Stairway To Heaven.
Led Zeppelin Lyrics
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All that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to Heaven
When she gets there she knows
If the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for
Oh oh oh oh and she's buying a stairway to Heaven
There's a sign on the wall
But she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
In a tree by the brook
There's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiving
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, it makes me wonder
There's a feeling I get
When I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen
Rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, it really makes me wonder
And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn
For those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
Don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by
But in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
And it makes me wonder
Your head is humming and it won't go
In case you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow?
And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
And she's buying a stairway to Heaven
The lyrics of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" paint a vivid and symbolic picture of a woman on a journey to find spiritual fulfillment. The opening verses introduce us to a woman who believes that material wealth and superficial things will lead her to salvation. She is depicted as someone who is seeking a way to ascend to a higher plane, represented by a "stairway to Heaven." This quest is described as both earnest and misguided, as she believes she can purchase her way to spiritual enlightenment.
The song then delves into the complexities of interpretation and perception. The reference to words having "two meanings" and the imagery of a songbird singing in a tree hint at the elusive and subjective nature of truth and understanding. The singer's contemplation of these thoughts and uncertainties is encapsulated in the repeated refrain, "Oh, it makes me wonder," suggesting a sense of curiosity and introspection.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to a more introspective and spiritual realm. The singer describes a deep yearning for freedom and a connection with the natural world. The imagery of rings of smoke and voices in the trees alludes to a sense of mystery and ancient wisdom, further reinforcing the theme of seeking enlightenment and transcendence.
The final verses of the song bring the narrative full circle, with the mention of the piper leading humanity towards reason and a new dawn. The mention of different paths and the opportunity for redemption and change imply a message of hope and personal growth. The ultimate vision of unity and harmony, where all are one and connected, suggests a profound philosophical and metaphysical journey towards self-realization and enlightenment. The repeated motif of the stairway to Heaven serves as a powerful and poetic metaphor for this transformative journey of the soul.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
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There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to Heaven
When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to Heaven
There's a sign on the wall, but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, makes me wonder
There's a feeling I get when I look to the West
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, really makes me wonder
And it's whispered that soon if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
And it makes me wonder
Ohh, whoa
Your head is humming, and it won't go, in case you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow? And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one, and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
And she's buying a stairway to Heaven
@sanandonas6712
I’m going to leave this comment so when someone like this I will be reminded to watch this again
@dnnajames8259
Nice!!!
@jorefad130
Reminder to listen to this song.
@chronalcactus9258
Listen to it now
@tortisrot
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@pineapple_the_fruit_dude8889
Listened to it 140 Times ?😂
@MyMrmalek
Let's see how many people are listening to this masterpiece in Apr 2024
@mayornick1402
Me!
@tvlenox8493
I am. I think each year you live, you understand it even more...61 talking.
@shinnjiee
i just listened to this and it was beautiful