Wah Wah
PAGE Jimmy & PLANT Robert Lyrics
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Kiss the tide, goes time and circumstance
Give me peace of mind and let me dance
Bury all my pain of years beneath the sand
On my heels these wings I gladly wear
Laugh into the face of anger and despair
Give me peace of mind and let me dance
The lyrics in "Wah Wah" by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant seemingly speak about wanting to escape from past traumas and seeking inner peace through dance and connection to nature. The first verse speaks about being on an island and feeling the ebb and flow of the tide, highlighting the unpredictability of life's circumstances. The singer seeks solace and release through dance, burying the pain and problems of life beneath the sand. The second verse speaks about the singer's attitude towards challenges, they choose to wear wings and laugh in the face of anger and despair. This can be interpreted as an act of defiance, choosing to rise above negativity and embrace a positive outlook on life.
The repetition of the phrase "Give me peace of mind and let me dance" highlights the song's central message of finding inner peace through movement and a connection to nature. Burial imagery is also used to signify a letting go of past pains and traumas and to move forward towards a brighter future. The song's title "Wah Wah" could be interpreted as a representation of the cyclical nature of life's ups and downs, alluding to the wah-wah effect often used in music to create a sense of oscillation.
Line by Line Meaning
From my island home I feel a chance
I am starting to feel hopeful from my isolated island home
Kiss the tide, goes time and circumstance
I am embracing the natural world as time and fate continue to ebb and flow like the tide
Give me peace of mind and let me dance
I am seeking inner tranquility and the freedom to move and express myself
Bury all my pain of years beneath the sand
I am willing to let go of the emotional baggage from my past and bury it deep within the earth
On my heels these wings I gladly wear
I am moving forward with a sense of lightness and joy; my feet feel like they have wings on them
Laugh into the face of anger and despair
I am choosing to confront negative emotions with humor and positivity, rather than letting them overpower me
Give me peace of mind and let me dance
I still desire inner tranquility and the freedom to move and express myself
Bury all my pain of years beneath the sand
I am reinforcing my commitment to letting go of past emotional baggage
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ROBERT PLANT, JAMES PATRICK PAGE
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@dsm5d723
The English is a lyrical achievement on par with anything Led Zepplin ever wrote. Who did the writing, and a translation of the Arabic (?) would be great. I love how both vocal lines have room to exist and interplay.
"From my island home I feel each hand,
Kiss the tired ghosts of time and circumstance."
"On my heels these wings I'll gladly wear,
And laugh into the face of anger and despair."
Beautiful.
@pacofear6026
From my island home I feel a chance
Kiss the tide, goes time and circumstance
Give me peace of mind and let me dance
Bury all my pain of years beneath the sand
On my heels these wings I gladly wear
Laugh into the face of anger and despair
Give me peace of mind and let me dance
Bury all my pain of years beneath the sand
@leascaart
I love that Jimmy Page is wearing a Hawaiian shirt
@TheMartintinmar
Mon cher Stéphane, jadis l'insouciance nous guettait au rythme de cette musique, pourtant, ton compte à rebours avait déjà commencé. Qu'il fait bon se souvenir de toi tapant des mains, le sourire aux lèvres, chantant des wah wah à tue-tête... La vie t'a repris beaucoup trop tôt, mais je ne t'oublierai jamais. Forever yours.
@romaing4025
Superbe hommage! Qu'il repose en paix au rythme des wawa célestes!
@carloseugeniocarlos4287
this is pure souful masterpiece! Jimmy and Robert Rules !!
@jablescreed
Perfect ❤Gold 🎵P &P amazing work!
@nelsano3
Absolutly love this, The No Quarter Album was one of the best things they ever did. Just wish theyd do it again so i can go see them!! Robert Plant is doing some fantastic solo work but nothing compares to the chemistry of he and Jimmy. :)
@user-kn6bg3ds7f
Чудовий комментарий!👍💙💛
@marialuizamatai3069
Yep...Nothing compares to that chemistry.
Hello from Brazil!
@nelsano3
Love back to you my friend! x
@jakesthebomb
No computers needed. Just pure talent. Legends...