Plant’s attraction and affection to the music of Morocco, the Atlas region and beyond and his lifelong leaning towards the psychedelic indo-rock of West Coast USA, led to a new collision of styles and colours aka Strange Sensation.
Their first album together ‘Dreamland’, received great critical acclaim and two Grammy nominations in January 2003.
In recent times, Plant has recorded with Afro Celt Sound System and along with Skin and Justin Adams, travelled to South Sahara, North of Timbuktu in Mali to participate in the 2nd Festival of the Desert, a gathering of African Saharan and assorted soul musicians including Oumou Sangare, Ali Farka Touré, Tinariwen and Tidawt. This project ultimately became a CD compilation to be found on the Harmonia Mundi label.
2003 saw the prestigious release of the definitive Plant retrospective, ’Sixty Six to Timbuktu’, which included a selection of Plant’s solo work from his first recording date to his appearance in Mali.
As of Oct 2004, Plant has reassembled his Es Paranza label which saw its first release for many years. Robert Plant and Strange Sensation’s album, titled ‘Mighty Rearranger’ is a collection of 12 all new, all original songs released May 2005. A major year long tour has just been completed.
At the close of 2005, the critically acclaimed Mighty Rearranger received 2 Grammy nominations.
2006 will see Robert and the band embark on a new adventure with a string of dates across Europe and beyond. A stopover in Sweden in late May will see Robert receive the prestigious Polar Music Prize along with other members of Led Zeppelin. The prize awarded to ‘Led Zeppelin’ will be presented by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in the presence of other such dignitaries.
All the King's Horses
Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation Lyrics
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Love has come calling and I'm back there again
I pour myself a brand new start
Glad to be falling for the beauty within
All the King's horses, all the King's men
I'm on the outside looking in
Over and over and over again
How I returned here, how much I have seen
All the King's horses, all the King's men
I'll weave a circle round the sun
Throw down my arms and give my all
I'll be your soldier of love
I'll weave a circle round the sun
Throw down my arms and give my all
I'll be your soldier of love
I am your soldier of love
The lyrics of "All The Kings Horses" by Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation speaks about how love has called to the singer's heart once again, and how he is falling for the beauty that lies within. The first stanza expresses his romantic feelings and enthusiasm toward the new beginning of love. However, things aren't perfect as in the second line, he states that he is on the outside looking in. The chorus, "All the King's horses, all the King's men, I'm on the outside looking in. Over and over and over again. There's no telling where I've been", implies that the singer has been in numerous relationships, but has ended up back at the beginning, searching for love again. He isn't sure where he stands and seems to be caught in an endless cycle of love and loss.
In the second stanza, the singer suggests that he would do anything for love. "I'll weave a circle round the sun. Throw down my arms and give my all. I'll be your soldier of love". He is devoted to the person he loves and willing to put forth all his energy into being with them. The last line of the song, "I am your soldier of love," confirms his commitment to this love.
Overall, "All The Kings Horses" is a song that communicates the emotions, frustrations, and commitments that seem to be intermingled in romantic relationships. The lyrics reveal the complexity of love, and how one can go on a never-ending journey to search for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Swift and true straight to my heart
Love came to me suddenly and genuinely.
Love has come calling and I'm back there again
I have fallen in love again and it reminds me of previous experiences of love.
I pour myself a brand new start
I am starting anew with my newfound love.
Glad to be falling for the beauty within
I am excited to be falling in love with the inner beauty of this person.
All the King's horses, all the King's men
Despite being surrounded by wealth and power, I feel like an outsider.
I'm on the outside looking in
I feel like I'm not a part of the elite world despite being surrounded by it.
Over and over and over again
This feeling of being an outsider never goes away.
There's no telling where I've been
I have traveled far and wide and experienced many things, but it still doesn't bring me closer to the world of the elite.
How I returned here, how much I have seen
Despite my travels, I have returned to this place and I have seen many things.
I'll weave a circle round the sun
I'll do anything for my love and I'll go to great lengths to prove my commitment.
Throw down my arms and give my all
I will let go of my defenses and give my all to this relationship.
I'll be your soldier of love
I am committed to being a protector of this love and will fight for it.
I am your soldier of love
I am dedicated to loving and protecting this person above all else.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLIVE DEAMER, JOHN BAGGOTT, JUSTIN ADAMS, LIAM TYSON, ROBERT PLANT
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johnnyboy2k
This song was my fiancée's alarm in the mornings. It signalled another new day with the most beautiful person I'll ever know. She left me one evening after work, in January, after six years together. My heart falls apart all over again each time I listen to this......and I cannot stop listening to it.
Jonny Tonto
Missing someone is awful. Loving someone who doesn't love you back is something I just went through. After 3 years I finally accept she is gone. I feel for you.
Matt Delgado
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
ken glass
Strange that I was so mad at Plant for not wanting to reunite Zeppelin with Jason, John Paul and Jimmy by saying that he only wanted to look forward and not back by becoming a human jukebox. After hearing a masterpiece like this it all becomes clear for me. There is so much to explore out there with different musicians and styles....I get it and forgive.
Sara Smiley
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
Dave Wood
Killer tune. Makes me think of a great girl during good times
Amber Peddy
I'm so glad that I've had the honor of being able to see Robert Plant perform live. NOthing like that experince man. Thanks for sharing this amazing song. It sure makes you feel man. Right on
Esteban Grande
LZ 2x , P&P , Strange Sensation 2x , solo 3x :) peace and everything , always :)
Gil Mayer
This song is Bliss and an act of Grace.
Emma Goldstone
One of those songs that makes you feel like a criminal when you skip or pause it, just like Stairway... A beautiful experience to listen.