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.
New World...
Robert Plant Lyrics
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On yet another virgin shore
Escape the booming world
Embrace the new world
Out here the immigrant takes hold
Across the planes and over mountains
Put flight to all who came before
They're barely human
And let them kneel before the sword
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Uneducate the noble savage
The great white father's word is lore
It's such a pain then to liberate them
The poison on the bloody sword
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, uh uh uh, oh oh
Oh oh, uh uh uh, oh oh
Oh oh, uh uh uh, oh oh
The lyrics to Robert Plant's song "New World" delve into the dark history of colonialism and the oppression of indigenous peoples. The opening lines reveal an enthusiastic colonialist perspective, as the singer praises the idea of a "happy landing" on a "virgin shore", eager to escape the "booming world" and "embrace the new world". This is followed by a line that seems to acknowledge the brutality and dehumanization of colonialism, as the singer asserts that "out here the immigrant takes hold". The language of "immigrant" suggests a kind of peaceful migration or settlement, masking the reality of violent conquest and displacement.
The subsequent lines make this violence more explicit, speaking of crossing "planes and over mountains" to put "flight" to those who came before. The dehumanization of indigenous people is made clear in the statement that "they're barely human", positioning them as inferior and unworthy of the land they have lived on for generations. The call to "let them kneel before the sword" is a stark reminder of the violence and domination that characterized colonialism.
The repeated refrain of "oh oh, uh uh uh, oh oh" is almost taunting in tone, like a colonialist triumphantly celebrating their conquest. The final lines of the song reveal the insidious nature of colonialism: the "noble savage" must be "uneducated" and taught to accept the "great white father's word" as "lore". The "poison on the bloody sword" is a metaphor for the violence that underpins colonialism.
Line by Line Meaning
In songs we praise a happy landing
We often write and sing about our successful journey to a new, unexplored land.
On yet another virgin shore
We find ourselves on a pristine, untouched coast to begin our new life.
Escape the booming world
We seek refuge from the busy, crowded civilization we left behind to find peace.
Embrace the new world
We eagerly welcome and accept the challenges and opportunities of our new environment and way of life.
Out here the immigrant takes hold
In this new home, we no longer feel like foreigners, but rather proud settlers who have taken root.
Across the planes and over mountains
We have traveled vast distances, overcoming numerous obstacles to arrive here.
Put flight to all who came before
We disregard the accomplishments and cultures of those who inhabited this land before us.
They're barely human
We dismiss the humanity and worth of the previous inhabitants, justifying our oppressive actions towards them.
It's time to move them
We believe it's necessary to forcibly relocate or eliminate those who pose a threat to our domination.
And let them kneel before the sword
We will use violence and force to exert our power and suppress those who refuse to comply.
Uneducate the noble savage
We will strip the indigenous people of their culture, language, and knowledge, and indoctrinate them with our own beliefs.
The great white father's word is lore
We, the white settlers, hold all the power and knowledge, and our decisions are considered absolute and unchallengeable.
It's such a pain then to liberate them
We view bringing autonomy or independence to the indigenous peoples as an inconvenient, troublesome task.
The poison on the bloody sword
The violent methods we use to oppress and subjugate others are harmful and corrupting, and will ultimately lead to our own downfall.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SMITH, JOHN BAGGOTT, LIAM TYSON, ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT, WILLIAM FULLER
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Kayla Belle
With songs we praise a happy landing
On yet another virgin shore
Escape the booming world
Embrace the new world
Out here the immigrant takes hold
Across the plains and over mountains
Put plight to all who came before
They're barely human
It's time to move them
Let them kneel before the sword
O-o-o-oh, o-o-o-o-oh
O-o-o-oh, o-o-o-o-oh
Uneducate the noble savage
The great white father's word is lore
It's such a pain then to liberate them
The poison damp the bloody sword
O-o-o-oh, o-o-o-o-oh
Uh-uh, uh-uh-uh, uh-uh
Uh-uh, uh-uh-uh, uh-uh
Uh-uh, uh-uh-uh, uh-uh
Михаил Сергопольцев
Воспев хвалы Господу,
причалили мы к берегу,
Еще один нетронутый край.
Покинув старый мир,
В объятия нового мира.
Здесь чужаки получат всё!
Сквозь равнины и через горы,
Добьемся большего чем те, что были раньше.
Пора убрать их, они ведь дикари,
Заставим преклонить колени пред мечом.
Хорошим манерам научим местную знать,
Слово большого белого человека — закон!
Поработим их, принеся свободу
Отравленными перьями, кровавыми мечами.
Michael J Thomas Jr
This is a killer song.
Every time Plant comes out with something, he re-establishes himself as a top notch contributor and performer. My life would not be the same if it wasn't for his solo music and Led Zeppelin.
Arnold Warchal
Mr. Rober Plant - and I must say: Dear Robert ! Thank You - Thank You a thousand times for your (including the musician's working with you) for your great MUSIC. My words will not express my gratitude flowing straight from my heart. Just, MAY LOVE BE WITH YOU, God Bless, and my best regards, Arnold from Poland. (I hope I will be able to attend your concert one day) Thank you.
stephen mullins
NO WORRIES SEE YOU AT THE JAM TOMORROW !
Ariel Spiritual Gangster
May the Infinite cycling of Love between musician and music lover continue ti set hearts Free,Now and Forever.
Love you Robert too,my mum intorduced me to you through Carolyn Longstaff from New Castle,yrs agi,it was lovely.
CUPCAKESUGARPIE
Robert Worth Lucky!!!🍀
Finally got to see him in Lubbock, TX last Thursday & it was an unbelievably magical night🙏✨
Robert Worth
I know how you feel. I was lucky enough to see Led Zeppelin 4 times in my life. I was very young the first time in 1970. They were my first concert. Over the years when things get tough; I always find Zeppelins music pulls you out of the doldrums. Like you I wanted to thank Zeppelin for the great music. I came across a friend of Roberts a few years back. When we got to know each other a bit; I asked her if I could email a thank you note to Robert. I told her I understand if you can't arrange it because your probably inundated with request all the time. She asked me to give her some time. About a month later she sent me a specific email address to send my email to Robert. Thank you KB.
T. Shortte
Cool new Album, Robert, very well done, it's been very interesting following along with your musical career, all your music is fantastic , keep it coming.
Dawn McGovern
Your music is the soundtrack to my life. Thank you for making me ponder and dream.
Ali Javadi
I can't describe this song .it's full of beauty and touch my soul every time.
Domenic Vitanza
This might be his best solo lp ever.