Trampled Underfoot
Led Zeppelin Lyrics


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Greasy slicked-down
Groovy leather trim
I like the way ya hold the road
Mama, it ain't no sin
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout
Ooh, trouble-free transmission
Helps your oil's flow
Mama, let me pump your gas
Mama, let me do it all
Talking 'bout love, ah
Talking 'bout love, oh
Talking 'bout

Check that heavy metal
Underneath your hood
Baby, I can work all night
Believe I got the perfect tools
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Automobile with comfort
Really built with style
Specialist tradition
Mama, let me feast my eyes
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Factory air-conditioned
Heat begins to rise
Guaranteed to run for hours
Mama, you're the perfect size
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Grooving on the freeway
Gauges all are red
Gun down on my gasoline
Believe I'm gonna crack your head
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

I can't stop talking about
I can't stop talking about

Ooh yeah, yes-ah
Drive on!

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes, I'm coming through

Come to me for service
Every hundred miles
Baby, let me check your points
Fix your overdrive
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Oh yes, fully automatic
Comes in any size
Makes me wonder what I did
Before we synchronized
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Oh-oh, feather-light suspension
Konis couldn't hold
I'm so glad I took a look
Inside your showroom doors
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout
I can't, I can't

Oh, I can't stop talking about love
I can't stop talking about love

Oh, let me go on down, go on down
Go on down, go on down, go on down, yes

I can't stop talking 'bout
I can't stop talking 'bout love, hey
I can't stop talking 'bout love or my baby
I can't stop talking 'bout love, my baby
My baby, my baby, yeah!

Uh
Push
Push
Push it




Push
Push

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trampled Underfoot can be interpreted as a metaphor for sexual desire and attraction towards a woman, compared to the love and devotion for a car. The line "talking 'bout love" repeated throughout the song may be indicative of the singer's passion and obsession for both. The first line refers to the woman's appearance, driving a car with greasy leather trim and holding the road well. The line "trouble-free transmission" and "helps your oil's flow" may be suggestive of sexual innuendos. The singer compares the car parts to his own skills in satisfying the woman, with lines such as "believe I've got the perfect tools" and "specialist tradition". The verses also describe the car's features and performance, with the line "guaranteed to run for hours" resembling the desire for prolonged sexual pleasure. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more aggressive and violent in his language, with lines such as "gun down on my gasoline, believe I'm gonna crack your head", possibly representing a possessive and dominating attitude towards the woman.


Overall, the lyrics of Trampled Underfoot depict a primal and lustful desire for both mechanical and human objects, subliminally hinting at the animalistic and irrational nature of sexual attraction and love, and the blurred lines between them.


Line by Line Meaning

Greasy slicked-down
Describing the sleek and shiny appearance of the car, due to its polished exterior


Groovy leather trim
The car has leather interiors, which goes well with its style and appearance


I like the way ya hold the road
The car's suspension system is impressive, which allows it to handle and grip the road well even at high speeds


Mama, it ain't no sin
Addressing the car as 'Mama' and implying that the love for cars is not something to be ashamed of


Talking 'bout love
The song is about a deep love and passion for cars that is being communicated through the lyrics


Ooh, trouble-free transmission
The car's transmission mechanism is smooth and efficient without any issues


Helps your oil's flow
The car's transmission mechanism assists in the oil's circulation to ensure smooth functioning of the engine


Mama, let me pump your gas
Asking the owner of the car to allow the singer to fill up the gas tank


Mama, let me do it all
Offering to do all the necessary tasks related to the car, implying a sense of love and affection for the vehicle


Check that heavy metal
Referring to the car's strong and sturdy build, which is due to the heavy metal used in its construction


Underneath your hood
Describing the parts of the car which are under the hood, referring to the engine


Baby, I can work all night
Claiming to be so passionate about cars that the singer would not mind working on them all night long


Believe I got the perfect tools
Being confident in the singer's abilities to fix and maintain cars due to possessing the right tools and equipment


Automobile with comfort
Describing the car's comfortable interiors and overall design that goes well with the appearance


Really built with style
The car is not only functional but also has an impressive appearance and style


Specialist tradition
Referring to the specialized skills and knowledge required to build and maintain such cars


Mama, let me feast my eyes
Expressing admiration for the car's appearance and design, appreciating it as a work of art


Factory air-conditioned
The car has an air conditioning system installed by the manufacturer


Heat begins to rise
Referring to the temperature outside rising, which suggests that the car's air conditioning is needed to combat the heat


Guaranteed to run for hours
Implying that the car is reliable and can function without any issues for long periods of time


Mama, you're the perfect size
Addressing the car once again as 'Mama' and implying that it is the perfect size and fit for the singer


Grooving on the freeway
Describing how enjoyable it is to drive the car on the freeway due to its smooth handling and fast speeds


Gauges all are red
Referring to the car's gauges that are illuminated red, which adds to the flashy and stylish appearance


Gun down on my gasoline
This line is a metaphor, suggesting that the car is consuming gasoline at a fast rate due to excessive usage


Believe I'm gonna crack your head
Suggesting that the singer is so obsessed with cars that he may go crazy if he cannot work on them


I can't stop talking about
Reiterating the love and passion for cars that is being communicated throughout the song


Drive on!
Encouraging the owner of the car to continue driving and enjoying the ride


Come to me for service
Offering the services of the singer to maintain and fix the car whenever it requires attention


Every hundred miles
Referring to the car's maintenance schedule, suggesting that it requires regular attention to keep it in peak condition


Baby, let me check your points
Referring to the car's ignition points, which need to be checked and maintained regularly for smooth functioning


Fix your overdrive
The overdrive mechanism in a car is responsible for better fuel efficiency, and it requires regular maintenance and fixes to work efficiently


Oh yes, fully automatic
Referring to modern cars that have fully automatic transmission systems


Comes in any size
Referring to the availability of cars in different sizes to suit the needs of various customers


Makes me wonder what I did
Expressing how the singer feels that life would be incomplete without a powerful and stylish car


Before we synchronized
Referring to the bond that the singer shares with the car, suggesting that the car is the missing piece that makes life complete


Oh-oh, feather-light suspension
Describing the car's suspension system, which is so light that it feels like feathers and ensures a smooth and comfortable ride


Konis couldn't hold
Referring to Koni shock absorbers, which are known for their high-quality and ability to handle heavy-duty applications, suggesting that the car's suspension system is even better


I'm so glad I took a look
Expressing joy and happiness for discovering the car and its amazing features


Inside your showroom doors
Referring to the place where the car was discovered for the first time, that is inside the showroom doors


I can't, I can't
Reiterating the love and passion for cars that is being communicated throughout the song


Oh, let me go on down, go on down
The song concludes with an invitation to explore and enjoy the ride, suggesting that the love for cars will continue indefinitely


Push
Reiterating the love and passion for cars that is being communicated throughout the song


Push
Reiterating the love and passion for cars that is being communicated throughout the song


Push it
Reiterating the love and passion for cars that is being communicated throughout the song


Push
Reiterating the love and passion for cars that is being communicated throughout the song


Push
Reiterating the love and passion for cars that is being communicated throughout the song




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BONHAM, JOHN PAUL JONES, JAMES PATRICK PAGE, ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT

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Greasy slicked down body
Groovy leather trim
I like the way you hold the road
Mama it ain't no sin
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about

Trouble free transmission
Helps your oils flow
Mama let me pump your gas
Mama let me through your door

Dig my heavy metal
Underneath your hood
Baby I can work all night
Believe I got the perfect tools

A model built for comfort
Really built with style
Special list edition
Mama let me feast my eyes

Factory air conditioned
Heat begins to rise
Guaranteed to run for hours
Mama let me pull your tires

Grooving on the freeway
Gauges all in red
Gun down on my gasoline
Believe I'm gonna crack your heads

I can't stop talking about
I can't stop talking about
Oooh yeah Yes I'll drive on
Oooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yes I'm coming through
Come to me for service
Every hundred miles
Baby let me check your points
Fix your overdrive

Fully automatic
Comes in any size
Makes me wonder what I did
Before we synchronized

Feather-light suspension
Konis couldn't hold
I'm so glad I took a look
Inside your showroom doors

I can't stop talking about love
Ooh let me come down come down
Comin' down comin' down comin' down yes
I can't stop talking about love my baby



Cesar y Letty

Greasy slicked down body
Groovy leather trim
I like the way you hold the road
Mama it ain't no sin
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
Trouble free transmission
Helps your oils flow
Mama let me pump your gas
Mama let me through your door
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
Dig my heavy metal
Underneath your hood
Baby I can work all night
Believe I got the perfect tools
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
A model built for comfort
Really built with style
Special list edition
Mama let me feast my eyes
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
Factory air conditioned
Heat begins to rise
Guaranteed to run for hours
Mama let me pull your tires
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
Grooving on the freeway
Gauges all in red
Gun down on my gasoline
Believe I'm gonna crack your heads
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
I can't stop talking about
I can't stop talking about
Oooh yeah Yes I'll drive on
Oooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yes I'm coming through
Come to me for service
Every hundred miles
Baby let me check your points
Fix your overdrive
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
Fully automatic
Comes in any size
Makes me wonder what I did
Before we synchronized
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
Feather-light suspension
Konis couldn't hold
I'm so glad I took a look
Inside your showroom doors
Talking about love
Talking about love
Talking about
I can't stop talking about love
I can't stop talking about love
Ooh let me come down come down
Comin' down comin' down comin' down yes
I can't stop talkin' about
I can't stop talking about love
I can't stop talking about love my baby
I can't stop talking about love my baby



Surya Anand

Greasy slicked-down
Groovy leather trim
I like the way ya hold the road
Mama, it ain't no sin
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Ooh, trouble-free transmission
Helps your oil's flow
Mama, let me pump your gas
Mama, let me do it all
Talking 'bout love, ah
Talking 'bout love, oh
Talking 'bout

Check that heavy metal
Underneath your hood
Baby, I can work all night
Believe I got the perfect tools
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Automobile with comfort
Really built with style
Specialist tradition
Mama, let me feast my eyes
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Factory air-conditioned
Heat begins to rise
Guaranteed to run for hours
Mama, you're the perfect size
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Grooving on the freeway
Gauges all are red
Gun down on my gasoline
Believe I'm gonna crack your head
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

I can't stop talking about
I can't stop talking about
Ooh yeah, yes-ah
Drive on!

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes, I'm coming through

Come to me for service
Every hundred miles
Baby, let me check your points
Fix your overdrive
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Oh yes, fully automatic
Comes in any size
Makes me wonder what I did
Before we synchronized
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Oh-oh, feather-light suspension
Corners couldn't hold
I'm so glad I took a look
Inside your showroom doors
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

I can't, I can't
Oh, I can't stop talking about love
I can't stop talking about love
Oh, let me go on down, go on down
Go on down, go on down, go on down, yes
I can't stop talking 'bout
I can't stop talking 'bout love, hey
I can't stop talking 'bout love or my baby
I can't stop talking 'bout love, my baby
My baby, my baby, yeah!
Uh
Push
Push
Push it
Push
Push



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Lady Rebelle

I woke up at 5:40 am because I heard this songs guitar riff in my dream. I couldn't remember the name of the song or any of the lyrics, but I knew it was Led Zeppelin. It is now 7:10 am. After searching through every famous Led Zeppelin riff, I have found it. I can finally rest easy.

Riley Wallace

+Jephrsyn Gee hahahahaa been there, done that

Riley Wallace

+Jephrsyn Gee hahahahaa been there, done that

Serai3

It can be a really vicious earworm, alright.

Riley Wallace

+Serai3 lol.

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Stargazer26

Robert just tore into this song so hard, really one of his greatest vocal performances. He doesn't get nearly enough credit for it.

Michael Frazia

shredding instantly...love his work on this album...custard pie is another that he kills it

amarshmuse concepta

🎯
A Golden Child.🔥👊

lectric hobo

The LA Forum '77 'LTTE Winston Re-master'' live performance version is surreal.

Mike Gendron

I was listening to this and my 20 year old son walked in the room and says "Ohh, Trampled under foot, talking bout love" I almost shed a tear. I did a good job with this one!!!

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