The Rover
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I've been to London, seen seven wonders. I know to trip is just to fall
I used to rock it, sometimes I'd roll it. I always knew what it was for.
There can be no denyin' that the wind 'll shake 'em down
And the flat world's flyin'. There's a new plague on the land
If we could just join hands (X3)
Traversed the planet when heaven sent me. I saw the kings who rule them all
Still by the firelight and purple moonlight. I hear the rested rivers call
And the wind is crying, from a love that won't grow cold
My lover, she is lying, on the dark side of the globe
If we could just join hands (X3)
You got me rockin' when I ought to be a-rollin'
Darlin', tell me, darlin', which way to go
You keep me rockin', baby, then you keep me stolen
Won't you tell me, darlin', which way to go... that's right
Oh how I wonder, oh how I worry and I would dearly like to know
I've all this wonder of earthly plunder will it leave us anything to show
And our time is flyin' see the candle burnin' low




Is the new world rising, from the shambles of the old
If we could just join hands.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Great White's song "The Rover" depict a wandering traveler who has experienced and seen a lot in life. The first few lines mention his travels to London and witnessing seven wonders, potentially suggesting his worldly knowledge and experiences. The following line, "I know to trip is just to fall," could be interpreted as understanding that life has its ups and downs and that one may stumble, but it's important to keep moving forward. The next few lines talk about the singer's experiences with music, rocking and rolling, always knowing what it's for.


The chorus talks about the wind shaking things down and a new plague on the land. It then mentions joining hands, potentially suggesting the need for unity and coming together during tough times. The second verse talks about heaven sending the singer across the planet to see kings who rule it all. The mention of firelight and purple moonlight paints a picture of a serene setting. The wind is crying about a love that won't grow cold, and the singer wonders about their lover on the dark side of the globe.


The third verse mentions the singer's confusion about which way to go, and the chorus repeats the idea of joining hands. The final lines mention the candle burning low, potentially symbolizing time running out, but wondering if a new world is rising from the shambles of the old. Overall, the song could be interpreted as a reflection on life's experiences, the importance of unity during tough times, and wondering about what the future holds.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been to London, seen seven wonders. I know to trip is just to fall
I have traveled to many places and witnessed great things, but I also understand that mistakes happen and one misstep can lead to failure.


I used to rock it, sometimes I'd roll it. I always knew what it was for.
I used to be carefree and live life to the fullest, but I was always aware of the consequences of my actions.


There can be no denyin' that the wind 'll shake 'em down And the flat world's flyin'. There's a new plague on the land If we could just join hands (X3)
There are unsettling signs all around us, such as the fragility of the world and the emergence of new problems, but we can overcome them if we work together.


Traversed the planet when heaven sent me. I saw the kings who rule them all Still by the firelight and purple moonlight. I hear the rested rivers call
I have traveled the world as if guided by a higher power, and witnessed the power held by those in charge. Despite this, I find peace in the natural world and its calming rivers.


And the wind is crying, from a love that won't grow cold My lover, she is lying, on the dark side of the globe If we could just join hands (X3)
Even though love can be difficult, and distance keeps me apart from my loved one, I believe that with unity we can overcome any obstacle.


You got me rockin' when I ought to be a-rollin' Darlin', tell me, darlin', which way to go You keep me rockin', baby, then you keep me stolen Won't you tell me, darlin', which way to go... that's right
Even though I'm struggling to find my place in life, the love and guidance of my partner keeps me going and helps me find direction.


Oh how I wonder, oh how I worry and I would dearly like to know I've all this wonder of earthly plunder will it leave us anything to show And our time is flyin' see the candle burnin' low Is the new world rising, from the shambles of the old
I can't help but wonder and worry about the impact of our actions on the planet and whether our legacy will be positive or negative. As time passes it seems that change is coming and the old ways are crumbling.


If we could just join hands.
Once again, the belief that unity is the key to overcoming challenges and building a better future is reiterated in this final line.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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