Misty Mountain Hop
Led Zeppelin Lyrics

Walkin' in the park just the other day, baby
The singer was taking a leisurely stroll in the park one day.

What do you what do you think I saw?
The singer sees something unexpected and is curious about it.

Crowds of people sittin' on the grass with flowers in their hair said Hey Boy do you want to score?
The people in the park were offering drugs to the singer.

And you know how it is I really don't know what time it was oh, oh
The artist is unclear on the time of day.

So I asked them if I could stay awhile
The artist is interested in hanging out with the people in the park.

I didn't notice but it had got very dark and I was really Really out of my mind.
The drugs the singer took caused him to lose track of time and become disoriented.

Just then a policeman stepped up to me and asked us said Please, hey, would we care to all get in line Get in line
A police officer approaches the singer and tells them to get in line with the other people.

Well you know They asked us to stay for tea and have some fun Oh, oh, he said that his friends would all drop by, oh
The police officer invites the artist and others to stay and hang out, promising that more people will join.

Why don't you take a good look at yourself and describe what you see And baby, baby, baby, do you like it?
The police officer encourages the artist to reflect on his appearance and ask himself if he likes how he looks.

There you sit, sitting spare like a book on a shelf rustin' Ah, not trying to fight it
The police officer comments on the artist's passive demeanor, suggesting he is not resisting the effects of the drugs.

You really don't care if they're coming oh, oh I know that it's all a state of mind, oh.
The singer is aware that his perception of reality is altered and is indifferent to any potential consequences.

If you go down in the streets today, Baby, you better You better open your eyes
The artist warns the listener to be aware of their surroundings.

Folk down there really don't care, really don't care Don't care, really don't Which, which way the pressure lies
People in the streets are apathetic towards societal pressures and expectations.

So I've decided what I'm gonna do now So I'm packing my bags for the Misty Mountains Where the spirits go now Over the hills where the spirits fly, oh, I really don't know
The singer has made a decision to pursue a more unconventional lifestyle by heading towards the Misty Mountains, a place where it is believed spirits dwell.