It’s funny the way most people love the dead. Once you are dead, you are made for life.
Meaning of the quote
People often seem to care more about others after they have died. When someone is alive, they may not get much attention or praise, but once they pass away, people start to appreciate and value them more. Hendrix suggests that the dead are "made for life" - meaning that their legacy and reputation can grow after their death, even if they were not as celebrated while they were alive.
About Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was an iconic American guitarist, songwriter, and singer widely regarded as the greatest guitarist in the history of popular music. Born in Seattle, he rose to fame in the 1960s with his groundbreaking and influential playing style, using effects like feedback and distortion to create a unique sound that shaped the course of rock music.
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When we go to play, you flip around and flash around and everything, and then they’re not gonna see nothin’ but what their eyes see. Forget about their ears.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
My nature just changes.
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
Music makes me high on stage, and that’s the truth. It’s like being almost addicted to music.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
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If it was up to me, there wouldn’t be no such thing as the establishment.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
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I’m the one that has to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
You have to give people something to dream on.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
See, that’s nothing but blues, that’s all I’m singing about. It’s today’s blues.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
I try to use my music to move these people to act.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
I was trying to do too many things at the same time, which is my nature. But I was enjoying it, and I still do enjoy it.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
I’m gonna put a curse on you and all your kids will be born completely naked.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
Every city in the world always has a gang, a street gang, or the so-called outcasts.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we’re trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
American guitarist (1942-1970)
When I die, just keep playing the records.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
My goal is to be one with the music. I just dedicate my whole life to this art.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
I wish they’d had electric guitars in cotton fields back in the good old days. A whole lot of things would’ve been straightened out.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I’m gonna wave my freak flag high.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
The reflection of the world is blues, that’s where that part of the music is at. Then you got this other kind of music that’s tryin’ to come around.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
All I’m gonna do is just go on and do what I feel.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
I got a pet monkey called Charlie Chan.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
I just hate to be in one corner. I hate to be put as only a guitar player, or either only as a songwriter, or only as a tap dancer. I like to move around.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
Music is a safe kind of high.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
Music is my religion.
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
You have to forget about what other people say, when you’re supposed to die, or when you’re supposed to be loving. You have to forget about all these things.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
Excuse me while I kiss the sky.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
I’ve been imitated so well I’ve heard people copy my mistakes.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
When I die, I want people to play my music, go wild and freak out and do anything they want to do.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
If I’m free, it’s because I’m always running.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
Imagination is the key to my lyrics. The rest is painted with a little science fiction.
American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)
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American guitarist (1942-1970)