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.
Thru' With the Two Step
Robert Plant Lyrics
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One's for the money, but I'm through with the show
Move with me gently, oh so slow
Hold me and maybe we'll never let go, never let go
I'm through with sneakin' been cutting it close
Through with the two-step, where the rhythm is law
Through with the two-step, where the rhythm is law
Oh, yes, it's love in any key
Now my cards on the table, hands on the deck
Now A is for able, no words, pause for breath
My willing baby, now can't you see
Little girl, it's not for me
So you waltzed into my life, one two three
Warmed up your smile, oh let it please be me, please let it be me
You swish and swirl, oh, swing and sway
Stay till the sun comes, and don't go away
In the beginning of the song, Robert Plant is inviting someone to dance with him and to forget about their troubles. He wants to be held and never let go. However, he's done with pretending and sneaking around. He's through with the two-step dance, where the rhythm is everything. He believes that he's found love and that it's not just temporary, and he's willing to let all his cards out and be honest.
In the second verse, Plant is letting his love interest know that he's not just going through the motions anymore. He's capable and ready to be honest with himself and the people around him. However, he's not sure if his partner is ready for a commitment. Plant pleads with his love interest to choose him, and he'll promise to stay until the sun comes up, never to leave. The song leaves the conclusion of this love story up to the imagination of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance by me close, tell 'em all to go
Come close to me and tell everyone else to leave.
One's for the money, but I'm through with the show
Making money is not my priority anymore and I am done with performing.
Move with me gently, oh so slow
Let's move together slowly, with tenderness.
Hold me and maybe we'll never let go, never let go
If we hold each other tight, we will never let go of this feeling.
I'm through with sneakin' been cutting it close
I am done with sneaking around and taking risks.
Through with the two-step, where the rhythm is law
I am done with the routine and rigid way of doing things.
Through with the two-step, where the rhythm is law
I am done with the routine and rigid way of doing things.
Oh, yes, it's love in any key
Love can take many forms and exists no matter what the circumstance.
You opened up the door, now I know it's got to be
Now that you have showed me love, I know it's what I want.
Now my cards on the table, hands on the deck
I am being honest and straightforward in this situation.
Now A is for able, no words, pause for breath
Being capable is important and sometimes you just need to take a breath.
My willing baby, now can't you see
You can see that I am willing to try this, baby.
Little girl, it's not for me
This nickname was not endearing, and perhaps implies an unbalanced power dynamic.
So you waltzed into my life, one two three
You entered my life with grace and ease.
Warmed up your smile, oh let it please be me, please let it be me
You have a charming smile, and I am hoping you are interested in me.
You swish and swirl, oh, swing and sway
You move with grace and beauty.
Stay till the sun comes, and don't go away
Stay until morning, don't leave my side.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WOODROFFE, ROBERT BLUNT, ROBERT PLANT
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