In 1984, Plant formed a short-lived all-star retro rock group with musicians Jimmy Page (also of Led Zeppelin), Jeff Beck, and Phil Collins called The Honeydrippers. The band had a Top Ten hit with their song "Sea of Love", a remake of the Phil Phillips' chestnut. Plant's also notably performed with Page in the outfit Page & Plant.
Plant's love of the music of Morocco led him to a new collaboration called Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation. The band's releases met with critical acclaim and numerous Grammy nominations. They completed a notable 2006 tour of Europe in September.
In 2007, Plant began recording and performing with American bluegrass star Alison Krauss. A duet album, Raising Sand, was released on 23 October 2007 on Rounder Records. The album, recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles and produced by T-Bone Burnett, met with enormous critical and commercial success. Tours have reached devoted audiences in multiple cities.
The year of 2010 proves to be yet another successful year for the lemon squeezer. During the summer, Plant will be reuniting with his old, Pre-Zep group, The Band Of Joy, for a tour of the southern and mid continental tour of the US.
In 2012 Robert Plant starts another band project going by the name Sensational Space Shifters releasing the live album Robert Plant Presents: Sensational Space Shifters. Along with Plant himself the band consists of Liam "Skin" Tyson, Justin Adams, Billy Fuller and John Baggot along with Dave Smith, Juldeh Camara and Patty Griffin.
House Of Love
Robert Plant Lyrics
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Why don't you let me know
It's only a key I'm locking it up
I think its got to go
And when I think about it now
We'll build a house of love somehow
You leave me walking the floor
Ah, feels strange to me I'm losing control
I can't feel you any more
And when I think about it now
Build a house of love somehow
It hurts a little too much
It hurts a little too much
Oh, my crazy arms are empty now
So call it dying slow
Oh you're looking at me I can't forget
You touch my very soul
But when I think about it now
Build a house of love somehow
A little too much
It hurts a little too much
It hurts a little too much
It hurts a little too much
Oh girl, you really do now
Ah, you hurt me child
You know you really do now
You know things get better, baby
Oh, I was running just running so hard
But things get much better baby
It's so hard it's so hard, so hard
Keep a-running, keep a-running, yes
Yes, it gets better, baby
My crazy arms they're empty now,
So call that dying slow
Oh, remember me I can't forget
You touch my very soul
And when I think about it now
Build a house of love somehow
Just a little too much
Yeah, too much
It's just a little too much
It's just a little too much
The lyrics of Robert Plant's House of Love suggest that the singer is addressing a former lover. The first stanza consists of a plea to speak to him and tell him her dreams. The key line that follows, “It’s only a key I’m locking it up, I think it’s got to go” suggests that this relationship has been purposefully locked away and needs to end. Plant then reflects on the possibility of building a “house of love” as the two may still have a chance together.
The second stanza serves as a confession of sorts. Plant expresses that he feels strange because he’s losing control and can no longer feel his lover anymore. However, he still wants to build a “house of love” with her. In the third and final stanza, Plant acknowledges that the relationship has been too painful, he feels hurt and empty now that his lover is gone. Despite this, he insists things will get better and he will keep running forward.
Overall, House of Love is a story of a relationship that’s been locked away, but the possibility of rekindling it remains. Plant’s lyrics suggest that the memories of the relationship still haunt him, but he’s willing to take a chance on building something better and new.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak to me tell me a dream
Please communicate with me and share your hopes and aspirations.
Why don't you let me know
Why are you keeping things from me? Please share your thoughts and feelings with me.
It's only a key I'm locking it up
I'm locking up something that's valuable to me, but I'll keep it safe.
I think its got to go
I've decided that this thing is no longer serving a purpose and it's time to let it go.
And when I think about it now
As I consider this situation in the present moment,
We'll build a house of love somehow
We will create a sanctuary of love and nurturing together, despite any challenges that may arise.
Ah, talk to me, back in your grove
Communicate with me the way you used to; I want to feel connected to you again.
You leave me walking the floor
You've caused me anxiety, so much so that I can't even sit down.
Ah, feels strange to me I'm losing control
I feel like I'm losing my grip on this situation and it's unsettling.
I can't feel you any more
I no longer sense your presence, emotionally or physically.
It hurts a little too much
The pain I'm experiencing is overwhelming and difficult to tolerate.
Oh, my crazy arms are empty now
My arms are metaphorically open, but there's no one to embrace.
So call it dying slow
This situation is gradually taking its toll on me and causing me emotional pain.
Oh you're looking at me I can't forget
I'm unable to forget about the way you used to look at me, and it's causing me distress.
You touch my very soul
Your touch has always had a profound effect on me, even now.
A little too much
It's all a bit too intense and painful to manage at the moment.
Oh girl, you really do now
You're doing this on purpose, and I know it.
Ah, you hurt me child
You've caused me significant pain and upset.
You know you really do now
I know that you're aware of what you're doing and how it's affecting me.
You know things get better, baby
I'm trying to remain optimistic and believe that things will improve over time.
Oh, I was running just running so hard
I was trying so hard to make this work, but it's not happening.
But things get much better baby
I have faith that things will improve eventually, despite the current difficulties.
It's so hard it's so hard, so hard
This situation is incredibly difficult and painful to bear.
Keep a-running, keep a-running, yes
I'm trying to keep moving forward despite the pain and difficulties.
My crazy arms they're empty now
I'm still struggling with the emptiness and sense of loss I feel without you.
Just a little too much
I'm coping with it, but only just. The pain is still too much to bear.
Yeah, too much
It's all just too much for me right now.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SMITH, JOHN BAGGOTT, JUSTIN ADAMS, LIAM TYSON, ROBERT PLANT, WILLIAM FULLER
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@turnaroundtrail3753
The whole album is a true masterpiece. Unique and very special.
@sojake3712
I think the songs are great but the mix is horrible
@SylviaSchmutz
The first time I hear this beautiful song today and I'm totally in another world❤. That soft and yet exciting voice. Another masterpiece! Thanks Robert ❤🙏
@leemiller287
Love this man's music feels so calming ❤️🙏
@leemiller287
Love this man's voice 😍
@tommyborgia3590
Robert is one of the greatest, i love all his solo material, Keep it comin' Robert.Band of Joy!
@lorideatherage4487
As always Robert's music reflects emotions we have all gone through. He really put himself "out there" with this one. Love it.❤
@SylviaSchmutz
Yes, Robert sings with his heart and soul. He is wonderful ❤️
@charronsikorovsky8375
I love the artwork!😍😘😊
@gerthezsgerthezs213
Beautifull!!! song 🎸🎻🎺🎹🥁🇬🇧