DAZED AND CONFUSED
Led Zed Lyrics
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for so long, it's not true
Wanted a woman, never bargained for you
Lotsa people talkin'
few of them know
Soul of a woman was created below, yeah
You hurt and abuse
Run 'round, sweet baby, lord, how they hypnotize
Sweet little baby, I don't know where you been
Gonna love you, baby, here I come again
Every day I work so hard, bringin' home my hard-earned pay
Try to love you, baby, but you push me away
Don't know where you're goin'
only know just where you've been
Sweet little baby, I want you again
(That's not my babe)
Ah, ah, ah, ah
(Did you ever look up my woman)
Ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah
Ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ahhh, ahh
Oh, yeah, alright, alright
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Oh, I don't like when you're mystifyin' me
Oh, don't leave me so confused, now
Whoa, baby
Been dazed and confused for so long, it's not true
Wanted a woman, never bargained for you
Take it easy, baby
let them say what they will
Tongue wag so much when I send you the bill
oh, yeah, alright
The lyrics to Led Zeppelin's "Dazed and Confused" imply a sense of confusion and feeling lost in life. The song opens with the singer stating that they have been dazed and confused for so long, suggesting that they are not in control of their life. They then express their desire for a woman, but not the one they have ended up with. This woman is described as abusive and a liar, with the ability to manipulate those around her. The singer notes that despite this, they are still hypnotized by their lover's charm.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be grappling with a sense of confusion and anxiety about their relationship, unsure of where their lover has been or where they are going. They work hard to support their lover, but feel that they are constantly pushing them away.
The final verse shifts the focus to the singer's frustration with others' gossip and their inability to recognize the value of their relationship. The closing line, "Tongue wag so much when I send you the bill," suggests that the singer is aware of others' judgments but ultimately is unmoved by them.
Overall, "Dazed and Confused" explores complex themes of love, control, and the struggle to find meaning in life. Its lyrics are open to interpretation but ultimately suggest a sense of confusion and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Been dazed and confused
I have been lost and unsure about so many things for such a long time
for so long, it's not true
It's been so long that it's hard to believe it's actually true
Wanted a woman, never bargained for you
I was hoping to find a woman, but I never expected to find someone like you
Lotsa people talkin'
There are a lot of people talking about different things
few of them know
Only a few of them really understand what's going on
Soul of a woman was created below, yeah
The essence of a woman comes from deep within
You hurt and abuse
You cause pain and harm
tellin' all of your lies
You deceive me with your lies
Run 'round, sweet baby, lord, how they hypnotize
You are easily swayed by the people around you
Sweet little baby, I don't know where you been
I don't know where you've been or what you've been up to
Gonna love you, baby, here I come again
Despite everything, I still love you and I'm coming back to you
Every day I work so hard, bringin' home my hard-earned pay
I work hard every day to earn a living and support myself
Try to love you, baby, but you push me away
I try to love you, but you always reject me
Don't know where you're goin'
I don't know where you're headed
only know just where you've been
I only know where you've been
Sweet little baby, I want you again
I still have feelings for you and want to be with you
(That's not my babe)
You're not the girl I thought you were
Ah, ah, ah, ah
(Did you ever look up my woman)
Did you ever check out my girlfriend
Ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah
Ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ahhh, ahh
Oh, yeah, alright, alright
Okay, I understand
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Oh, I don't like when you're mystifyin' me
I don't like when you confuse me and make things difficult
Oh, don't leave me so confused, now
Please don't leave me feeling unsure and unclear
Whoa, baby
Been dazed and confused for so long, it's not true
I've been lost and unsure about so many things for such a long time that it's hard to believe it's actually true
Wanted a woman, never bargained for you
I was hoping to find a woman, but I never expected to find someone like you
Take it easy, baby
Relax, don't make things more complicated than they need to be
let them say what they will
Let people say whatever they want to say
Tongue wag so much when I send you the bill
People will talk a lot when I pay for things for you
oh, yeah, alright
Okay, I understand
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