Rock And Roll.
Led Zeppelin Lyrics


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It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
It's been a long time since I did the Stroll
Oh let me get it back let me get it back
Let me get it back baby where I come from

It's been a long time been a long time
Been a long lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely time
Yes it has
It's been a long time since the book of love
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
Carry me back carry me back
Carry me back, baby, where I come from

It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Making vows that just can't work right
Open your arms, opens your arms
Open your arms, baby, let my love come running in




It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" depict the singer pining for a return to their roots, where they first learned to dance and love. The verses in the song talk about the singer's struggle with loneliness and heartbreak, and they're desperate to be taken back to where they belong. The opening lines emphasize the distance the singer has traveled away from their past self, using the phrases "been a long time since I Rock and Rolled" and "been a long time since I did the Stroll." These lines are referring to music and dance crazes from the 1950s, which might indicate that the singer is an older person reflecting on their youth.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time." This repetition emphasizes the singer's pain and isolation, but also serves to heighten the emotional impact of the moments when they get to return to their home and reconnect with their roots. The final verse talks about wanting to rekindle a past romance ("Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight/Making vows that just can't work right"), and the singer pleads with their lover to let them back in.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rock and Roll" are fairly simple and straightforward, but they capture a range of emotions that will be familiar to many people. The longing for a simpler time, the ache of loneliness, and the hope of finding love again are all depicted powerfully in this classic rock song.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long time since I Rock and Rolled
It has been a while since I had fun and enjoyed myself by dancing to rock and roll music


It's been a long time since I did the Stroll
It's been a while since I danced the Stroll, a popular dance in the 50s and 60s


Oh let me get it back let me get it back
I want to bring back the joy and excitement of dancing to rock and roll music


Let me get it back baby where I come from
I want to go back to my roots where I first enjoyed dancing to rock and roll music


It's been a long time been a long time
It has been a significant amount of time since I enjoyed myself dancing to rock and roll music


Been a long lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely time
The time that has passed has been lonely and devoid of joy and happiness


Yes it has
Indeed, it has been a long and lonely time


It's been a long time since the book of love
It has been a while since I found true love and companionship


I can't count the tears of a life with no love
My life has been full of tears and pain due to the absence of love and companionship


Carry me back carry me back
Take me back to when I was happy and had love in my life


Carry me back, baby, where I come from
Take me back to where I first found love and happiness


Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
It has been a while since myself and my lover walked outside under the moon


Making vows that just can't work right
We made promises to each other that couldn't be fulfilled, causing our relationship to fail


Open your arms, opens your arms
Embrace me and allow me to show my love and affection towards you


Open your arms, baby, let my love come running in
Open yourself up to allow my love to enter and fill the void that has been present




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonham

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