I'm sorry, but Jimi Hendrix did not write the song "Hound Dog." The original song "Hound Dog" was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and was made famous by Elvis Presley. Jimi Hendrix did perform a cover version of the song during his live performances, where he made some lyric alterations. The lyrics you provided are a variation of the original song but with the word "scratchin'" replacing "cryin'." The original meaning of "Hound Dog" is open to interpretation, but it is generally believed to be a metaphorical representation of a person who is lazy, unreliable, and lacks ambition or success. The lyrics suggest that the subject of the song, referred to as a "hound dog," is constantly scratching and searching for something without ever achieving it. The line "You ain't never caught a rabbit" emphasizes the person's inability to succeed or achieve their goals. The song expresses the speaker's dissatisfaction and disappointment towards this individual, suggesting they are not a friend due to their lack of ambition and success. Jimi Hendrix's version of the song adds his own rock and blues elements to the performance, giving it a unique interpretation, but the core meaning remains the same.
