The unique sound of the intro to the song was created by Jimmy Page using a violin bow on an acoustic guitar. This was one of three Led Zeppelin songs on which Page used bowed guitar, the others being "Dazed and Confused" and "How Many More Times" (although for both of these he used a bow to play an electric guitar). The song "In the Evening" utilized several tremolo bar drops to mimic the bow sound.
"In the Light" was never played live at Led Zeppelin concerts. According to Jones, Robert Plant was emphatic about wanting to play the song onstage, but because Jones could not reproduce the synthesizer sound properly outside of the studio, he vetoed the idea.
In an interview he gave to rock journalist Cameron Crowe, Plant stated that this song was one of Led Zeppelin's "finest moments". Similarly, Page has stated that this is his personal favourite track on Physical Graffiti. He performed this song on his tour with The Black Crowes in 1999. Although not included on their original album Live at the Greek, a version of "In the Light" can be found as a bonus track on the Japanese version of this album, released in 2000.
In the Light
Led Zeppelin Lyrics
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And your will's sinkin' low
Just believe and you can't go wrong
In the light you will find the road (You will find the road)
Hey, oh, did you ever believe that I could leave you
Standing out in the cold
Hey, babe, I know how it feels 'cause I have slipped through
Oh, baby, I just want to show you what I'd give you
It is from every bend in the road
Now listen to me
Oh, whoa-whoa, as I was and really would be for you, too, honey
As you would for me, oh, I would share your load
Let me share your load, ooh, let me share, share your load
And if you feel that you can't go on
In the light you will find the road
Hey, oh, though the winds of change may blow around you
But that will always be so
Wow-wow, wow-wow, when love is pain it can devour you
If you are never alone
I would share your load, I would share your load
Baby, let me, oh, let me
In the light
Everybody needs the light
In the light, in the light, in the light
Light, light, light, in the light
Light, light, light, in the light, oh, yeah
Light, light, light, in the light
The lyrics of Led Zeppelin's song In The Light speaks about hope and the universal need for someone to share one's burden. The first verse encourages the listener to hold on, even when life becomes tough. The second verse of the song talks about how the singer knows what it feels like to be left out in the cold and to have lost one's way. However, he wants to demonstrate that he would never leave anyone feeling like that, and that he would always be there to offer his support, as he hopes the other person would for him as well. The chorus underlines the theme of unity and hopefulness, that there is a way out of darkness and confusion, that the light will guide them to the path they need to take.
In essence, Led Zeppelin's "In The Light" is a song about the importance of support and finding your way out of the darkness. It also captures the focus of the band and many of their songs on the importance of love, peace and unity. The chorus, "Everybody needs the light" reinforces this message, offering a universal truth that can be interpreted to apply to the strength and support found in relationships, friendship, faith, or simply within oneself to find hope when it is needed.
Line by Line Meaning
And if you feel that you can't go on
If you are feeling defeated
And your will's sinkin' low
And you feel like giving up
Just believe and you can't go wrong
Believing that you can do it will set you right
In the light you will find the road (You will find the road)
The answer will reveal itself if you search for it
Hey, oh, did you ever believe that I could leave you
Have you ever thought that I would abandon you?
Standing out in the cold
Leaving you alone to suffer
Hey, babe, I know how it feels 'cause I have slipped through
I understand your pain because I have gone through it too
To the very depths of my soul, yeah
To the point where my inner self was affected
Oh, baby, I just want to show you what I'd give you
I want to express my desire to help you
It is from every bend in the road
My assistance is available at every turn
Now listen to me
Pay attention to what I am saying
Oh, whoa-whoa, as I was and really would be for you, too, honey
I am willing to be there for you as you would for me
As you would for me, oh, I would share your load
I would like to take on some of your burden
Let me share your load, ooh, let me share, share your load
Please allow me to help you carry your weight
Hey, oh, though the winds of change may blow around you
Regardless of the unpredictable circumstances
But that will always be so
That is a consistent fact of life
Wow-wow, wow-wow, when love is pain it can devour you
When a relationship is difficult, it can consume you entirely
If you are never alone
If you always have someone to help you through it
I would share your load, I would share your load
I would be there to share the burden
Baby, let me, oh, let me
Please let me help
In the light
When seeking the solution
Everybody needs the light
Everyone can benefit from guidance
In the light, in the light, in the light
When searching for the solution
Light, light, light, in the light
A symbol for enlightenment
Light, light, light, in the light, oh, yeah
A symbol for finding the solution
Light, light, light, in the light
A symbol for guidance and enlightenment
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
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