Originally named the New Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin signed a deal with Atlantic Records that gave them considerable artistic freedom. Initially unpopular with critics, they achieved significant commercial success with eight studio albums over ten years. Their 1969 debut, Led Zeppelin, was a top-ten album in several countries and featured such tracks as "Good Times Bad Times", "Dazed and Confused" and "Communication Breakdown". Led Zeppelin II (1969) was their first number-one album, and yielded "Ramble On" and "Whole Lotta Love". In 1970, they released Led Zeppelin III which featured "Immigrant Song". Their untitled fourth album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV (1971), is one of the best-selling albums in history with 37 million copies sold. The album includes "Black Dog", "Rock and Roll" and "Stairway to Heaven", with the latter being among the most popular and influential works in rock history. Houses of the Holy (1973) yielded "The Ocean", "Over the Hills and Far Away" and "The Rain Song". Physical Graffiti (1975), a double album, featured "Trampled Under Foot" and "Kashmir".
Page wrote most of Led Zeppelin's music, particularly early in their career, while Plant wrote most of the lyrics. Jones's keyboard-based compositions later became central to their music, which featured increasing experimentation. The latter half of their career saw a series of record-breaking tours that earned the group a reputation for excess and debauchery. Although they remained commercially and critically successful, their touring and output, which included Presence (1976) and In Through the Out Door (1979), grew limited, and the group disbanded following Bonham's death in 1980. Since then, the surviving former members have sporadically collaborated and participated in one-off reunions. The most successful of these was the 2007 Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert in London, with Bonham's son Jason Bonham on drums.
Led Zeppelin are one of the best-selling music artists of all time; their total record sales are estimated to be between 200 and 300 million units worldwide. They achieved eight consecutive UK number-one albums and six number-one albums on the US Billboard 200, with five of their albums certified Diamond in the US. Rolling Stone magazine described them as "the heaviest band of all time", "the biggest band of the Seventies", and "unquestionably one of the most enduring bands in rock history". They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995; the museum's biography of the band states that they were "as influential" during the 1970s as the Beatles were during the 1960s.
Albums
Led Zeppelin (1969)
Led Zeppelin II (1969)
Led Zeppelin III (1970)
Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
Houses of the Holy (1973)
Physical Graffiti (1975)
Presence (1976)
In Through the Out Door (1979)
Coda (1982)
Something Else
Led Zeppelin Lyrics
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There she comes
Here comes that girl again
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
But she don't notice me when I pass
She goes with older guys from out of my class
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
She's sure fine lookin' man
Hey look-ah there
Across the street
There's a car made just for me
To own that car would be a luxury
But right now I can't afford the gas
A brand new convertible is out of my class
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
That car's fine lookin' man
It's somethin' else
Hey look-ah here
Just wait and see
Workin' hard and savin' my dough
I'll buy that car that I've be wanting so
Get me that girl and we'll go ridin' around
The town will be all shocked with my white top down
I'll keep right on and dreamin' and-ah thinkin' to myself
When it all comes true, man
Wow! That's somethin' else
Look-ah here
What's all this?
Never thought I'd do this before
But here I am ah-knockin' on her door
My car's out front and it's all mine
Just a '41 Ford not a '59
I got that girl and I'm-ah thinkin' to myself
She's sure fine lookin' man
Wow! She's somethin' else
The lyrics to Led Zeppelin's song "Something Else" are about a man who is infatuated with a girl who he thinks is "something else." He has been wanting to date her for a while, but she doesn't seem to notice him. The first verse mentions how she goes with older guys who are out of his class, implying that he doesn't feel adequate enough for her. However, he can't help but think to himself that she is still "fine lookin' man" and "something else."
In the second verse, the man sees a car across the street that he dreams of owning. He knows that it's out of his class and he can't afford the gas, but he still thinks it's "fine lookin' man" and "something else." He then says he'll work hard and save his money so that one day he can afford that car he's been dreaming of. He also hopes to get that girl and ride around town in his dream car with the top down, shocking everyone.
The last verse takes a surprising turn, as the man finally decides to take action and go for what he wants. He goes to the girl's door, his '41 Ford parked outside, and finally gets the girl he's been wanting. He realizes that she's even more "fine lookin' man" than he originally thought and that she truly is "something else."
Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted as being about chasing your dreams and going after what you want, whether it be a girl or a car. Despite feeling like it's out of your league, you have to take a chance and make it happen. The song is also just a fun, upbeat tune with a catchy melody and lyrics that are easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh-look-ah there
I see her now
There she comes
That girl I've been wanting to date is approaching
Here comes that girl again
She's catching my attention once more
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
I've been interested in her for a long time
But she don't notice me when I pass
She doesn't seem to acknowledge my existence
She goes with older guys from out of my class
She dates men from a different social group than mine
But that can't stop me from-ah thinkin' to myself
Despite these obstacles, I still imagine being with her
She's sure fine lookin' man
She's incredibly attractive
She's somethin' else
She's unique and stands out from other potential partners
Hey look-ah there
Now I'm looking over there
Across the street
On the other side of the road
There's a car made just for me
I see my dream car
To own that car would be a luxury
Having that car would be a great pleasure
But right now I can't afford the gas
I can't currently afford to fuel it
A brand new convertible is out of my class
I can't afford a new convertible
That car's fine lookin' man
That car is impressive
It's somethin' else
It's remarkable and stands out from other cars
Hey look-ah here
Now I'm looking here
Just wait and see
I'm determined to wait for what I want
Workin' hard and savin' my dough
I'm making an effort to save money
I'll buy that car that I've be wanting so
I'll eventually purchase my dream car
Get me that girl and we'll go ridin' around
Once I have my dream car, I plan to take her on a drive
The town will be all shocked with my white top down
The community will be surprised by my flashy car
I'll keep right on and dreamin' and-ah thinkin' to myself
I'll continue to imagine and envision my successes
When it all comes true, man
When all my dreams come true
Wow! That's somethin' else
It will be a remarkable accomplishment
Look-ah here
Now pay attention here
What's all this?
How did this happen?
Never thought I'd do this before
I never thought I'd have the courage to do this
But here I am ah-knockin' on her door
But here I am, knocking on her door
My car's out front and it's all mine
My car is parked outside and it's all mine
Just a '41 Ford not a '59
It may not be the newest model, but it's still valuable to me
I got that girl and I'm-ah thinkin' to myself
I managed to have her in my life and think to myself
She's sure fine lookin' man
She's still absolutely gorgeous
Wow! She's somethin' else
She's still unique and stands out from other women
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: BOB COCHRAN, SHARI K SHEELEY
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Debmeow
on No Quarter
Brilliant, a masterpiece.
robin
on Immigrant Song
i love this
Marie Fenouilliére
on Stairway to Heaven
j'adoreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee