Stairway To Heaven
Led Zeppelin (Cover by Andrew Liebowitz) Lyrics


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There's a lady who's sure
All that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
When she gets there she knows
If the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for
Ooh ooh ooh ooh and she's buying a stairway to heaven
There's a sign on the wall
But she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
In a tree by the brook
There's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiving
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, it makes me wonder
There's a feeling I get
When I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen
Rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who standing looking
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, it really makes me wonder
And it's whispered that soon, If we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn
For those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
Don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by
But in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
And it makes me wonder
Your head is humming and it won't go
In case you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow
And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all




To be a rock and not to roll
And she's buying the stairway to heaven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" may appear to be mystical and symbolic, but they're actually pretty straightforward. The song tells the story of a woman who is trying to find her way to heaven. She believes that everything that glitters is gold, and she's on a quest to buy a stairway to take her there. Along the way, she encounters signs and omens that make her question her journey. However, she remains determined and keeps moving forward. She hears a songbird singing and wonders if her thoughts are misgiving. She looks to the west and feels a strong desire to leave. But at the same time, she knows that she has a choice and that she can change the road she's on. In the end, she remains committed to her quest, knowing that if she listens very hard, she will hear the music that will lead her to her destination.


The lyrics of "Stairway to Heaven" have been widely interpreted over the years. Some people believe that the song is about drug use or an occult ritual. However, the members of Led Zeppelin have denied these interpretations. The song is actually a reflection of the band's interest in English folklore and mythology. It draws heavily on the imagery of the medieval period, using references to kings, queens, and castles.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a lady who's sure
There is a lady who is very confident in her beliefs.


All that glitters is gold
She believes that everything that looks attractive is valuable.


And she's buying a stairway to heaven
She is trying to find a way to reach heaven through her material possessions.


When she gets there she knows
She firmly believes that she will eventually reach her goal.


If the stores are all closed
In case she is unable to find what she is looking for in the worldly possessions she desires.


With a word she can get what she came for
She believes that she has the power to attain what she wants with just her words.


Ooh ooh ooh ooh and she's buying a stairway to heaven
She is very enthusiastic and determined about obtaining her goal.


There's a sign on the wall
She sees a warning that tries to caution her.


But she wants to be sure
She is not completely convinced and needs more confirmation.


'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
She is aware that people can use language figuratively and ambiguously, leading to misunderstandings.


In a tree by the brook
She sees a tree by a small stream.


There's a songbird who sings
She hears a bird chirping.


Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiving
She feels that sometimes our thoughts can lead us astray.


Ooh, it makes me wonder
She is curious and intrigued by what she sees and hears.


There's a feeling I get
She has a strong emotional reaction to something she perceives.


When I look to the west
She feels this way when she watches the sunset.


And my spirit is crying for leaving
Her innermost self desires to escape and be free.


In my thoughts I have seen
She has imagined something in her mind.


Rings of smoke through the trees
She sees circles of smoke rising through the forest.


And the voices of those who standing looking
She hears people talking or singing as they observe something from a distance.


Ooh, it makes me wonder
She is still intrigued and curious.


Ooh, it really makes me wonder
She is even more curious and intrigued.


And it's whispered that soon, If we all call the tune
There is a rumor going around that if we all work together, something great will happen.


Then the piper will lead us to reason
If we follow the right path, we will find meaning and purpose.


And a new day will dawn
Something great and transformative will happen.


For those who stand long
This will be a reward for those who persevere.


And the forests will echo with laughter
This great event will cause a lot of joy and happiness.


If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
If you sense something unusual happening around you.


Don't be alarmed now
You should not worry about it.


It's just a spring clean for the May queen
It is a seasonal cleaning of the garden for a pagan goddess of spring.


Yes, there are two paths you can go by
You have a choice between two options.


But in the long run
In the end or over a long period of time.


There's still time to change the road you're on
It is not too late to make a different decision.


And it makes me wonder
This still makes her curious and intrigued.


Your head is humming and it won't go
You have a tune stuck in your head and cannot stop thinking about it.


In case you don't know
If you are not familiar with this feeling.


The piper's calling you to join him
This tune is coming from a flute player who is inviting you to follow him.


Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow
She is being called to by the wind.


And did you know
Are you aware of this?


Your stairway lies on the whispering wind
The path to your goal is being hinted at by the wind.


And as we wind on down the road
As we continue on our journey.


Our shadows taller than our soul
The darkness within us is greater than our goodness.


There walks a lady we all know
There is a woman who is famous or well-known.


Who shines white light and wants to show
She exudes purity and wants to demonstrate something.


How everything still turns to gold
She believes that everything has value and can be used to attain wealth.


And if you listen very hard
If you pay close attention.


The tune will come to you at last
You will eventually comprehend the melody.


When all are one and one is all
When everyone is unified and equal.


To be a rock and not to roll
It is better to be steadfast and unchanging rather than restless and always moving.


And she's buying the stairway to heaven
The woman is still trying to use material things to reach heaven.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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@michaelreichert6062

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to Heaven
When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to Heaven
There's a sign on the wall, but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, makes me wonder
There's a feeling I get when I look to the West
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, really makes me wonder
And it's whispered that soon if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
And it makes me wonder
Ohh, whoa
Your head is humming, and it won't go, in case you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow? And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one, and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
And she's buying a stairway to Heaven



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Let's see how many people are listening to this masterpiece in Apr 2024

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Me!

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I am. I think each year you live, you understand it even more...61 talking.

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