Stairway to Heaven
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Lyrics


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There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying the 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
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





Aah, aah,
And she's buying a stairway to heaven

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes cover Led Zeppelin's classic hit "Stairway to Heaven." The song opens with a description of a woman who believes that all that glitters is gold and is buying a stairway to heaven. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who believes that material possessions and wealth will bring them happiness and allow them to reach some sort of higher state of being. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this woman may be misguided in her quest for enlightenment.


The lyrics suggest that the woman believes that she will be able to obtain whatever she wants with a single word, indicating a sense of entitlement and privilege. However, there is a sense of uncertainty in the lyrics, as the woman is not sure if the stores will be closed when she reaches her destination. This could symbolize the unpredictability of life and the fact that even those who have wealth and power are not immune to setbacks or disappointment.


The second verse introduces the idea that words can have multiple meanings, which further highlights the ambiguity and complexity of the woman's journey. She may be seeking something deeper and more meaningful than simple material possessions, but she is unsure how to articulate or achieve this goal. Ultimately, the song suggests that the woman's quest for enlightenment may be a futile one, as she is focused on the wrong things and does not fully understand what she is seeking.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
There is a woman who firmly believes that anything that shines is valuable and desirable.


And she's buying the stairway to heaven
She is attempting to purchase the way to paradise, despite the fact that it is not for sale.


When she gets there she knows if the stores are all closed
She is confident that she will be able to get what she wants when she arrives, even if the usual avenues are unavailable.


With a word she can get what she came for
She has a special power to obtain anything she wants by merely speaking it into existence.


And she's buying a stairway to heaven
Once more, she is attempting to buy her way into paradise, despite the fact that it is impossible.


There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
There is a warning or guidance displayed, but she wants to confirm for herself that she is following the correct path.


Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
She suspects that people may be using language in a way that is open to interpretation, deliberately misleading her or concealing certain truths.


And she's buying a stairway to heaven
Once more, she is attempting to use her wealth to enter paradise and is doomed to failure.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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