Jimi Hendrix, a legendary guitarist and musical innovator, left behind more than just timeless music. His words continue to inspire and provoke thought, reflecting his unique view on life, love, creativity, and freedom. This collection of 94 inspirational quotes from Hendrix captures his spirit and wisdom, offering motivation and insight for anyone seeking to live boldly and authentically. Dive into these powerful sayings and let them fuel your passion and imagination.
94 Jimi Hendrix Inspirational Quotes Every Creative Soul Should Know
1. I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.
2. When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
3. Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
4. The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye…until we meet again.
5. Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I’m not perfect and I don’t live to be. But before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean.
6. Excuse me while I kiss the sky.
7. Music is a safe kind of high.
8. Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts. Don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.
9. 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. You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.
10. I’ve been imitated so well I’ve heard people copy my mistakes.
11. And so castles made of sand slips into the sea, eventually.
12. I used to live in a room full of mirrors; all I could see was me. I take my spirit and I crash my mirrors, now the whole world is here for me to see.
13. All I’m gonna do is just go on and do what I feel.
14. Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.
15. If I’m free, it’s because I’m always running.
16. Music is my religion.
17. All I’m writing is just what I feel, that’s all. I just keep it almost naked. And probably the words are so bland.
18. Those times I burned my guitar it was like a sacrifice. We all burn things we love. I love my guitar.
19. When things get too heavy, just call me helium, the lightest known gas to man.
20. Life is quicker than a blink of an eye.
21. I’ll always touch you.
22. Imagination is the key to my lyrics. The rest is painted with a little science fiction.
23. Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced?
24. 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.
25. Sometimes you’ll want to give up the guitar. You’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded.
26. We have time, there’s no big rush.
27. Music is stronger than politics. I feel sorry for the minorities, but I don’t feel a part of one.
28. You get tired of playing top 40 R&B. I had other ideas.
29. I try to use my music to move these people to act.
30. My goal is to be one with the music. I just dedicate my whole life to this art.
31. I’m not really a romantic guy, but I love love.
32. To be a rock star, you have to be a little more than just a great musician.
33. I’m a bold man with a big heart. I try to express myself, and I’m not afraid to show my feelings.
34. You can’t blame anyone but yourself for your own life.
35. Just look at the world around you and take the time to enjoy it!
36. Life is a constant evolution and constant acceptance.
37. There is no such thing as a wishful thinker.
38. Sometimes, you just have to let go without knowing.
39. A lie is a lie, no matter how you cut it.
40. If someone has a bad record, you don’t let that affect your record.
41. Art is all in the way you feel.
42. To be a great musician, you have to know yourself.
43. Love is the most important thing.
44. The only thing that matters is how you treat other people.
45. When you’re hungry, you get mad. You stop having fun. Don’t let yourself get hungry.
46. I just want to be me. I just want to do my own thing.
47. Success is not based on recognition, but how you leave people feeling.
48. Music is the voice of the soul.
49. To be alive so that you can express your imagination and creativity.
50. Art is the only way to get out of the human experience.
51. If I can make you feel something, then I’m happy.
52. Be who you are and be that well.
53. You don’t know what you are feeling unless you know how to express it.
54. Sometimes, the simplest things are the most profound.
55. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
56. We are all walkin’ and talkin’ on this planet together.
57. The only way to be truly free is to be true to yourself.
58. Let’s not compromise our values.
59. Life has a way of altering your perspective.
60. Hope is the first step in rebuilding.
61. Living your truth is the greatest freedom of all.
62. Being bold is part of being free.
63. Feel it, don’t overthink it.
64. Our past doesn’t define our future.
65. I never think about the future. I’m too busy living in the moment.
66. The only thing that can be considered a wasted day is one without love.
67. Ideas are like seeds. You’ve got to plant them and nurture them.
68. Your heart is your best instrument.
69. Believe in yourself when no one else does.
70. Let love rule your life.
71. The thing I love about music is that it can reach across time and space.
72. Art must be an integral part of your life.
73. Everything is an evolution. So just go with it.
74. When you love someone, they become a part of you.
75. We may be different races and backgrounds, but we all share a common humanity.
76. It’s funny how most people love the dead, once you’re dead, you’re made for life.
77. Life is pleasant! Death is peaceful! It’s the transition that’s troublesome.
78. I will be dead in five years’ time, but while I am here, I will travel many highways and I will, of necessity, die at a time when my message of love, peace, and freedom can be shared with people all over the world.
79. When I die, I want people to play my music, go wild and freak out and do anything they want to do.
80. When I die, just keep playing the records.
81. White collared conservatives, flashing down the street, pointing their plastic fingers at me. They’re hoping soon my kind will drop and die, but I’m gonna wave my freak flag high.
82. People still mourn when people die. That’s self-sympathy. All human beings are selfish to a certain extent, and that’s why people get so sad when someone dies. They haven’t finished using him.
83. In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.
84. It all has to come from inside, though, I guess.
85. 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.
86. If it was up to me, there wouldn’t be no such thing as the establishment.
87. I don’t have nothing to regret at all in the past, except that I might’ve unintentionally hurt somebody else or something.
88. All I’m really doing is just trying to be myself.
89. Music is an outburst of the soul.
90. We’re all experiences in this world. We’ll all come to an end one day, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enjoy our experiences.
91. You don’t have to be a musician to make music, just like you don’t have to be a fisherman to be fishing.
92. Sometimes you need to get a little crazy to create something wonderful.
93. 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.
94. Butterflies and zebras and moonbeams and fairy tales, that’s all she ever thinks about riding with the wind.
Conclusion
Jimi Hendrix’s quotes offer a window into the mind of a true original — a man who lived passionately and thought deeply about life, love, and art. These 94 inspirational quotes serve as a testament to his enduring influence beyond music, inspiring us to live authentically and courageously. Whether you are seeking motivation, creative spark, or a reminder to embrace your true self, Hendrix’s words continue to resonate powerfully across generations. Let these sayings be a guide to your own journey of self-expression and freedom.
