Celebration Day
Led Zeppelin (Definitive Collection Mini-LP Replica) Lyrics

Her face is cracked from smiling
She has been pretending to be happy for so long that her act is starting to show through, and the strain is evident on her face.

All the fears that she's been hiding
Despite her brave face, she has many anxieties and worries that she keeps hidden from others.

And it seems that pretty soon, everybody's gonna know
Her true emotions are becoming more transparent, and it won't be long before everyone realizes that she is not as content as she tries to appear.

And her voice is sore from shouting
She has been cheering on others, despite feeling drained and exhausted from the effort of trying to lift them up.

Cheering winners who are losing
She is showering attention on those who seem like they are winning or excelling, but who are actually struggling and may not be as successful as they appear to be.

And she worries if their days are few and soon they'll have to go
She is concerned that the people she is trying to buoy up may not have much time left before they experience a downturn or have to leave the situation entirely.

My, my, my, I'm so happy
Despite all of her struggles and worries, she is trying to focus on being happy and positive.

I'm gonna join the band
She wants to be a part of a collective effort that is focused on celebration and joy.

We gonna dance and sing in celebration
She envisions a joyous, celebratory atmosphere where everyone can come together to revel in their accomplishments and successes.

We are in the promised land
This moment of celebration feels like a culmination of all the hard work and struggles everyone has gone through to get to this point of achievement.

She hears them talk of new ways
She is listening to people discussing ways to improve or change their situation.

To protect the home she lives in
These changes are in the service of creating a safer, more secure environment for everyone.

Then she wonders what it's all about when they break down the door.
However, all of this talk of security and protection turns into a frightening scenario of invasion and destruction when something goes wrong.

Her name is brown or white or black
She represents all people, regardless of race or ethnicity, who are struggling and trying to keep a positive outlook.

You know her very well,
The struggles she is experiencing are universal and relatable to anyone who has gone through similar difficulties.

You hear her cries of mercy as the winners toll the bell.
She is calling out for help or understanding, but she feels like nobody is listening or taking her struggles seriously.

Oh, there is a train that leaves the station
There is a chance to leave this difficult situation and move on to a better place.

Heading for your destination
This train will take her where she wants to go, somewhere that feels more promising and hopeful.

But the price you pay to nowhere has increased a dollar more
However, there is a cost associated with moving on, and that cost seems to be rising higher and higher with each passing day.

Yes, it has!
This is not an abstract concept - the cost of progress is tangible and not insignificant.

And if you walk you're gonna get there
Even if she can't afford to take the train, she can still make progress on her own and reach her goal through persistence and hard work.

And though it takes a little longer
It may not be as fast or easy as taking the train, but it is still possible to get where she needs to go.

And when you see it in the distance you will wring your hands and moan
When she gets closer to her goal, she will feel both joy and relief, but also sadness and regret about the struggles she went through to get there.

You're g-gone, you're g-gone, yeah-yea
She is making progress and leaving behind her struggles, but she is also becoming a different person in the process.

My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my you are gone
She can feel herself changing and becoming someone new as she moves on from her struggles.

You're gone
She is moving past her old troubles and starting fresh in a new phase of her life.

My, my, my
Through it all, she is still focused on maintaining joy and positivity in her life.

You're gonna, gonna get there, it's just a little longer
She is still determined to move forward and make progress, despite the challenges and setbacks that lie ahead.

And when you see him in the distance you will wave your hand
As she gets closer to her goal, she will feel more confident and triumphant, and will be able to celebrate her success with others.