If Six Was Nine
Jimi Hendrix · Experience Hendrix: The Best Of Jimi Hendrix [2010]
If the sun refuse to shine,
I don't mind, I don't mind,
If the mountains fell in the sea,
let it be, it ain't me.
Alright, 'cos I got my own world to look through,
And I ain't gonna copy you.
Now if 6 turned out to be 9,
I don't mind, I don't mind,
Alright, if all the hippies cut off all their hair,
I don't care, I don't care.
Dig, 'cos I got my own world to live through
And I ain't gonna copy you.
White collared conservative flashing down the street,
Pointing their plastic finger at me.
They're hoping soon my kind will drop and die,
But I'm gonna wave my freak flag high, high.
Wave on, wave on
Fall mountains, just don't fall on me
Go ahead on Mr. Business man, you can't dress like me.
Nobody know what i'm talkin' about.
i've got my own life to live
i'm the one that's going to have to die
when it's time for me to die.
So let me live my life,
the way i want to
Yeah.
Sing on Brother, play on drummer.
About If Six Was Nine
"If Six Was Nine" stands as a pivotal track in Jimi Hendrix's discography, originally recorded for the landmark 1968 album *Axis: Bold as Love*. This recording showcases Hendrix's mastery of the electric guitar, blending psychedelic rock with blues influences to create a sound that defined the era. The song features his signature vocal delivery and intricate instrumental work, reflecting the innovative spirit of the late 1960s. Later included in the 2010 compilation *Experience Hendrix: The Best Of Jimi Hendrix*, the track remains a testament to his enduring legacy. It captures the raw energy and technical prowess that made Hendrix a revolutionary figure in rock music. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the vibrant atmosphere of the time while demonstrating the artist's unique ability to transform familiar musical structures into something entirely new and electrifying.
