Gallows Pole
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Think I see my friends comin',
Ridin many a mile.
A-friends, did you get some silver?
Did you get a little gold?
What did you bring me, my dear friends,
Keep me from the Gallows Pole?
Keep me from the Gallows Pole?
I couldn't get no silver, I couldn't get no gold,
You know that we're too damn poor
To keep you from the Gallows Pole.
Hangman, hangman, hold it a little while,
I think I see my brother comin',
Ridin many a mile.
Mm-brother, did you get me some silver?
Ah, dya get a little gold?
A-what did you bring me, my brother,
Keep me from the Gallows Pole?
Brother, I brought you some silver, yeah,
I brought a little gold,
I brought a little of ev'ry thing
To keep you from the Gallows Pole.
Yes, I brought you
To keep you from the Gallows Pole.
Hangman, hangman, turn your head awhile,
I think I see my sister coming,
Ridin' many a mile, mile, mile, mile.
Sister, I implore you, take him by the hand,
Take him to some shady bower,
Save me from the wrath of this man,
Please take him,
Save me from the wrath of this mad-man.
Hangman, hangman, upon your face a smile,
Pray tell me that I'm free to ride,
Ride for many a mile, mile, mile.
Oh, yes, you got a fine sister,
She warmed my blood from cold,
She warmed my blood to boiling hot
To keep you from the Gallows Pole,
Pole, pole, pole, yeah yeah.
'brother brought me silver,
And your sister warmed my soul,
But now I laugh and pull so hard
And see you swinging on my Gallows Pole, yeah. -
The lyrics of "Gallow's Pole" by Page Jimmy & Plant Robert convey a story of a man who has been sentenced to death on the gallows pole. He reaches out to his friends and family for help, hoping they have brought him something valuable that can save him from his impending doom. The song presents a picture of desperation and fear, with the condemned man clinging on to any hope he can find.
As the song progresses, the man's fears materialize, and he discovers that his friends and family have brought him nothing to save him from the gallows pole. His brother brings some silver and gold, but it is not enough to save his life. The man's hopes are dashed, and he turns to his sister for help. However, it is too late. The hangman has arrived and is ready to carry out the sentence.
The final lines of the song are chilling, as the hangman taunts the condemned man, telling him that his brother and sister's offerings were not enough, and now he will be swinging on his gallows pole.
Overall, the lyrics of "Gallow's Pole" are deeply visceral and emotional, conveying the fear and desperation of a man facing imminent execution. The song is an excellent example of the power of storytelling in music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hangman, hangman, hold it a little while, Think I see my friends comin', Ridin' many a mile.
The person being hanged asks the hangman to pause and considers that their friends could be approaching from a distance.
A-friends, did you get some silver? Did you get a little gold? What did you bring me, my dear friends, Keep me from the Gallows Pole? What did you bring me Keep me from the Gallows Pole?
The person being hanged asks their friends if they have any valuables to give as a bribe to save them from the gallows.
I couldn't get no silver, I couldn't get no gold, You know that we're too damn poor To keep you from the Gallows Pole.
The friends reply that they do not have any valuables to offer and are too poor to help the person being hanged.
Hangman, hangman, hold it a little while, I think I see my brother comin', Ridin many a mile.
The person being hanged spots their brother approaching and asks the hangman to delay further.
Mm-brother, did you get me some silver? Ah, dya get a little gold? A-what did you bring me, my brother, Keep me from the Gallows Pole?
The person being hanged asks their brother the same question, hoping he has something of value to save them from being hanged.
Brother, I brought you some silver, yeah, I brought a little gold, I brought a little of ev'ry thing To keep you from the Gallows Pole. Yes, I brought you To keep you from the Gallows Pole.
The brother reveals that he has indeed brought silver, gold and other valuables to bribe the hangman and save his sibling from hanging.
Hangman, hangman, turn your head awhile, I think I see my sister coming, Ridin' many a mile, mile, mile, mile. Sister, I implore you, take him by the hand, Take him to some shady bower, Save me from the wrath of this man, Please take him, Save me from the wrath of this mad-man.
The person being hanged spots their sister approaching and begs her to take their brother and escape to safety, thus saving him from the hangman's wrath.
Hangman, hangman, upon your face a smile, Pray, tell me that I'm free to ride, Ride for many a mile, mile, mile. Oh, yes, you got a fine sister, She warmed my blood from cold, She warmed my blood to boiling hot To keep you from the Gallows Pole, Pole, pole, pole, yeah yeah.
The hangman agrees to release the person being hanged in exchange for sexual favors from their sister. He also implies that the sister's charms have made him more willing to spare the person from hanging.
'Brother brought me silver, And your sister warmed my soul, But now I laugh and pull so hard And see you swinging on my Gallows Pole, yeah.
In the end, the hangman reveals that he was only toying with them and he pulls the lever to hang the person despite their siblings' efforts to save them.
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT
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@jeffreyscott4564
This particular Zep song never seems old and outdated.
This band was and will always be one of the greatest bands in the history of rock n roll.
True masters at their art.
@XI_Daisy_XI
This is somewhat o fa cover, I think the original goes back to Leadbelly. Not being a jerk here, thought I'd share what I've learned. I respect and appreciate the original, but I like what Zep did with it better.
Such a primal groove.
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@RK_peace
which zeppelin songs sound old and dated to you?
@TheSpiralAim
@@XI_Daisy_XI This is a VERY old folk tune that goes back a few hundred years.
@agnostic47
@@XI_Daisy_XI It's described as "traditional", meaning its origins are too old to know for sure. However it's thought to be English in origin dating from at least the 15th century.There are many versions and the prisoner usually gets freed after the hangman is bribed. LZ chose to have the guy hanged at the end, even though the hangman had had his silver, gold...... and sister. Hangmen aren't to be trusted!
@uwezeller7532
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@melmarkoski
One of the most amazing songs of all time!
@waltermameli2026
You have impeccable taste in music.....i fully agree with your comment.....
@d.f.219
it is...i love you....platonisch
yeah i love you
@aboyousefemam1942
Yes I agree