Who is this ambiguous female figure? Fans of occultist theories have argued that this is a metaphor for an initiation into a new type of Pagan religion an obscure, unknown belief. The narrative begins with one of the most famous arpeggios in the history of music: And it is that Celtic esotericism and spirituality that truly comes through in the lyrics – no more, no less. Its lyrics are rich with cryptic references to allegories and mysticism, offering far more than the simplistic satanism that many detractors argue is its main theme. Robert Plant wrote the lyrics of course, and he has repeatedly said that he drew inspiration from the works of the Scottish writer Lewis Spence, notably from his book Magic Arts in Celtic Britain. Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin’s immortal masterpiece, is the latter. Then, there are others that transcend music, achieving poetic status and enduring for eternity. To be a rock, a standard to which the world looks, and not a roll, not going with the flow and rolling over for the greedy capitalists who would rape the land for profit.There are songs that, once you’ve listened to them, fade away without having any impact. Where all are one and one is all, the United states,Dear Lady the statue representing America. She thinks she can buy her way to heaven through things and materialism, etc.! The lady we all know, who shines white light, the statue of liberty’s torch and wants to show, how everything still turns to gold. America is so wealthy, she can buy anything.

and stand firm on their commitment to save nature then the forests will echo with laughter, not being exploited any longer by greedy buiness. How America is tearing up the land, the voices of those who stand looking may be those watching the destruction of the nature But a new day will dawn for those who stand long, those who are advocates for nature, who petition the govt. The spirit cries for freedom ,a feeling I get when I look to the west and my spirit is crying for leaving. However, it has been sampled in over dozens of songs.Ĭould it be about America, could the lady be the statue of liberty that is a symbol of America, a lady we all know. And indeed when you listen to the beginning of “Stairway to Heaven”, it sounds remarkably similar to a certain part of Spirit’s “Taurus”.

Interesting Stuff: Led Zeppelin have been accused of “stealing” parts of the song “ Taurus” by the band Spirit and using it in “Stairway to Heaven”.

Album/EP: The song appears on Led Zeppelin’s fourth studio album titled Led Zeppelin IV.

Release Date: Novemwas the official release date of “Stairway to Heaven”.

Producer(s): Jimmy Page produced the song.

Writer(s): Robert Plant and Jimmy Page were the sole writers of this song.

Instead when pressed on the song’s explanation they often gives answers which are difficult to derive any definitive meaning from. In all honesty, “Stairway to Heaven” plays out more or less like a gospel track, admonishing the listener to repent as in choose the road which leads to “a lady we all know who shines white light”. However don’t expect Led Zeppelin to acknowledge this. The beginning of the fourth verse brings up the character of the “May queen” and accordingly is about fertility and the advent of Spring. Later the concept of heaven is again brought up though implicitly, as in people having a choice to choose between “two paths” upon which to tread. And once again, “the piper” is present, this time as someone who is “calling you to join him”, as in follow the same path that he is on. Piper” actually is, though all things considered, it definitely plays Reason”. And instead of the trees burning now, “theįorests echo with laughter”. It is never specified who “the Section is that if these individuals have a mutual desire “ the piper will lead (them) to Third verse as “those who stand long”. The story being told in this Verse 3Īnd apparently these same people are referred to in the People “who stand” and witness of this fire. Somewhere west of the United Kingdom. This verse is climaxed by a group of Theories that it refers to the Wild West. ButĬonsidering that the song was written in England, the implication would be Plant considers “the west” is unspecified, with some even putting forth Trees”. Again this is something that is occurring only in his thoughts,īut still his “spirit is crying for leaving”. What geographical region

The second verse is based on Plant envisioning “the west”Īpparently being destroyed by “rings of smoke” that are visible “through the

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