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 Believe
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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Henrique Jhonathan
Lyrincs
Tears, tears at the water's edge
Hey little sister, there is laughter instead
Tears for the teacher, from the eyes, from the soul
This restless spirit takes a long way back home
Like the wind, you are free
Just a whisper - I hear you, so talk to me
Oh, I believe, eye to eye
Say brother, sisters, see your brothers in the sky
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
It's only glory from the story I'm told
I believe, eye to eye
Say brothers, sister, see your brothers in the sky
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
It's so much glory from the story untold
Big fire, on top of the hill
A hopeless gesture, and last farewell
Tears from your mother, from the pits of her soul
Look at your father, see his blood run cold
Like the wind, you are free
Just a whisper - I hear you, so talk to me
I believe, eye to eye
Say brothers, sister, see your brothers in the sky
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
With so much glory from the story untold
I believe, eye to eye
Say brother, sisters, see your brothers in the sky
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
It's so much glory from the story untold
Raphael Falzarano
Robert Plant wrote "I Believe" about his son, Karac, who died from a stomach virus on July 26, 1977, at five years old. Plant explained this to journalist Dan Rather during a 2018 episode of Rather's series The Big Interview.
Karac's death devastated Plant, of course. It also spelled the beginning of the end for Plant's band, the legendary Led Zeppelin.
Plant received the news shortly after arriving in New Orleans, where Zeppelin was supposed to play a show. He later claimed that he gave up all drugs in that precise moment and never looked back - he didn't want the party lifestyle anymore and lost interest in being a rock star. He just wanted to be with his family.
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I Believe
Robert Plant
Tears, tears at the waters edge
Hey little sister give us laughter instead
Tears for the teacher, from the eyes, for her soul
This restless spirit takes a long way back home
Like the wind, you are free
Just a whisper I hear you, so talk to me
Oh, I believe, aye do aye
Say brother sisters, see your brothers in the sky
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
It's only glory from the story untold
Ah-ooh, oh I believe, aye do aye
Say brother sisters, see your brothers in the sky, oh-oh-oh
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
It's only glory from the story untold Ah-ooh, ooh Mm, yeah
Big fire, on top of the hill
A worthless gesture, and last farewell
Tears from your Mother, from the pits of her soul
Look at your Father, see his blood run cold
Like the wind, you are free
Just a whisper, I hear you, so talk to me
Oh, talk to me, Oh talk to me, Oh talk to me Oh, come on now, come on now
I believe, aye do aye
Say brothers sisters, see your brothers in the sky
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
It's only glory from the story untold Ah-ooh
I believe, aye do aye
Say brothers sisters, see your brothers in the sky
Neighbour, neighbour, don't be so cold
It's so much glory from the story untold
Ah-ooh, ooh I believe, I believe, I believe
Songwriters: Philip Merriam Johnstone / Robert Plant
I Believe lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Jim Broxholme
I lost my son Friday. This song came to me in a dream that awoke me this morning. He and I have cherished Robert Plant all our lives. There is something magically special and spiritual in this man. This song has raised me out of my grief. No greater gift could he have given me. Thank you, sir. ❤️
Cee Dee
Jim, it takes a magically special and spiritual man to see this in another, as well.
I feel for the loss of your son.
Marcela Oyarce
Yes Jim, the spiritual that there is in this man is the acceptance of pain as a part of life, and of what it brings, for him it was a lot that helped him to still be here, he did no more drink no more drugs, that's the good in all he's suffered. Hope you the best.
Jennys Soapbox
I know it's been 6 months now. I'm so sorry for your loss . I hope you find some joy in celebrating Christmas.
Merry Christmas !!
Roger Ray
I feel your pain Jim, when someone gets cut I 🩸 sometimes I feel like I'm cursed, but I know it's a gift from GOD to hear others luv ya brother
David Miller
for what it's worth, he wrote this about the death of his son. My condolences.
PurpleInTooDeep
Such a magical song! No doubt, it was hard for Robert to restore his peace of mind after he lost his son.
God bless you Robert Plant! Karac is resting in Heaven now!
Andrea Gelpi
Ayyy!!! Sin palabras!,mis ojos,mi espiritu...mi ser todo contigo,Plant
Marilyn Horner
🙏🌹
Marilyn Horner
It is a magical. The greatest gift in Life is a Child and so very sorry for the lost Robert . 🙏🌹🦌