Stairway To Heaven
Lez Zepplin 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, 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, 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 stand 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 a stairway to heaven.

Overall Meaning

The song Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin is one of the most popular and timeless rock songs of all time. The song is believed to be about a woman who is misguided in her pursuit of earthly possessions and believes that material wealth can buy a stairway to heaven. She believes that she can buy her way into heaven by spending all her money and acquiring all the gold and glittering possessions on earth. However, the song cautions that material possessions cannot lead to happiness or salvation. The lady eventually discovers that the stairway to heaven cannot be bought, and it requires more than money to get there.


The song also makes references to the signs on the wall and the words that have two meanings, depicting how the lady is unsure about her choices and is searching for answers. The song then shifts to the west, where the songwriter talks about the feeling he gets when he looks to the west, indicating his longing to leave and discover new things. He also talks about the two paths that the lady can choose, admonishing her that it's not too late to change. The last few lines emphasize the unity of all things and how we can all reach heaven by becoming rocks and not rolling with the tide of materialism and hedonism.


● Jimmy Page and Robert Plant wrote the song in a remote cottage in Wales, where they were attempting to write something different from the hard rock songs they'd previously been creating.


● The song was never released as a single.


● The guitar solo is one of the most recognizable and iconic in rock history.


● The song has been played a majority of the time during the band's live performances.


● Stairway to Heaven is so famous that it is sometimes referred to as "The Song" by Zeppelin fans.


● The descending chord sequence has been used in many songs, most notably in "Paradise City" by Guns N' Roses.


● Stairway to Heaven is the most requested song ever on FM radio.


● In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song third on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


● Despite its enormous popularity, Stairway to Heaven has never been performed live by the surviving members of Led Zeppelin.


The chords for the song are as follows:


Am, C, D, F, Am/E, G, Am, C, D, F, C, D, Am, E, Am.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
There's a woman who believes that everything that looks appealing is valuable and worth treasuring.


And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
She's trying to buy a path to eternal happiness and bliss.


When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
When she reaches her destination, she's confident that she can get what she wants even if the means to acquire them are limited.


With a word she can get what she came for.
She possesses a power and influence that can give her access to all the things she desires.


There's a sign on the wall, but she wants to be sure
Despite the visible signs, she wants to confirm her assumptions and beliefs.


'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.
She's aware that sometimes language can be deceiving and have multiple interpretations.


In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings,
In a natural and serene environment, there is a bird that sings beautifully.


Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.
Often, our thoughts and beliefs can be false and misleading.


There's a feeling I get when I look to the west,
The sight of the western horizon evokes a distinct emotion in me.


And my spirit is crying for leaving.
My inner self longs to escape and break free from my current reality.


In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees,
I have envisioned circles of smoke in my imagination amid the trees.


And the voices of those who stand looking.
I hear the sounds of people who are observing from a distance.


And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune,
There are rumors that soon, if we all come together and collaborate, we can achieve something great.


Then the piper will lead us to reason.
A leader will guide and direct us towards a logical solution.


And a new day will dawn for those who stand long,
A brighter future awaits those who are patient and persevere through difficult times.


And the forests will echo with laughter.
The natural world and its elements will come alive with joy and merriment.


If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now,
If there's a commotion or disturbance in your life, don't panic or worry.


It's just a spring clean for the May queen.
It's a time for renewal and purification, often associated with spring and the goddess known as the May Queen.


Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There are multiple paths you can take in life, but ultimately, the consequences of your choices matter.


There's still time to change the road you're on.
It's never too late to make a different decision and start down a new path.


Your head is humming and it won't go, in case you don't know,
If you're struggling with a persistent thought or idea that you can't shake, you should understand what's causing it.


The piper's calling you to join him,
You're being summoned to join a leader who is motivating you to take action towards your goals.


Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know
Hey, woman, can you feel the natural forces at work around you and do you understand their significance?


Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?
Is it possible that the key to your salvation and happiness is being carried on the wind?


And as we wind on down the road
As we journey through life,


Our shadows taller than our soul.
Sometimes our negative emotions and past experiences can loom larger than our spirits and inner selves.


There walks a lady we all know
There's a woman who we're all aware of, either literally or figuratively.


Who shines white light and wants to show
She exudes radiance and positivity and desires to guide and enlighten others.


How everything still turns to gold.
She sees the potential for beauty and value in all aspects of life.


And if you listen very hard
If you pay close attention and focus intensely,


The tune will come to you at last.
You'll finally understand the music or message that is being communicated to you.


When all are one and one is all
When everyone is united and in harmony with one another,


To be a rock and not to roll.
To have stability and steadfastness in your life, rather than constantly changing direction or acting impulsively.


And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
And that woman is pursuing a path to eternal happiness and bliss.




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