Houses Of The Holy
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Let me take you to the movies
Can I take you to the show
Let me be yours ever truly
Can I make your garden grow

From the houses of the holy, we can watch the white doves go
From the door comes satan's daughter, and it only goes to show, you know
There's an angel on my shoulder, in my hand a sword of gold
Let me wander in your garden and the seeds of love I'll sow you know

So the world is spinning faster are you dizzy when you're stoned
Let the music be your master will you heed the master's call
Oh Satan and man

Said there ain't no use in crying 'cause it will only, only drive you mad
Does it hurt to hear them lying?
Was this the only world you had? oh oh

So let me take you, take you to the movie
Can I take you, baby, to the show




Why don't you let me be yours ever truly
Can I make your garden grow, you know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy" are open to interpretation, but at its core, the song seems to be about the power of music and love. The first stanza invokes the image of romantic courtship ("Can I take you to the show/ Let me be yours ever truly/ Can I make your garden grow"), but this is quickly juxtaposed in the second stanza with darker imagery of temptation ("From the houses of the holy, we can watch the white doves go/ From the door comes Satan's daughter, and it only goes to show, you know"). This contrast between light and dark themes continues throughout the song, with references to angels and swords of gold alongside images of fast-spinning worlds, dizzying highs, and the devil himself.


Overall, "Houses of the Holy" seems to suggest that music and love can be both light and dark, and that we must be careful not to let ourselves be consumed by one or the other. The final lines, "So let me take you, take you to the movie/ Can I take you, baby, to the show/ Why don't you let me be yours ever truly/ Can I make your garden grow, you know," suggest that the real power of music and love lies in their ability to create and cultivate beauty in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me take you to the movies
I want to share an experience with you, to take you on a journey to have fun and be entertained


Can I take you to the show
Can I show you something exciting or interesting, something that will captivate your attention and make you feel alive


Let me be yours ever truly
I want to be your partner, your confidant, your supporter, your true love that will stick with you through thick and thin


Can I make your garden grow
Can I help you cultivate and nurture a beautiful, thriving garden of love and happiness in your life


From the houses of the holy, we can watch the white doves go
From a sacred, spiritual place, we can witness the peace and beauty of the world and feel connected to something greater than ourselves


From the door comes satan's daughter, and it only goes to show, you know
Evil and temptation can come from unexpected places and can challenge our beliefs and values, but we must remain vigilant and true to ourselves


There's an angel on my shoulder, in my hand a sword of gold
I have both divine guidance and the strength to fight against negativity and darkness in my life


Let me wander in your garden and the seeds of love I'll sow you know
Allow me to explore your heart and soul and plant the seeds of love and affection, so that a beautiful relationship can bloom and flourish


So the world is spinning faster are you dizzy when you're stoned
The pace of life can be confusing and disorienting, especially when you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol


Let the music be your master will you heed the master's call
Let yourself be carried away by the power and beauty of music, and let it inspire and uplift you to be the best version of yourself


Oh Satan and man
Referring to the ongoing battle between good and evil, between the temptations of the devil and the will of mankind


Said there ain't no use in crying 'cause it will only, only drive you mad
Crying and dwelling on sadness or regrets can only lead to madness and despair, so it's better to focus on positive actions and hope for the future


Does it hurt to hear them lying?
It can be painful and frustrating to hear people spread falsehoods or gossip about you, but ultimately it's better to rise above it and not let it affect you


Was this the only world you had? oh oh
Referring to the idea of an afterlife or a higher purpose beyond the physical world, suggesting that there might be more to life than what we see


So let me take you, take you to the movie
Reiterating the desire to share an experience with someone, to spend time together and enjoy each other's company


Can I take you, baby, to the show
Asking for permission to introduce someone to something new and exciting, and adding a term of endearment to express affection


Why don't you let me be yours ever truly
Continuing the theme of partnership and devotion, and inviting someone to open their heart and let love in


Can I make your garden grow, you know
Reiterating the desire to help someone create a fulfilling and joyful life, and expressing confidence in the ability to do so




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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