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.
I'm In The Mood
Robert Plant Lyrics
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I believe I'm fixin' to die
Oh funny in my mind, lord,
I believe I'm fixin' to
I don't mind dyin'
But I sure hate to leave my children cryin'.
Well now look over yonder to that buryin' ground
It sure seems lonesome, lord
When the sun goes down
Oh, Why, Oh Why, Oh, Why
Black smoke risin', lord,
it's risin' up above my head up above my head
black smoke risin', up above my
And tell Jesus to Make up my dyin' bed
Left my home just to be with you
Well now, left my home just to be with
You got me here now that's the way you do
Come on, Come on, Come On.
Take me back drive me one more time
Take me back drive me one more
I do...? it's all down the line
I'm Feelin' funny in my mind, lord,
I believe I'm fixin' to die
Feelin' funny in my mind, lord,
I believe I'm fixin' to
I don't mind dyin'
But I sure hate to leave my children
I don't mind dyin'
But I sure hate to leave my children
I don't mind dyin'
But I sure hate to leave my children cryin'
The song "Funny in My Mind" by Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters is a dark and introspective one that delves deep into the mind of the singer. The opening line "Feelin' funny in my mind, lord, I believe I'm fixin' to die" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer's mind is in turmoil, and he feels that death is imminent.
The singer then goes on to say that he doesn't mind dying, but he hates the thought of leaving his children crying. This line underscores the deep emotional pain that he is feeling. The singer then looks over to a graveyard and says that it sure seems lonesome when the sun goes down, emphasizing the feeling of loneliness and sorrow.
The song then takes a somewhat religious turn with the singer asking Jesus to make up his dying bed. The last verse seems to be directed at a lover who he left his home for but is now feeling regretful, asking to be taken back just one more time. Overall, the song's lyrics are steeped in sadness and despair, with the singer grappling with his mortality and the consequences of his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Feelin' funny in my mind, lord,
Experiencing a strange sensation in my thoughts, Lord,
I believe I'm fixin' to die
I think I am about to pass away
Oh funny in my mind, lord,
It's strange what is going on in my head, Lord,
I believe I'm fixin' to
I feel like I'm about to
I don't mind dyin'
I am not afraid of death
But I sure hate to leave my children cryin'.
But the thought of my children grieving makes me sad.
Well now look over yonder to that buryin' ground
Look at that graveyard in the distance
look over yonder to that buried
Gaze in that direction at the interred
It sure seems lonesome, lord
It's very lonely over there, Lord
When the sun goes down
In the evening, when the sun sets
Oh, Why, Oh Why, Oh, Why
Oh, why, oh why?
Black smoke risin', lord,
Dark smoke going up, Lord,
it's risin' up above my head up above my head
It's ascending over my head, over my head
black smoke risin', up above my
Dark smoke rising, up above me
And tell Jesus to Make up my dyin' bed
And request Jesus to prepare my deathbed
Left my home just to be with you
I abandoned my home to be with you
Well now, left my home just to be with
I left my house exclusively for your sake
You got me here now that's the way you do
You got me here, and that's how you operate
Come on, Come on, Come On.
Let's go, let's go, come on.
Take me back drive me one more time
Take me back, give me one more ride
Take me back drive me one more
Take me back, drive me once more
I do...? it's all down the line
I do not completely understand; it's all uncertain
I'm Feelin' funny in my mind, lord,
I'm having an unusual feeling of confusion, Lord,
I believe I'm fixin' to die
I anticipate that I am about to pass away
Feelin' funny in my mind, lord,
Having a peculiar feeling in my thoughts, Lord,
I believe I'm fixin' to
I'm almost certain I'm going to
I don't mind dyin'
Death doesn't concern me
But I sure hate to leave my children
But I dislike leaving my children
I don't mind dyin'
Death doesn't concern me
But I sure hate to leave my children cryin'
But I don't want my children to cry when I'm gone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, CLIVE DEAMER, JOHN BAGGOT, JUSTIN ADAMS, PAUL THOMPSON, ROBERT PLANT, STEPHEN CHARLES JONES
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@fireeyes5399
Thanks for shaping my teenage life in the 80s Mr. Plant. This song still means so much to me in many ways. Thank you
@aliaperez7809
you are keeping too much distance from the love we have to give you what gives
@vickydupree8871
This song takes me back to the most fun times in life
@Yahootie
I know why you’re holding that lemon there, Robut Plont!
The CowPalace/this song. I confess, i did it! Lol!
@dsol8460
love you, bro, what do you think of Greta van fleet?
@leokimvideo
This Plant song like much of Led Zeps work was ahead of it's time, it took years to unlock the true classic status of this song
@Nomadistar
glad 10 of you get it! There is some hope.
@tommurphy4307
oh yeah- it should be just 'its'
@cklig3283
Such an awesome tune, as so much of Plant is from this era. But I respectfully disagree about it being ahead of its time. It is very much of its time, brings me right back there every time I hear it, as does Big Log, Little by Little, Tall Cool One, Ship of Fools...All these and more were beloved in their time, I can remember as if it were yesterday, damn where'd those days go...