Revealing the True Meanings Behind These Misunderstood Songs

Misheard: “Excuse me while I kiss this guy”
Correct: “Excuse me while I kiss the sky”

Even though “Purple Haze” was never higher than #65 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is frequently regarded as one of Jimi Hendrix’s finest songs. Within it is a line that is frequently misunderstood, and for his part, Hendrix never did much to correct the record. Even worse, he occasionally sang the wrong line during a performance while nodding or gesturing at a male band member who was standing on stage.