Led Clones
Gary Moore Lyrics
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You should be a careful one tomorrow.
I heard them on the radio.
I saw them on the video.
I don't think I can take much more.
Led clones, led clones.
You've rolled into the kingdom of the sain.
I heard you on the radio.
I saw those crummy videos.
I don't think I can take no more.
Led clones, Led clones.
Got to get it on,
from the still of the night.
But you're gettin' it wrong,
you know it ain't right.
Ooh, yeah.
Ooh, yeah.
I saw them on the radio.
I heard them on the videos.
I don't think I can take much more.
Led clones.
Led clones.
Led clones, whoa.
Led clones.
Led clones.
In this song "Led Clones" by Gary Moore, the lyrics are a criticism of the bands who try to be like the legendary band "Led Zeppelin" - the band that Moore himself admires. The lyrics are an appeal to these clone bands to stop trying to mimic their idols, and to be more creative and original. In the first stanza, the lyricist warns that tomorrow requires caution, possibly because of the burden of leading the way with original music, a task which is becoming increasingly difficult. The reference to hearing them on the radio and seeing their crummy videos is likely a reference to how these bands were trying to appeal to the mass market with their copycat music and visuals. The chorus "Led clones, Led clones" is a mockery of these imitator bands.
In the second stanza, the lyricist states that these clone bands have taken inspiration from the legendary album "Houses of the Holy" by Led Zeppelin and have tried to emulate them in their own music. The reference to the Kingdom of the saints is likely a reference to the fact that Led Zeppelin's popularity had reached epic proportions, even being considered "gods" by their fans. The lyricist again mentions hearing them on the radio and seeing crummy videos, indicating that these bands lack the original creativity of Led Zeppelin who were known for their unique sound, and style.
In the final stanza, the lyricist urges these clone bands to stop, to create something original, and not continue to fail in their attempts to copy Led Zeppelin. The chorus is repeated, and the song concludes with the repetition of the "Led clones" line, indicating the disgust of the lyricist towards such clone bands.
Line by Line Meaning
The time has come to talk about tomorrow.
It is now time to discuss what's ahead in the future.
You should be a careful one tomorrow.
You need to be cautious about what happens tomorrow.
I heard them on the radio.
I heard the led clones play on the radio.
I saw them on the video.
I saw the led clones in their low-quality music videos.
I don't think I can take much more.
I don't think I can tolerate listening to or watching any more led clones.
Led clones, led clones.
Repeating the phrase: led clones, describing how repetitive and unoriginal the band is.
You've stolen from the houses of the holy.
The led clones have copied/ripped off music from the iconic Led Zeppelin album 'Houses of the Holy.'
You've rolled into the kingdom of the sain.
The led clones have invaded and profited off of the legendary Led Zeppelin's music.
Got to get it on, from the still of the night.
The led clones need to find inspiration from somewhere, and it could be from a peaceful and silent night.
But you're gettin' it wrong, you know it ain't right.
The led clones are misconstruing the idea of 'getting it on,' and it shows they know what they're doing is fundamentally flawed.
Ooh, yeah.
The singer is expressing an ambiguous acknowledgment about something.
Ooh, yeah.
Repeating the ambiguous acknowledgment from the previous line.
Led clones.
Final repetition of the phrase 'led clones' – hammering in just how similar, derivative and uninspired the music of the led clones is.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GARY MOORE, NEIL CARTER
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@smokinjz
The time has come to talk about tomorrow.
You should be a careful one tomorrow.
I heard them on the radio.
I saw them on the video.
I don't think I can take much more.
Led clones, led clones.
You've stolen from the houses of the holy.
You've rolled into the kingdom of the sain.
I heard you on the radio.
I saw those crummy videos.
I don't think I can take no more.
Led clones, Led clones.
Got to get it on,
from the still of the night.
But you're gettin' it wrong,
you know it ain't right.
Ooh, yeah.
Ooh, yeah.
I saw them on the radio.
I heard them on the videos.
I don't think I can take much more.
Led clones.
Led clones.
Led clones, whoa.
Led clones.
Led clones.
@RenatoPowell
Cozy Powell on the Drums!
@ETK696
Cozy and Ozzy together equals awesomeness
@carlandersonlll6861
Cool note is that Gary Moore bought Peter Greens 1959 Les Paul and Gary used it for years then sold it to Kirk Hammett (Ugh!! And a sacralige to have Peter Green's guitar, but anyways) Cozy Powell played with Peter Green on one of his solo album and i think the title was The End of the Game in very early 70's. Both Gary Moore and Cozy Powell in this song have connections to the Former Founder/ Member of Fleetwood Mac (1967-1970)
@superfluppe
Yes, and he's doing the opposite of what Bonham did: a heavy snare and a lighter bass drum ... ?!
@progmeup
@@carlandersonlll6861 Gary and Cozy collaborated for several of Cozy's albums too. But then Cozy jumped off the tour shortly before it was to start, meaning Chris Slade had to jump in & learn the set within a few days!
@bubbatha
I personally like this album by Gary Moore the best.
@msaintpc
Great music! Oz always been my favorite metal vocalist, still is, well I like Hetfield too. This cut sounds like a marriage between Mountain and Led Zep. Great music!
@DoubleCC00
Great song!
RIP Gary: 1952 - 2011
@jurgenludwig3577
Such a great Satire in Rock music! Soo great, Gary
@MichaelSLemke
This has an Ozzmosis vibe! I likes it!