As explained by Robert Plant on Live on Blueberry Hill: This is a thing cal… Read Full Bio ↴As explained by Robert Plant on Live on Blueberry Hill: This is a thing called 'Bron-Yr-Aur'. This is a name of the little cottage in the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales, and 'Bron-Yr-Aur' is the Welsh equivalent of the phrase 'Golden Breast'. This is so because of its position every morning as the sun rises and it's a really remarkable place. And so after staying there for a while and deciding it was time to leave for various reasons, we couldn't really just leave it and forget about it. You've probably all been to a place like that, only we can tell you about it and you can't tell us.

Bron-Y-Aur
Led Zeppelin Lyrics

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Ah caught you smiling at me
That's the way it should be
Like a leaf is to a tree, so fine
Ah all the good times we had
I sang love songs so glad
Always smiling, never sad, so fine

As we walk down the country lanes

I'll be singing a song, hear me calling your name
Hear the wind within the trees
Telling mother nature 'bout you and me

Well if the sunshine's so bright
Or on our way it's darkest night
The road we choose is always right, so fine
Ah can your love be so strong
When so many loves go wrong
Will our love go on and on and on and on and on and on?

As we walk down the country lanes
I'll be singing a song, Hear me calling your name
Hear the wind within the trees
Telling mother nature 'bout you and me

My, my la de la come on now it ain't too far
Tell your friends all around the world
Ain't no companion like a blue eyed merle
Come on now well let me tell you
What you're missing, missing, 'round them brick walls

So of one thing I am sure
It's a friendship so pure
Angels singing all around My dog is so fine
Yeah, ain't but one thing to do
Spend my nat'ral life with you
You're the finest dog I knew, so fine
When you're old and your eyes are dim
There ain't no old shep gonna happen again

We'll still go walking down country lanes
I'll sing the same old songs, hear me call your name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Led Zeppelin's song, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, are a reflection on the joy and happiness found in simple, natural pleasures. The opening lines "Ah caught you smiling at me, that's the way it should be, like a leaf is to a tree, so fine" express the delight of catching someone's eye in a moment of shared happiness. This is followed by a reflection on the good times and love songs that have been sung, and the enduring happiness that has come from them. The song then moves on to a reflection on the beauty of nature and how it plays a role in relationships – the trees and wind are personified in telling 'mother nature' about the love between the couple. The refrain "so fine" emphasizes the joy and contentment that are central to this song.

As the song progresses, it moves from these reflections on love and the natural world to a specific tribute to a beloved pet – a blue-eyed Merle dog. The descriptions of the dog are joyful and full of love, and include the memorable line 'angels singing all around my dog is so fine". The song concludes with an affirmation of enduring love and companionship – "When you're old and your eyes are dim, there ain't no old Shep gonna happen again, we'll still go walking down country lanes, I'll sing the same old songs, hear me call your name".

Bron-Y-Aur Stomp is a testament to the joy found in simple pleasures – a happy moment caught between two people, the beauty of nature, and the love and companionship of a beloved pet. It embodies the sense of contentment and happiness that can be found in the natural world and in our relationships with others, offering a reminder to take joy in the small moments of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah caught you smiling at me,
I see you happy and content with me, and that's how it should always be like that.

Like a leaf is to a tree, so fine
Our relationship is as essential as a leaf is to a tree which makes it so remarkable.

Ah all the good times we had,
Remember the happy moments we both shared and cherish them.

I sang love songs so glad
I was delighted to express my love through singing and making you smile.

Always smiling, never sad, so fine
We were always smiling and contented, as we were happy with each other.

As we walk down the country lanes,
Walking together down the peaceful country streets, we share our love.

I'll be singing a song, hear me calling your name
As we walk, I will sing a song that expresses my love and affection towards you.

Hear the wind within the trees,
The sound of the wind blowing in the trees around us reminds us of nature's beauty and purity.

Telling mother nature 'bout you and me
It is almost as if the wind is spreading the news of us and our love to the natural world.

Well if the sunshine's so bright,
No matter how bright or dark our lives become, we know that our path is always correct.

Or on our way it's darkest night
Even in the darkest hours of our life, we will always support each other and be together.

Ah can your love be so strong
We question the strength of our love when we see so many loves falling apart.

When so many loves go wrong
Our relationship is unique, in a world where love often results in heartbreak.

Will our love go on and on and on and on and on and on?
We are uncertain whether our love will last forever amidst the challenges of life.

My, my la de la come on now it ain't too far,
Let's go on a journey, it's not too far, so don't hesitate.

Tell your friends all around the world,
Share our love with others, tell everyone about it.

Ain't no companion like a blue-eyed merle,
Nothing compares to the bond between a dog and its owner.

Come on now well let me tell you,
Let me tell you about the amazing friendship I have with my dog.

What you're missing, missing, 'round them brick walls
People miss out on the simple and pure things in life when they stay within their restricted boundaries.

So of one thing I am sure,
Out of everything in this life, I am most sure about the purity of our love and friendship.

It's a friendship so pure,
Our friendship and love is the purest form of companionship.

Angels singing all around my dog is so fine
I am filled with happiness and love when I am around both you and my dog.

Yeah, ain't but one thing to do
There's only one thing for us to do now.

Spend my nat'ral life with you,
I want to spend my natural life with you in a forever lasting bond.

You're the finest dog I knew, so fine
You are the best thing that ever happened to me, my loyal and faithful dog.

When you're old and your eyes are dim,
Even though we both will age and our health will diminish, our love for each other will never fade.

There ain't no old shep gonna happen again,
When our time on this earth is up, we won't be able to experience any more love and companionship like this.

We'll still go walking down country lanes,
Even when we are old and fragile, we will still stroll down the peaceful streets together.

I'll sing the same old songs, hear me call your name
Our love and affection for each other will remain unchanged, and I shall always sing the same songs expressing my love for you.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant

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