As of June 2006, Dread Zeppelin is touring sparingly but still releasing new material.
Rock And Roll
Dread Zeppelin Lyrics
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It's been a long time since I did the stroll
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back, let me get it back
Mmm 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
Mmm baby, where I come from, whoa whoa
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Ah, ah, ah
Oh, it seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Makin' vows that just couldn't work right
Haw yeah, open your arms, open your arms, open your arms
Baby, let my love come running in, yeah
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey
Ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
The lyrics of Dread Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" are a nostalgic reflection on the passage of time and all that has been lost in the intervening years. It opens with the singer acknowledging that it has been a long time since he has "rocked and rolled," a phrase that evokes the spirit of early rock and roll music and the excitement and energy that came with it. He then laments the absence of love in his life, noting that it has been a long time since he has experienced the joys of romance and companionship. The song continues in this vein, with the singer yearning to recapture the energy and enthusiasm of his youth while acknowledging that time cannot be turned back.
The lyrics of "Rock and Roll" capture a sense of longing and nostalgia that is common to many people, particularly as they get older and look back on their youthful experiences. The song also speaks to the power of music to evoke memories and emotions, as the singer tries to evoke the feeling of having "rocked and rolled" in the past. Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the human desire to recapture the past and the joys that it held.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
It's been a while since I played music in a way that is both energetic and enjoyable for me.
It's been a long time since I did the stroll
It's been a while since I engaged in nonchalant walking while enjoying good music.
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back, let me get it back
I yearn to get back the period when I enjoyed music the most.
Mmm baby, where I come from
Considering my cultural roots, I should be able to enjoy good music more often than I have been.
It's been a long time, been a long time
It has been an extended period since I have enjoyed good music.
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
The period since I have enjoyed music has been long and depressing.
It's been a long time since the book of love
It has been a while since I have followed the principles of love and affection towards others.
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
I have experienced many heartbreaks in a life without substantial love.
Carry me back, carry me back, carry me back
Take me back to a period of pure love, free from heartbreak and sadness.
Mmm baby, where I come from, whoa whoa
Considering my cultural roots, love should be an integral part of my life.
Oh, it seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
It has been long since we have had romantic moments in peaceful outdoor locations.
Makin' vows that just couldn't work right
Making promises that were bound to fail due to our past actions.
Haw yeah, open your arms, open your arms, open your arms
Receive me with open hands and let go of our past disagreements.
Baby, let my love come running in, yeah
Accepting my love will help us reconcile and may lead to a greater romantic relationship.
Yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey
Expressing excitement over going back to days of love, peace, and happiness.
Ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah
Expressing delight over the prospect of renewed love and affection.
Writer(s): Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, James Patrick Copyright: Flames Of Albion Music Inc.
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.