Whole Lotta Love
Lez Zepplin Lyrics
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I'm gonna send ya back to schoolin'
Way down inside, honey you need it
I'm gonna give you my love
I'm gonna give you my love, oh
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
You've been learnin', baby, I been learnin'
All them good times, baby baby, I've been yearnin'
Way, way down inside, honey, you need ah
I'm gonna give you my love, ah
I'm gonna give you my love, ah, oh
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
[Incomprehensible]
You've got to bleed on me
Ah, ah, ah
No, no, no
Love, love
You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin'
All the good times, baby, I've been misusin'
A-way, way down inside, I'm gonna give you my love
I'm gonna give you every inch of my love
Gonna give you my love, hey ah, alright, let's go
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
Wanna whole lotta love
Way down inside, woman
You need, yeah, love
My my my my, my my my my, oh
Shake for me, girl, I wanna be your back door man
Hey, oh, hey, oh, hey, oh, ooh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, woman, hey
Keep a-coolin', baby
A keep a-coolin', baby
I keep a-coolin', baby
I keep a-coolin', baby
Oh, oh, oh
In the lyrics to Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," the singer confronts a woman who needs to be "schooled" in love. The song is quite suggestive and heavily sexualized, with the chorus consisting of the repeated phrase "wanna whole lotta love." The singer confidently proclaims his ability to give her what she seeks, promising to "give [her] every inch of my love." He highlights the notion that he's been yearning for this moment: "All them good times, baby baby, I've been yearnin'." The song builds in intensity, with a driving beat and Robert Plant's howling vocals, evoking a desire and passion that is unmistakable.
The lyrics to "Whole Lotta Love" have been interpreted as a classic example of male bravado and sexual conquest, and the song has been criticized for its overtly misogynistic overtones. The phrase "back door man" in the final verse alludes to the traditional role of a man who had a secret affair with a married woman, sneaking in through the back door to avoid detection. Despite the controversy, the song has stood the test of time as a hallmark of Led Zeppelin's signature sound and influence on rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin'
You need to be put in check, I'm not messing around
I'm gonna send ya back to schoolin'
I'm going to educate you and make you understand
Way down inside, honey you need it
Deep down, you know you need this
I'm gonna give you my love
I'm going to show you my affection
Wanna whole lotta love
I want an overwhelming amount of love
You've been learnin', baby, I been learnin'
You've been growing, and so have I
All them good times, baby baby, I've been yearnin'
I've been longing for all the great moments we've yet to have
Way, way down inside, honey, you need ah
Deep down, you truly crave this
I'm gonna give you my love, ah
I'm going to give you my affection
You've got to bleed on me
You have to open up completely to me
Love, love
Affection, affection
You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin'
You've been acting indifferent, and it's been driving me crazy
All the good times, baby, I've been misusin'
We've been wasting all the potential for great moments
A-way, way down inside, I'm gonna give you my love
Deep down, I'm going to show you my affection
I'm gonna give you every inch of my love
I'm going to give you everything I have
Wanna whole lotta love
I want an overwhelming amount of love
Way down inside, woman
Deep down, you know you want it
You need, yeah, love
You need to be shown love, yeah
My my my my, my my my my, oh
I'm overwhelmed by my desire for you
Shake for me, girl, I wanna be your back door man
Dance for me, girl, I want to be your secret lover
Keep a-coolin', baby
Stay in line, baby
Oh, oh, oh
Ah, ah, ah
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@v4mp.sky7
Anyone in 2024??
@6ryan_60mez
Im here learning the solo 🤙🏻😅🎼🎼
@CaptaIn_JS1
Yessss
@lbl9066
Yes, I’m 66 y.o., here…
@KarenFawcett-ue4ed
Yes me with the goose pimples
@valtonburns8556
👊 62 still loving rock. 🎸
@nesfan8
One of those rare bands where every member is the best member of the band
@linalangemark2652
*the only
@robertstevens4697
I worked for radio north sea international in the early 70s The government wasn't very happy but nobody else complained when I played led zeppelin If you don't remember radio north sea Google it
@hihi2667
Lina Langemark Rush is easily comparable, as long as your unbiased.