Stairway To Heaven
Les Fradkin Lyrics

There's a lady who's sure
The singer of the song is confident and determined.

All that glitters is gold
She is easily impressed by the outward appearance of things.

And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
She is pursuing the path to eternal bliss with full conviction.

When she gets there she knows
The artist is sure of what lies ahead for her.

If the stores are all closed
Regardless of the obstacles, she is determined to reach her destination.

With a word she can get what she came for.
By the virtue of her strong will, she can attain what she desires in life.

Ooh ooh and she's buying a stairway to heaven.
This phrase is repetition, emphasizing the singer's unwavering determination.

There's a sign on the wall
The artist encounters an indication which could deter her from her plan.

But she wants to be sure
Despite any setback she intends to proceed with caution.

'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.
Perception could differ from person to person, and therefore she desires to gain clarification.

In a tree by the brook
The singer comes across a tranquil environment and melody.

There's a songbird who sings,
The bird symbolizes natural beauty and peace.

Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.
Our preconceived notions and ideas might not be accurate.

Ooh, it makes me wonder,
This phrase appears multiple times throughout the song and represents amazement, surprise and curiosity.

Ooh, it really makes me wonder.
Reaffirmation of the singer's curious and inquisitive nature.

There's a feeling I get
The artist senses an intuitive vibration when he looks westward.

When I look to the west,
The direction of west encompasses a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty.

And my spirit is crying for leaving.
The singer seeks to transcend beyond the material realm and venture into the unknown.

In my thoughts I have seen
The singer has envisioned and imagined experiences which lie ahead.

Rings of smoke through the trees,
Smoke symbols signify the intangible and mysterious nature of life.

And the voices of those who standing looking.
The artist hears the echoes of other's who are foreseeing as the artist is.

And it's whispered that soon, If we all call the tune
A prophecy is circulating in whispers that someone will soon take control and lead the people according to his/her will.

Then the piper will lead us to reason.
The piper is the symbol of the person who will take control and lead humanity to rationality and enlightenment.

And a new day will dawn
Upon the arrival of the piper, a revolution is expected.

For those who stand long
Those carrying a strong resolve are the ones who will prevail.

And the forests will echo with laughter.
The expression implies that after the revolution, everything will fall back into place, and joy will return.

If there's a bustle in your hedgerow,
The singer perceives an elevated degree of activity, which is unusual.

Don't be alarmed now,
The artist urges the listener to retain their composure.

It's just a spring clean for the May queen.
The message signifies a necessary phase of exertion and difficulty preceding attainment or satisfaction.

Yes, there are two paths you can go by
The listener is presented with two contrasting choices.

But in the long run
The future will be determined by the choice one makes in the present.

There's still time to change the road you're on.
The listener still possesses the chance to modify their future by making the right decision in the present.

And it makes me wonder.
The artist's inquisitive nature is awakened yet again.

Your head is humming and it won't go
The listener is portrayed with a mental turmoil that isn't settling.

In case you don't know,
The singer offers a suggestion to the listener.

The piper's calling you to join him,
The imaginary piper is beckoning the listener to join him.

Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow,
The singer personifies the wind and calls out to the listener with an emotional tone.

And did you know
The singer's curiosity is still present.

Your stairway lies on the whispering wind.
The singer attributes a mystical and magical characteristic to the path the listener should follow to fulfill his/her ambitions.

And as we wind on down the road
The song comes to an end, and the artist and listener head down their respective paths.

Our shadows taller than our soul.
The expression implies that sometimes we are apprehensive about ourselves and our capabilities.

There walks a lady we all know
The singer is referring to the same woman that was present at the start of the song.

Who shines white light and wants to show
The woman symbolizes belief in the best intentions for oneself and the people around oneself.

How ev'rything still turns to gold.
The woman sees potential and meaning even in mundane aspects of life.

And if you listen very hard
The artist urges the listeners to concentrate and observe closely.

The tune will come to you at last.
Driving the message that knowledge and insight into life can be gained through observation and experience.

When all are one and one is all
When everyone is united and the boundaries have been broken down, then we realize that we are all one.

To be a rock and not to roll.
The expression symbolizes solidity, and not being able to be swayed or diverted by external forces.

And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
The lady persists in her quest, striving to pursue her stairway to heaven.