Lyric discussion by Phoenix10k 

Reportedly, Jimi wrote this song for his late father who died while the band was recording Kingdom of Rust. In this case, kingdomofrust's explanation is the closest, it just needs to be appropriately adjusted for his father instead of a lover.

@Phoenix10k Bingo.Great job.You researched and did like a reporter.it can mean any loved one honestly...

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