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.
Ship of Fools
Robert Plant Lyrics
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And stranger still my self control I can't rely on anymore
New tide, surprise, my world is changing
Within this frame an ocean swells behind this smile, I know it well
Beneath a lover's moon I'm waiting
I am the pilot of the storm
Adrift in pleasure I may drown
And furthermore my self control I can't rely on anymore
I know why, I know why
Crazy on a ship of fools
Crazy on a ship of fools
Turn this boat around, back to my loving ground
Oh no, oh no
Who claims that no man is an island?
While I land up in jeopardy
More distant from you by degrees
I walk this shore in isolation
And at my feet eternity draws ever sweeter plans for me
I know why, I know why
Crazy on a ship of fools
Oh, crazy on a ship of fools
Turn this boat around, back to my loving ground
Oh no, oh no
Ship of fools
Turn this boat around, back to my loving ground
Oh no, oh
Crazy on a ship of fools
Oh, crazy on a ship of fools
Turn this boat around, back to my loving ground
Oh no, oh no
Ship of fools
The lyrics of "Ship of Fools" by Robert Plant are layered with emotion and meaning. The opening lines "On waves of love my heart is breaking, and stranger still my self control I can't rely on anymore" convey a sense of heartbreak and disappointment. The singer is struggling to control their emotions and is overwhelmed by a new tide that has taken over their world. They know that there is an ocean of sadness hidden behind their smile, and this realization makes them feel helpless.
The metaphor of the ship runs throughout the song. The singer is the pilot of the storm, but they have built the ship that is taking them further away from their loving ground. The ship is a symbol of their own making, and they are unable to rely on their self control anymore. The chorus "Crazy on a ship of fools" highlights the craziness of their situation, being adrift in pleasure but drowning at the same time. They are lost and alone, walking the shore in isolation, and the only thing they know for sure is that they need to turn this boat around and go back to their loving ground.
Overall, "Ship of Fools" is a powerful song that captures the essence of heartbreak and the struggles of self control. The metaphor of the ship adds another layer of meaning and conveys the idea that we are responsible for our own happiness and can easily get lost if we're not careful.
Line by Line Meaning
On waves of love my heart is breaking
My heart is breaking under the weight of my love, which is like an uncontrollable wave that crashes over me.
And stranger still my self control I can't rely on anymore
Even more strange than the waves of love is the fact that I can no longer rely on my own self control in this situation.
New tide, surprise, my world is changing
The tides of my emotions are changing, and it's surprising me how much my world can shift as a result.
Within this frame an ocean swells behind this smile, I know it well
Behind my smiling face, I feel a deep and powerful emotion that I know very well, like an ocean that's constantly swelling.
Beneath a lover's moon I'm waiting
I'm waiting for my lover under the moon, signifying a romantic and emotional ambience.
I am the pilot of the storm
I am fully in control of the storm that rages within me, despite the chaos it can bring about.
Adrift in pleasure I may drown
While I'm lost in pleasure, I may be overwhelmed and drowned in the intensity of my desires.
I built this ship, it is my making
This ship of fools is my own creation that stems from my own blind emotions and thirst for pleasure.
And furthermore my self control I can't rely on anymore
Furthermore, I can't even rely on my own self control, leading to the erratic behavior of my ship and crew.
Who claims that no man is an island?
Whoever claims that no man is an island is wrong, as I find myself in jeopardy and isolation despite my feelings and desires.
While I land up in jeopardy
Despite my desires and actions, I end up in a dangerous and risky situation.
More distant from you by degrees
As time passes, I find myself farther and farther away from the person I desire, losing touch as I continue on this ill-fated journey.
I walk this shore in isolation
I'm completely isolated from everything and everyone, walking along the shores of my own desires and temptations by myself.
And at my feet eternity draws ever sweeter plans for me
Despite my isolation, I feel a sense of comfort and hope, as if there are great plans for me in the future if I can only stay the course.
Crazy on a ship of fools
I'm completely insane to be on this ship that's captaineds by my own uncontrolled emotions and desires.
Turn this boat around, back to my loving ground
I need to turn this ship around and go back to my own reality, where my love is waiting for me on solid ground.
Ship of fools
This ship is full of people who have lost control of their own feelings and desires, leading them to a certain doom.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing
Written by: Phil Johnstone, Robert A Plant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jllafoy8605
One of the most beautiful songs ever composed. Mr Plant, you are a WORLD TREASURE!!!!!
@Blackadder153
The only thing more enjoyable then Plants music, are his interviews. Truly a remarkably witty humorous character.
@simonaercole8891
This song is a masterpiece. It will never get old. The more I listen to it, the more I love it.β€
@sergiosms5684
Me too.
@louisvandendijssel4272
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@user-ho5vz5tg3r
This whole Album.
@BlackMamba-lt8oe
This song and ur juicy π
@garykentigian3675
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@gervais.d8399
This album got me through a very difficult time...
I spent two months in a burn center Boston Massachusetts in 1989.
I still have the cassette.
@raquellambropoulos279
Music is HEALING . i was in icu 3 months pancreatic cancer. I had a college music major visit me every Wednesday with guitar in hand. Sometimes we listened to Mr Plant. Music has much to do with why i survived