A Stolen Kiss
Robert Plant Lyrics


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How long has it been like this
Lost and found and lost yet again
Here in the heat of a stolen kiss
I make my home

How long has it been this way
On and on as the days slip away
Oh lost in language oh lost in song
I'm gone

I am drawn to the western shore
Where the light moves bright upon the tide
To the lullaby and the ceaseless roar
And the songs that never die

Love waits for no one, there's so little time
It's cruel and elusive and so hard to find
And moving further and further each day
I'm gone

I am drawn to the western shore
Where the light moves bright upon the tide




To the lullaby and the ceaseless roar
And the song that never dies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Robert Plant's song "A Stolen Kiss" convey the feeling of being lost and searching for something, perhaps love or purpose, while being drawn to the beauty of the western shore. The repeated phrase of "how long has it been" reflects a sense of time passing by and the feeling of being stuck in a state of limbo. The reference to a stolen kiss suggests a moment of passion or connection that may have been fleeting, but still holds a significant place in the singer's memory.


The key message of the song seems to be about the fleeting nature of love and life itself. The lyrics reflect a sense of urgency, with the singer acknowledging that love waits for no one and time is running out. Despite this, the beauty of the western shore and the songs that never die offer some sense of hope and solace. This is reflected in the final lines of the song, where the singer is drawn to the western shore and the ceaseless roar and is comforted by the idea that some things will never fade away.


Overall, "A Stolen Kiss" is a song that explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics are open to interpretation but convey a sense of longing and searching for meaning in life.


Line by Line Meaning

How long has it been like this
I am questioning how long I've been lost in this cycle of finding myself and then getting lost again.


Lost and found and lost yet again
I keep searching for myself but it seems like I can never quite find who I am.


Here in the heat of a stolen kiss
In the midst of a momentary connection, I feel like I've found a temporary home.


I make my home
But it's only temporary and I know that I will soon leave again.


How long has it been this way
I am asking myself how long I've been feeling so lost and uncertain about my place in the world.


On and on as the days slip away
Day after day, time passes by and I keep searching for answers that never seem to come.


Oh lost in language oh lost in song
I am getting lost in the words and the melodies, hoping to find meaning in them.


I'm gone
But sometimes, it feels like I'm just drifting away, getting further and further from where I want to be.


I am drawn to the western shore
I can't resist the pull of the ocean, of the unknown and the possibility of a new beginning.


Where the light moves bright upon the tide
The sun and the sea create a beautiful, ever-changing landscape that I can't help but be mesmerized by.


To the lullaby and the ceaseless roar
The sound of the waves is both soothing and invigorating, a never-ending song that I can always rely on.


And the songs that never die
Music is eternal, and even though everything else might change, the songs that touch our souls will always be with us.


Love waits for no one, there's so little time
I realize that time is running out and that if I want to find love, I need to act now.


It's cruel and elusive and so hard to find
But love is not easy to come by, and I might have to go through many heartbreaks before I find the right person.


And moving further and further each day
Still, I know that if I don't keep moving forward, I'll never find what I'm looking for.


I'm gone
So I keep going, always looking for something new, always driven by my restless spirit.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BAGGOTT, JUSTIN ADAMS, LIAM TYSON, ROBERT PLANT, WILLIAM FULLER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Andromeda09

How long has it been like this
Lost and found and lost yet again
Here in the heat of a stolen kiss
I make my home

How long has it been this way
On and on as the days slip away
Oh lost in language oh lost in song
I'm gone

I am drawn to the western shore
Where the light moves bright upon the tide
To the lullaby and the ceaseless roar
And the songs that never die

Love waits for no one, there's so little time
It's cruel and elusive and so hard to find
And moving further and further each day
I'm gone

I am drawn to the western shore
Where the light moves bright upon the tide
To the lullaby and the ceaseless roar
And the song that never dies



All comments from YouTube:

Antonieta Roberto

Encantador ♥️ Bela canção

steve trivett

Lump in my throat,tear in my eye,this voice will just never be surpassed RP has been a part of my life for most of my life he’s as important as the air that feeds my soul

Sylvia Schmutz

TEARS in my eyes, soo beautiful 💖💖

burnningbridges

Same here… ❤

Олег Качканов

Да , гармония музыки и голоса, просто чудесно , нет слов выразить чувства, которые переполняют душу, хочется плакать !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ я люблю Вас !!!!

MusicSky85

I think this is one of his best solo songs ever. The emotion and magic of his voice is incredible, particularly when he sings: "Love waits for no one, there's so little time. It's cruel and elusive and so hard to find. And moving further and further each day
I'm gone." Beautiful. ✌❤

Sylvia Schmutz

Totally agree, every time I hear that song it goes straight to my heart and tears in my eyes. He sings with his soul! 💖. Thanks Robert 🙏💖

Sylvia Schmutz

For me, this is the most beautiful of his songs, hauntingly sad. It reaches deep into my heart ❤️ and tears in my eyes. Thank you Robert 🙏💖

So Jake

After I first heard this song I didn't want to hear another sound for a full minute.. Quality, beauty and peacefulness.

Cindy Preciado

This song evokes so many emotions, simply beautiful ❤️

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