Come Into My Life
Robert Plant Lyrics


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Hopes drift in higher places it's easier above the gloom
Among the hollow of faces I know you're there, it must be soon
And I must straighten up review my disposition
Pour the hope back in my eyes
I thought I'd lost so long ago

[Chorus:]
Come into my life Here where nothing matters
Come into my life and roll away the gloom Come into my life
Here where nothing matters Come into my life and roll away the gloom

Always a love and beauty
A lover's sighs content too soon
Somewhere behind her heartbeat
A breath of kindness hints of gloom
So I must straighten up Review my disposition
Pour the hope back in my eyes, I thought I'd lost so long ago

[Chorus x2]

Take it on, take it on
Oh yeah, when you get there, well, you know
Oh-oh, I want to be there!
Oh, when you get there, well, you know
Oh, I want to be there!
I want to be there!
I want to be there!

[Chorus:]

Come into my life
Here where nothing matters
Come into my life and roll away, roll away
Come on, come on, come on, baby
Come on, come on, come on, baby
Come on, come on, come on, baby
And roll away, roll away, roll away

Hopes drift in, higher places
It's easier, above the ground you know




Hopes are drifting, hearts been lifting
Somebody somewhere no, done you wrong

Overall Meaning

In Robert Plant's song "Come Into My Life", the lyrics speak to the struggle of maintaining hope and positivity in the face of difficulty and hardship. The first verse sets the scene with the image of hopes drifting in higher places, away from the gloom that surrounds the singer. Despite feeling surrounded by "hollow faces", the singer knows that someone they care about is nearby, and hopes that they will arrive soon. The chorus invites this person - or perhaps anyone who can bring light into the singer's life - to "come into my life" and "roll away the gloom". The second verse reflects on the transience of beauty and joy, and hints at sadness beneath the surface. However, the singer again declares their intention to "straighten up" and "pour the hope back in my eyes".


Perhaps the most poignant part of the song comes in the bridge, where the singer pleads for someone to "be there" when they arrive at their destination, and to "take away the pain that's hurtin' so bad". This sense of longing for connection and relief from suffering is universal and relatable, and gives the song a sense of urgency and emotional depth.


Line by Line Meaning

Hopes drift in higher places it's easier above the gloom
It's easier to have hope and optimism when you rise above difficult circumstances.


Among the hollow of faces I know you're there, it must be soon
Feeling lost and disconnected, but knowing that someone special is out there and hoping to find them soon.


And I must straighten up review my disposition
I need to take stock of my attitude and outlook on life.


Pour the hope back in my eyes
I need to regain a sense of optimism and positivity.


I thought I'd lost so long ago
Something I used to feel, but have since lost or forgotten.


Come into my life Here where nothing matters
Inviting someone to enter my life and be with me in a space where nothing else can interfere or distract us.


Come into my life and roll away the gloom
Hoping that this person can bring light and happiness into my life and help me overcome sadness and darkness.


Always a love and beauty
There is always love and beauty to be found in the world, despite hardships and struggles.


A lover's sighs content too soon
Longing for a deep and lasting love, but feeling that it may be fleeting or temporary.


Somewhere behind her heartbeat
There is something meaningful and powerful behind the love that someone else feels.


A breath of kindness hints of gloom
Even though there are signs of goodness and kindness in the world, there can still be underlying sadness or pain.


Take it on, take it on
Facing challenges head-on and not giving up.


Oh yeah, when you get there, well, you know
Anticipating a positive outcome or resolution to a situation.


Oh-oh, I want to be there!
Expressing a desire to be present and involved in something exciting or meaningful.


Come on, come on, come on, baby
Encouraging someone to join in and embrace life with enthusiasm.


And roll away, roll away, roll away
Shaking off the negative and embracing the positive.


Hopes are drifting, hearts been lifting
Feeling hopeful and optimistic, despite previous disappointment or sadness.


Somebody somewhere no, done you wrong
Feeling hurt or wronged by someone, even though there may not be a clear reason for it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MEL LARSON, JERRY MARCELLINO, RODERICK RANCIFER

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