Stairway to Heaven
Cozmo 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 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, 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 standing 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 ev'rything 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.

Overall Meaning

The iconic song Stairway to Heaven by Cozmo has become a timeless classic since its release in 1971. The song was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of the legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin. The song's lyrics are layered with metaphors and mystique, making it open to various interpretations.


The first verse introduces a lady who believes that all that glitters is gold and is buying a stairway to heaven. The lyrics depict a character who is seeking material success and believes that success can be obtained by buying things. The lady wants to make sure that she does not make the wrong choice and end up on the wrong path. The song's lyrics describe a mystical journey that leads to enlightenment, and the stairway represents enlightenment in this context.


The second verse describes a feeling of nostalgia and the desire to leave. The tune describes a feeling of abandonment and suggests that there is something that the listener is seeking but cannot find. The third verse suggests that if we all know and follow the correct path, we will reach enlightenment. The final verse suggests that the listener should listen carefully and follow the right path, which is depicted as a stairway to heaven.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a lady who's sure
There's a confident woman who believes in the power of material wealth.


All that glitters is gold
She values the superficial and is easily influenced by appearances.


And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
She's convinced that accumulating wealth is the key to eternal happiness and salvation.


When she gets there she knows
She's certain of her eventual success in achieving her materialistic goals.


If the stores are all closed
She understands that she may encounter obstacles along the way.


With a word she can get what she came for.
She's confident in her ability to use her wealth and influence to get what she wants.


Ooh ooh and she's buying a stairway to heaven.
She's single-mindedly pursuing her goal of amassing wealth and power.


There's a sign on the wall
There's a warning that she may be overlooking.


But she wants to be sure
She's determined to avoid any potential pitfalls.


'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.
She's aware that things aren't always as they seem and people aren't always truthful.


In a tree by the brook
In peaceful surroundings


There's a songbird who sings
Even though things look beautiful, there can be troubles


Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.
Our perceptions and assumptions can be flawed.


Ooh, it makes me wonder,
The lady is questioning her choices of material wealth over other experiences


There's a feeling I get
The lady is introspecting and recognizing her own emotions.


When I look to the west,
When the lady needs guidance she looks to other


And my spirit is crying for leaving.
She yearns for more experiences than just material wealth


In my thoughts I have seen
She has dreamt of possible different futures.


Rings of smoke through the trees,
She saw the potential in the world


And the voices of those who standing looking.
The lady hears the ideas of other people


And it's whispered that soon, If we all call the tune
There's a hope for a future where people work together towards a similar path


Then the piper will lead us to reason.
If we follow a figure of inspiration then we can work towards a greater goal


And a new day will dawn
A better future is coming


For those who stand long
The lady acknowledges that perseverance leads to positive results.


And the forests will echo with laughter.
Every good thing can multiply.


If there's a bustle in your hedgerow,
If there is chaos or confusion in her life


Don't be alarmed now,
She shouldn't worry and fret


It's just a spring clean for the May queen.
It's only a temporary change which will ultimately be beneficial.


Yes, there are two paths you can go by
There are different ways to go in life.


But in the long run
Over a long period of time


There's still time to change the road you're on.
The lady realizes that it's possible to change her ways and pursue a different path in life.


And it makes me wonder.
The lady is still contemplating life's biggest questions.


Your head is humming and it won't go
The lady has a lot on her mind.


In case you don't know,
In case you're unsure of the answer


The piper's calling you to join him,
The lady hears the call to join in a worthy pursuit and become part of something greater


Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow,
The lady is being beckoned towards something greater


And did you know
Are you aware that


Your stairway lies on the whispering wind.
The lady's path towards happiness and fulfillment is not found in material riches, but in listening to the wisdom of the natural world.


And as we wind on down the road
As we continue our journey in life


Our shadows taller than our soul.
Sometimes our worries and fears can seem larger than our true selves.


There walks a lady we all know
There exists a woman who's familiar to all of us.


Who shines white light and wants to show
She's a beacon of positive energy that wants to help others


How ev'rything still turns to gold.
Even though our circumstances may change, there's always something to be appreciated.


And if you listen very hard
If you truly pay attention


The tune will come to you at last.
You'll finally understand the meaning and significance of your experiences.


When all are one and one is all
When we're all united and have a common purpose


To be a rock and not to roll.
To be a stable foundation and not be swayed by external forces.


And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
The woman is striving towards achieving her personal vision of eternal happiness and fulfillment.




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

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