Although the death of drummer John Bonham ended all official Led Zeppelin activity, the pair reunited in the mid-90s, firstly touring radically reworked versions of Zeppelin classics (documented on the Unledded DVD and No Quarter album), then producing a full album of new, original material recorded by Steve Albini and entitled Walking Into Clarksdale.
BURNING UP
Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Lyrics
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And my way is dark as night
Back on the hill, the wind it moans
And big black clouds fly by
The rain fell down, it drowned my heart
It raged inside my soul
The pain that tore the skies apart
Oh, I'm burning up
Oh, I'm burning up
Ooh, I'm burning up
Oh oh oh
This lovely road that I must walk
All these tears that burn my eyes
In emptiness, my torment roars
In my silent loveless life
Oh oh,I'm burning up
Ah, I'm burning up
Ah, I'm burning up
Ohhh
Oh oh, can you hear me, hear me calling
Across a thousand years
Oh! Oh! Would you love me, if I die die
A thousand times
Like a volcano
Oh, I'm burning up
Like a volcano
I'm burning up
Like a volcano
Oh, I'm burning up
Like a volcano
Yeah, I'm burning up
Like a volcano
Like a volcano
oh oh oh, no yeah
Like a volcano
no yeah no yeah
Like a volcano
Like a volcano
Burn burn burn burn burn
Like a volcano
burn burn burn, ohhh
The lyrics to Jimmy Page & Robert Plant's song Burning Up create an intense and raw image of despair and heartache. The first verse sets the stage for a lonely and dark setting, with the singer feeling isolated and lost. The second verse introduces the rain, which can be seen as a metaphor for the emotional pain the singer is experiencing. The chorus repeats the line "Oh, I'm burning up," emphasizing the intense feelings of anguish and despair. The bridge adds another layer of desperation, with the singer calling out across a thousand years, begging for love before ultimately comparing themselves to a volcano. Through these lyrics, Page and Plant convey the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotion, like a natural disaster that can't be controlled.
Overall, the lyrics present a powerful image of heartache and inner turmoil. The repetition of the line "I'm burning up" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions, while the imagery of the rain and the volcano creates a vivid picture of the singer's pain. The song speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed by emotion, and the lyrics convey this in a raw and deeply personal way.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind is cracked, I stand alone
My mental state is shattered and I am isolated
And my way is dark as night
I am lost on a dark and uncertain path
Back on the hill, the wind it moans
I return to a lonely place with only the sound of the moaning wind
And big black clouds fly by
Dark clouds symbolize a sense of gloom and impending danger
The rain fell down, it drowned my heart
The rain represents an overwhelming sadness that has consumed my heart
It raged inside my soul
This sadness consumes every part of my being, causing me pain
The pain that tore the skies apart
The pain is so great it feels like it has ripped the sky apart
The twisted night unfolds
The night is a symbol for my state of mind, where everything is dark and twisted
Oh, I'm burning up
I am consumed by a burning sense of pain and sadness
This lovely road that I must walk
This refers to the path I must take, despite the pain and hardship
All these tears that burn my eyes
I am crying so much that my eyes burn, a sign of the overwhelming sadness and pain I feel
In emptiness, my torment roars
I am tormented by my emptiness and inner demons, which are roaring inside me
In my silent loveless life
I am alone and without love
Oh, can you hear me, hear me calling
I am reaching out for help and support from somebody
Across a thousand years
This is a metaphorical exaggeration to communicate the depth and intensity of my pain
Would you love me if I die, die a thousand times?
This is a rhetorical question that reflects how much I crave love and affection in my life
Like a volcano
A volcano is used to describe how intensely I am burning up inside
Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn
Repetition of 'burn' emphasizes my intense emotional pain
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SARA SAKURAI, STEVEN LEE, PETE BARRINGER, PAUL ANTHONY LEE DREW, GREIG DAVID WATTS, JORGE MHONDERA
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@martkent8210
Most underrated album ever
@jamedlee1011
They (Page & Plant) need to come up with a new album soon! Good classic late 90's stuff here thpugh
@leelitif7187
a ferocious great track off a very good overlooked cd and of course live it slays
@santinowilson1846
That guitar tone. It rules.
@mthomas1973
Thought the same thing.
Heavy Page
@benjaminenriquez1102
3:30 the majesty mastery and artistry of one James Patrick Page. Jimmy and Robert Plant got it right on for this underrated rocker from the late 1990s. Need this to be re-released for sure
@aitechnasus1041
Burning Up Is A Great Song And Wonderful Masterpiece By Jimmy Page And Robert Plant.
@patking3435
This song feels like I have a lot of distance left to travel so I fix on the beauty of the landscape, the clouds and the sunset. I guess it always has.
@mikemaxwell3050
Probably the best rocker on the album. Great rhythm section here.
@jackjc1447
best track on the album!!