Stairway To Heaven
Tiny Tim With Brave Combo Lyrics


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There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
With a word she can get what she came for

[Chorus]
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
And you know sometimes words have two meanings
In the tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven

[Chorus]

There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking

[Chorus]

And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forest will echo with laughter

And it makes me wonder
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
Don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the may queen

Yes there are two paths you can go by
But in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on

Your head is humming and it won't go because you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady can't you hear the wind blow and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our souls
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll

[Chorus]

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
With a word she can get what she came for





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

"Stairway to Heaven" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, but is interpreted here by Tiny Tim. The song is known for its iconic guitar riff and mystical lyrics that have sparked many interpretations over the years. The song is said to be about a woman who is seeking a life of material wealth and is willing to trade her soul for it. She is buying a stairway to heaven, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for her attempts to reach the afterlife or spiritual enlightenment through material means.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that things are not always as they seem – the lady wants to be sure of what she is getting into before committing. Additionally, the song explores themes of ambition and the pursuit of gold or material wealth not being the key to happiness.


The lyrics in the song have been subject to much speculation and interpretation over the years. Some believe the song has deeper spiritual or mystical meanings, with references to the occult and secret societies. Others see it as a commentary on the dangers of excess and materialism. Overall, the song has become an iconic symbol of the 1970s rock era, inspiring countless covers and references in popular culture.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
There's a woman who believes that shiny things are valuable and worth buying


And she's buying a stairway to heaven
She's trying to obtain happiness and contentment


And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
She is aware of the obstacles she might face when attempting to reach her desired destination


With a word she can get what she came for
She has the power to get what she wants with ease


There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
She's cautious and thorough when making decisions


And you know sometimes words have two meanings
She acknowledges that things aren't always as they seem and that there might be hidden messages or intentions behind words


In the tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings
There's beauty and harmony in nature


Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven
We often misunderstand or misinterpret things


There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
She experiences a strong emotion when looking at the sunset


And my spirit is crying for leaving
She longs for change and new experiences


In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
She's had visions of mysterious and mystical things


And the voices of those who stand looking
She can hear the opinions and perspectives of those observing from a distance


And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune
There's a rumor that if everyone works together and communicates effectively, great things could happen


Then the piper will lead us to reason
There's hope that a leader or guide will bring clarity and logic to the situation


And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
If you persist and persevere, good things are likely to come


And the forest will echo with laughter
The world will be a happier and brighter place


And it makes me wonder
This thought provokes me


If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
If there's chaos or commotion in your life


Don't be alarmed now
Don't panic or worry


It's just a spring clean for the may queen
It's just cleaning and organizing for the upcoming spring celebration


Yes there are two paths you can go by
You have multiple options to choose from


But in the long run
Long-term outcomes are more important than short-term results


There's still time to change the road you're on
You can always alter your path and make a better choice


Your head is humming and it won't go because you don't know
You have doubts and conflicting thoughts, which are causing confusion and frustration


The piper's calling you to join him
An opportunity or invitation is waiting for you


Dear lady can't you hear the wind blow and did you know
The wind is trying to send you a message, are you listening?


Your stairway lies on the whispering wind
Your path to success is shrouded in mystery and requires your attention and effort to uncover it


And as we wind on down the road
As we journey through life


Our shadows taller than our souls
Our fears and doubts are more significant than our true essence


There walks a lady we all know
There's a person known to all who represents hope and light


Who shines white light and wants to show
This person radiates positivity and desires to make others see the same light


How everything still turns to gold
There's still potential to make everything wonderful


And if you listen very hard
If you pay careful attention


The tune will come to you at last
You'll finally understand what's going on and what you need to do


When all are one and one is all
When everyone comes together to create unity


To be a rock and not to roll
To stand strong and be unbending


And she's buying a stairway to heaven
She's still chasing after her dreams and desires


[Chorus]
The recurring theme of her journey and search for happiness and fulfillment




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant

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Comments from YouTube:

Brandon Petroski

This is actually catchy as hell. Shoutout to Joe Bob for giving Tiny Tim some respect.

decemberschild1217

Really dig Tim's subtle satirical covers....  a far out misunderstood talented cat....

Diane MacIntyre

Tiny Tim and Brave Combo are jazztastic! I love this cover. I listen to it a lot

Christopher Crouch

I love this record and am disappointed that it isn't on Spotify. The cover of Hey Jude is similarly great. I have such a profound memory of the first time I saw Brave Combo as a kid--a self-described "Nuclear Polka" band from Denton, playing on the great lawn of the local university. My mind was blown and I don't think I have ever danced so hard in my life. When I heard that they were doing a record with the eccentric Tiny Tim, I could hardly wait.

Mark LaPolla

A master lesson on tempo and dynamics. Truly wonderful.

Charlie Bubbles

Oh Tiny, you did such a great job on this classic and your voice is perfect!

Gaturo

Isn't tiny tim just the best!!, i love him!!!

Steve Hoog

He was so much better by this point, in his 70s, than when he first hit, in hiis 40s.  He learned how to sing, but also how to be a showman while staying true to music.
Bravo, and RIP, Herbert!

WarpedPassages

Actually born in 1923 ...

Neva Nyx

he died at 64, lol.

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