Stairway To Heaven
Bellanova Lyrics


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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 cant 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, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven

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





Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Bellanova touch on the theme of striving for a better life through material possessions and enlightenment. The opening line "There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold and she's buying a stairway to heaven" speaks to the idea that the woman believes that she can purchase her way to a higher level of spirituality, perhaps through acquiring material possessions. However, the next line "When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed with a word she can get what she came for" suggests that there may be more to her quest for enlightenment than just buying things.


The second verse delves deeper into the idea that words can have multiple meanings and that our thoughts may not always be correct. The line "Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven" speaks to the idea that we may not always have a clear understanding of the situation we find ourselves in. The third verse, with the line "If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now, it's just a spring clean for the May queen" seems to suggest that there may be disruptions or obstacles on the journey to spiritual enlightenment, but they are just part of a natural process of change.


Overall, the lyrics of "Stairway to Heaven" seem to suggest that the journey to enlightenment is not as straightforward as simply buying material possessions or taking a certain path. Rather, it requires a deeper understanding of the world around us and an openness to changing our own thoughts and actions.


Line by Line Meaning

There’s a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
The woman believes that everything that appears shiny is valuable and worth acquiring


And she’s buying a stairway to heaven
The woman is investing in what she believes will lead her to a better place or state of being


When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
The woman is confident in her destination but realizes that her journey may face setbacks


With a word she can’t get what she came for
Despite her expectations, the woman may be unable to find what she desires without a significant effort


There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
The woman is cautious and seeks reassurance before proceeding


‘Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
The woman is aware that language can be interpreted in different ways, leading to ambiguity and confusion


In a tree by the brook, there′s a songbird who sings
Nature provides beauty and music that can inspire and uplift the soul


Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven
Despite our intentions, our ideas and beliefs may be misguided and lead us astray


If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow, don’t be alarmed now
When things seem chaotic and confusing, it’s important to remain calm and composed


It′s just a spring clean for the May queen
The may queen represents a fresh start or new beginning, and the bustle signifies preparation for this change


Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
Life presents us with different choices and opportunities that can lead to different outcomes


There's still time to change the road you′re on
Even if we make mistakes or face challenges, there is always a chance to redirect our path toward a better one


Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven
Reiterating the woman's investment in her desire to reach a better place or state of being


Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven
Repeated emphasis on the woman's investment in her journey toward a better place or state of being




Writer(s): Jimmy Page, Robert Plant

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