Ramble On
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The leaves are falling all around
Time I was on my way
Thanks to you, I'm much obliged
For such a pleasant stay
But now it's time for me to go
Autumn moon, light my way
For now I smell the rain, and with it pain, and it's headed my way
Sometimes I grow so tired
But I know I got one thing I got to do

Ramble on
And now's the time, the time is now, sing my song
I'm goin' 'round and 'round I got to find my girl, on my way
I've been this way ten years to the day, ramble on
I'm gonna find the queen of all my dreams

Got no time to for spreadin' roots
Time has come to be gone
And to our health we drank a thousand times
It's time to ramble on

Ramble on
Now's the time, the time is now, to sing my song
I'm goin' 'round the world, I got to find my girl, on my way
I've been this way ten years to the day, I gotta ramble on
I gotta find the queen of all my dreams

Mine's a tale, can't be told, my freedom I hold dear
Years ago in days of old, when magic filled the air
In the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair
But Gollum, and the evil one
Crept up and slipped away with her, her, her, yeah
And there's nothing I can do now
Unless I keep on

Ramblin' (I'm gonna)
And now's the time, the time is now, sing my song
I'm goin' 'round and 'round I got to find my girl, on my way
I've been this way ten years to the day, ramble on
I'm goin' round the world, see my girl
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, I will
Searchin' for my baby
Doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, babe, oh
Keep on ramblin', baby
Hmm, a-keep on ramblin', baby
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah




Keep on ramblin', baby
Ooh, baby, baby, baby, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Train's song Ramble On describe the singer's desire to travel and find his true love. He bids farewell to his current home and thanks whoever made his stay pleasant before embarking on his journey. The onset of autumn and the scent of rain indicate a sort of ominousness and impending turmoil, which he bears with great responsibility. Throughout the song, he emphasizes his need to keep traveling and searching, despite exhaustion, knowing that he has to continue on his quest until he finds the one he's looking for.


The song delves into themes of adventure and romance, which are common in blues and folk-inspired music. The repetitive emphasis on Ramble On portrays the singer's persistent need to keep moving forward, even when the going gets tough. The verses are riddled with metaphors and references to mythical worlds and creatures, such as mentioning Gollum from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, adding an intriguing layer of depth to the lyrics.


Overall, Ramble On is a deeply moving and personal song that showcases the adventure and risks of love and life in general. The importance of perseverance and the unpredictability that life offers, are common themes. The lyrics are a testament to the human spirit, giving us an idea of the grit and the unbroken chain of determination that we sometimes need to muster.


Line by Line Meaning

The leaves are falling all around
The season is changing and nature is transitioning to a new phase, which is a signal for the singer to move on.


Time I was on my way
It is time for the singer to leave and move on to the next phase of his life's journey.


Thanks to you, I'm much obliged
The singer is grateful to someone who has made his stay enjoyable, but it is time for him to move on now.


For such a pleasant stay
The singer has enjoyed his time here thanks to the hospitality of others.


But now it's time for me to go
The singer has recognized that it is time for him to move on to the next phase of his life's journey.


Autumn moon, light my way
The singer is using the natural light of the moon to guide him on his journey.


For now I smell the rain, and with it pain, and it's headed my way
The singer senses that difficult times are ahead, and that he will have to face them on his journey.


Sometimes I grow so tired
The journey can be tiring, but the singer knows he must press on.


But I know I got one thing I got to do
The singer is focused on his goal and is determined to achieve it no matter what obstacles may arise.


Ramble on
The singer is ready to continue his journey and move forward with his life.


And now's the time, the time is now, sing my song
The singer is ready to make his mark and express himself through his music.


I'm goin' 'round and 'round I got to find my girl, on my way
The singer is searching for someone special as he continues on his journey.


I've been this way ten years to the day, ramble on
The singer has been on this journey for a significant amount of time, and he knows that he must continue.


I'm gonna find the queen of all my dreams
The singer is determined to find the person he has been searching for, who represents his ideal partner.


Got no time to for spreadin' roots
The singer cannot afford to get too attached to any one place or person, as his journey requires him to keep moving forward.


Time has come to be gone
The singer recognizes that it is time for him to leave and continue with his journey.


And to our health we drank a thousand times
The singer has enjoyed many good times and celebrations with those around him during his stay, and he is grateful for those moments.


It's time to ramble on
The singer is ready to continue his journey and live his life to the fullest.


Mine's a tale, can't be told, my freedom I hold dear
The singer has a unique story that he keeps to himself, and he values his freedom to live his life as he chooses.


Years ago in days of old, when magic filled the air
The singer is reminiscing about a time when he felt that anything was possible, and that the world held endless possibilities.


In the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair
The singer remembers a time when he had an encounter with someone special, who left a lasting impression on him.


But Gollum, and the evil one
The singer was thwarted by those who sought to do him harm.


Crept up and slipped away with her, her, her, yeah
The singer's encounter with this special person was cut short, and he could not do anything to change that fact.


And there's nothing I can do now
The singer realizes that he cannot change the past, and must focus on the present and future.


Unless I keep on ramblin'
The singer must continue his journey and keep moving forward, even in the face of difficult obstacles or setbacks.


I'm goin' round the world, see my girl
The singer is determined to find the person he has been searching for, even if it requires him to travel the world.


Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, I will
The singer is deeply committed to finding the person he has been searching for, and will stop at nothing to do so.


Searchin' for my baby
The singer is on a quest to find the person he has been searching for, who represents his ideal partner.


Doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, doin' it, babe, oh
The singer is determined and focused on his mission to find his ideal partner, and will keep working hard to achieve his goal.


Keep on ramblin', baby
The singer is encouraging himself to keep going, and not to give up on his journey or his goals.


Hmm, a-keep on ramblin', baby
The singer is reminding himself to stay focused on his journey and his goals, and not to be distracted by anything else.


Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
The singer is expressing his enthusiasm and excitement for his journey and his goals.


Ooh, baby, baby, baby, baby
The singer is expressing his desire to find his ideal partner, who represents everything he has been searching for.




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

macarthur71

I want to comment and not come across as the old man yelling at the clouds.

Let start w the positive. Great voice and good playing. Zep is so amazingly difficult and there is a reason you don't hear a lot of Zep covers. It takes balls the size of dump trucks to take on their music and do it justice.

Now for the negative. For the same reasons I mention above I don't like it very much. And most of it isn't trains fault. First, the recording sounds very thin and tinny. With modern recording, this had to have been a choice. Zep had arguably the greatest rhythm section in rock history so if you bass and drums don't have a full strong sound, it's not going to do the music justice. It also, perhaps, speaks to how great page was in the studio that he put this music down given the technology of that time.

Guitars were just so small. Page was always the only guitar player yet he filled the speakers w sound. Maybe this is also the recording. It's not that the guy can't play guitar; it's just, like the drums and bass, you have to be heavy and contrasting at the same time. Page has always talked about light and shade.

Last, vocals - plant is such a difficult one to do. He sang in a key normally that most folks just can't hit. I respect this vocalist because he has a great voice too and certainly doesn't embarrass himself. And I think the raw emotion just isn't the same. And that's probably attributable to the fact that it's a cover. It's a diff mindset. Respectable.


So in summary, train is a very good band and technically did not sound foolish. I just wonder why some choices were made regarding the recording and mixing. Maybe they didn't want to "sound like Zep" but there in lies the conundrum for covering Zep. When you try to "make it your own" it generally comes so insanely short of the original target.



All comments from YouTube:

Jerry Howard

They nailed it on this. The guitar work is powerful and spot on.

Jerry Howard

Outstanding effort by Train. Best song in their catalogue

Brendan Macie

You mean to tell me that this whole time Train could have sounded exactly like Led Zeppelin and they didn't tell us?

Tim Sanderson

@fredrickausterlitz Meow!

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Amanda Atkinson

This is my all time favourite Zeppelin song, They really did it justice ๐Ÿ‘

Lew Tabakin

I cannot hate you guys, you did quite a good job and took a huge risk.

Dick Derry

Amazing. Their lead singer really rips it here. Not an easy tune to sing

Lisa Cooper

Train. One of my favorite bands doing a great rendition of one my favorite songs by my favorite band of all time. Great job guys. Leaves are falling all around; in the endless quarantine of 2020. 9/24/20

Kenneth Di Leo

Wow I'm lost for words, this is really good.

bob dick

No shit, led zeppelin could write a song! Unlike train.

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