauded for its innovative approach to electric guitar music and its influence can still be heard in modern rock and pop music today.