In April 2007, after touring in the U.S. and Europe, the band released its first album, Lez Zeppelin, which was produced by Eddie Kramer, former recording engineer on several Led Zeppelin albums. In the wake of this release, the band was invited to festivals including the Download Festival in the UK, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in Germany, and the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans.
Throughout 2008, the group continued to tour in the U.S. and in the late Autumn made its first visit to Japan to promote the release of its debut record. In March 2009, Lez Zeppelin played a benefit concert in Mumbai. In 2010, the band headed back into the studio to record a second album, Lez Zeppelin II.
Rock And Roll
Lez Zeppelin Lyrics
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It's been a long time since I did the stroll
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back, let me get it back
Mmm baby, where I come from
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Yes, it has
It's been a long time since the book of love
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
Carry me back, carry me back, carry me back
Mmm baby, where I come from, whoa whoa
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Ah, ah, ah
Oh, it seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Makin' vows that just couldn't work right
Haw yeah, open your arms, open your arms, open your arms
Baby, let my love come running in, yeah
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey
Ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Lez Zeppelin's song "Rock and Roll" is a classic rock anthem that celebrates the power of music and its enduring ability to connect people across generations. The lyrics describe a longing to recapture the energy and excitement of youth, harkening back to the days of the early rock and roll era when the genre was in its infancy. The first stanza speaks to this nostalgia, with the singer lamenting the passage of time since they last "rocked and rolled" or "did the stroll," two popular dance styles from the 1950s and 60s. The repetition of the phrase "let me get it back" underscores this desire to recapture something that has been lost, while the reference to the singer's hometown evokes a sense of longing for a simpler, more innocent time.
The second stanza shifts the focus to the concept of love and its absence. The singer speaks of the "book of love," a metaphor for the trials and tribulations of romantic relationships. The phrase "can't count the tears of a life with no love" speaks to the pain and loneliness that can result from a failed relationship or the inability to find love. The repetition of "carry me back" accentuates this sense of desperation, as if the singer is crying out for someone to rescue them from this emotional abyss. Again, the hometown reference reinforces the idea that the singer is longing for a return to a time when things were simpler and love was easier to find.
The final stanza returns to the theme of youthful romance, with the singer reminiscing about past love affairs that were doomed to fail. The vow-making of the lovers in the moonlight is a classic romantic trope that is often associated with the innocence and idealism of young love. The repetition of "open your arms" suggests a desire for connection and closeness, while the request to "let my love come running in" is a plea for acceptance and forgiveness. The repetition of the refrain throughout the song serves to reinforce the idea that time has passed, but the desire for human connection and the power of music to bring people together remains as strong as ever.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
The singer hasn't engaged in any exhilarating activities or had fun in a long time.
It's been a long time since I did the stroll
The singer hasn't indulged in any kind of leisurely activity or walked around aimlessly for a long time.
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back, let me get it back
Mmm baby, where I come from
The singer wants to experience the same kind of fun and excitement that they used to have when they were younger, wherever they used to live before.
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Yes, it has
The artist reaffirms their statement about having spent a long time without feeling fulfilled, happy, and engaged in any kind of satisfying activity.
It's been a long time since the book of love
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
The artist hasn't experienced the joy and fulfillment of being in love for a long time and has instead experienced a lot of emotional pain and distress.
Carry me back, carry me back, carry me back
Mmm baby, where I come from, whoa whoa
The singer wants to travel back in time to the place where they used to belong and where they were happy.
Oh, it seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Makin' vows that just couldn't work right
Haw yeah, open your arms, open your arms, open your arms
Baby, let my love come running in, yeah
The singer remembers a failed relationship they had in the past and longs for love and affection from someone new.
Yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey, yeah hey
Ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
The song repeats the same sentiments expressed earlier, highlighting the deep-seated longing for happiness, love, and fulfillment that the artist feels.
Writer(s): Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Robert Plant
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@georgemichael9106
No strobe lights no lasers no smoke machines no fireworks just the most kick ass band ever.
@Rich6Brew
Well, not at that point in the concert.
@georgemichael9106
@@Rich6Brew I saw them four times including this tour and never saw any of that.
@dantedepascuale1361
Totalmente de acuerdo Saludos desde Argentina!
@toe8946
@@georgemichael9106 heard they did smoke machines for no quarter for this tour. at least at one of the SF shows.
@georgemichael9106
@@toe8946 You might be right toe my memory is fading with time now days I’m just happy to remember where my car keys are. lol.
@barrybirkel4873
I was at this concert . I was 21 yrs old , never forget that night . Music today in general no where's near this great !!!
@davep5647
Wow ...musta been amazing....in fall of 80 we were waiting for tickets to go on sale when my friends dad told us about bonzo.
@sirknaagdier8760
holy shit... maybe I got a little jealous.. ok forget "a little" must be amazing!! I was not even walking this earth that time ☺️🤘
@elianeramasamy1296
quelle chance, ! c est certainement inoubliable !!!