However "buying a Stairway..." sounds much better poetically than "selling a Stairway...". The most popular meaning behind the lyrics is that of spiritual liberation. My thoughts on the meaning of the lyrics of “Stairway to Heaven” are pretty simple. I have seen this many times interpreted as an "angel". "Stairway to Heaven" plays out as a kind of spirit quest, a journey into a quasi-mythical, pagan past through music. "A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life. And she's buying a stairway to heaven When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed With a word she can get what she came for Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure 'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings I chose 1 John 4: 1-6 as the Bible passage to summarize this part of the lyrics. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness." You have to face the winds of change and your soul will grow. She is the step sister if Cher. a person who induces others to follow or imitate him or her, especially by means of false or extravagant promises. Did not listen to the lyrics until now. The bustle in your hedgerow is simply you cleansing your spirit. Because, "And a new day will dawn, for those who stand long" refers to being born again in Christ for those who remain faithful to God. … There's still time to change the road you're on. For what have I to do with judging outsiders? If I don't like the song or don't know enough of the lyrics to make it a pleasant experience the resulting monotony can get quite burdensome. It wasn't til I realized that in this case "crying" literally meant crying, scared to death of dying now after she read the fate she faces in the book of Revelation. Moving on to the fifth seal, the souls of Martyrs under the Alter, then the sixth seal showing a great earthquake, black sun, and a red moon. But it can fit into a broadly Christian outlook as well. Like, when we finally all "get it" and come together in peace and love. You ("the lady") have read 65 books in the Bible, and found it interesting reading, but book number 66 is what literally scared the hell out of you, and you have acknowledged the need to be saved as your only way of "buying" a "stairway" to Heaven. "A new day will dawn" is the polar opposite of the previously quoted line "when I look to the west". "And if you listen very hard, the tune will come to you at last." There's a lady who thinks money can buy her anything, including a seat in heaven. Revelation has brought us to this point. "stand long" or "long standing" (if your more comfortable with that term), means; abiding, enduring, persistent, established, etc; The Beginning Of The Seven Trumpets I love this song. Love meaning heaven on earth/or the stairway (path) to heaven. Your soul is still young. Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know needing more Heyy they all do this based of aliester crowleys magic book 4, to become a magiacian one must practice lostening to backwards messages, You have to fix the problem at it's source… SO, how is her thoughts misguided or "misgiven". song: "Stairway To Heaven", All Along the Watch Tower by Bob Dylan, The recording of "Stairway to Heaven" began in December 1970 at Island Records' new Basing Street Studios in London. The bridge of a song generally is used to pause and reflect on the earlier portions of the song or to prepare the listener for the climax. Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven. America has been referred to as a place where the "streets are paved with gold"- (All tha glitters is gold) and Led Zeppelin always looked forward to touring the USA to earn their fortunes. Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Seals 1-4) The fist part of this line took some thought and some searching to figure out what was going on here, when I found it, I thought to myself, "well crap" "OF COURSE!!". It's about a lady named Barry Soetoro and a man named Michelle Obama and how the two of them became a disgrace to their country. All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners. ( I ) think the lyrics to be somewhat a written mental reverie that ‘s loosely connected, although connected to tell a tale. Led Zeppelin performed three sold-out concerts back-to-back at Madison Square Garden from 27th - 29th July 1973. Now we are back to "makes me wonder" for the second of three times, and still not much need to interpret this line, we get it. Stairway to Heaven was not only a song, but had become an anthem. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. Revelation 6:1-17 I think the backwards lyrics to stairway to heaven are a natural expression of this. Your head is humming from distractions, you are not focused on the purpose, the piper has the answer and is calling you to join him. The "stairway to heaven" is another term for Jacob's ladder, which appears in a famous biblical story in Genesis 28:11-19. a story of a woman who made so much money only torealize, in the end, that her life was meaningless even with all her wealth,and she won’t make it to heaven. A piper named Trump came and saved the country and lead everyone to reason. the more people believe a lie, the quicker it becomes the truth. The “misty mountains” are a clear Tolkien reference, but the song’s lyrics deal more with hippies and cops than Hobbits and dragons: after “sitting on the grass” with people who had “flowers in their hair” asking, “Hey, boy, do you want to score?” a police officer showed up. She is myopic in her interpretation of what life is all about. In a tree by the brook Theres a songbird who sings, Simply means that at any crossroads we face in our lives, whichever direction we choose, we can always turn back at any point. I broke it down like this; A "whisper" is defined as; using your breath to speak without using vocal chords, but here whisper is an analogy for Prayer (a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God}. Hence the money she is pouring up to heaven. Three: Famine(Man) "We Scale With The Black Seal" The 'stairway' to heaven is the liberation of the soul, as it makes the long journey from Earth (the physical world) to the higher spiritual planes. Well I was interpreting "crying for leaving" wrong. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Theres a sign on the wall But she wants to be sure cause you know sometimes words have two meanings. He will give those with him six, six, six. Monkey Business by Skid Row, now that being said it lays the forefront of the song thinking things over Deep Thought The story of Jacob's ladder is that Jacob falls asleep on his way between Beersheba and Haran and dreams of a ladder climbing up to heaven, with angels ascending and descending along it. There is one great fear common to all men, which is greater than all other fears. Also, I found it virtually impossible to convey this song visually without creating it as, what I call, a wide awake dream. This song means a lot of things to a lot of people. The lyrics are so hard to interpret. "For by GRACE are ye saved through FAITH; and that not of yourselves: it is the GIFT of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." My name Is Wing,Adrian Robert Deep Thought The story of Jacob's ladder is that Jacob falls asleep on his way between Beersheba and Haran and dreams of a ladder climbing up to heaven, with angels ascending and descending along it. searching As we determined earlier, the "piper" is Satan.. And when Satan senses that he may be losing he hold on you, his deceptions become much more intense as he cries out ('calling") for you to join him. We all came from the east. I chose EPHESIANS 2:8-9 and Proverbs 13:7-9 as the Bible passages to summarize this part of the lyrics. In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees, Shopping. learning from/being a guru Pagey had written the chords and played them for me. (The narrator is now realizing, because of his observation the lady, that there is something more out there and he's yearning to leave behind the shackles of his old beliefs and obtain a sort of spiritual enlightenment) It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band's untitled fourth studio album (often called Led Zeppelin IV). Our shadows taller than our soul. Also New York (where Zep spent much of their time) has been called "the city that never sleeps". So it will require a bit of thinking outside the box. “Purge the evil person from among you.” Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven." And she's buying a stairway to heaven. "In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees" refers to a cloudy or clouded mind, and or sometimes referred to as brain fog. This is one of the most important lines in this song, the story could not be validated without this line. If you know the story of the "Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Robert Browning it becomes much easier and fits perfectly without having to step outside the box. wanting the truth at all costs It was composed by the band's guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio album. And the only "lady" that walks, that we "ALL" know is ourselves. I chose 2 Bible passages to summarize this part of the lyrics; And she's buying a stairway to heaven. When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed With a word she can get what she came for. The piper's calling you to join him, "All powerful God") After much thought and being in the mid part of my sixties, I now have come to realize what they were trying to convey. But make no mistake the piper is most definitely Satan and he does indeed lead us to "HIS" reason . On the other hand, it's a pretty powerful interpretation, and should be interesting regardless what religion you are. Translates to; If you feel changes happening in your comfort zone, don't be afraid, it's just trying to clear out all the useless "gold" (sin) ( (lust, greed gluttony, sloth, wrath, envy, pride) I chose 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 as the Bible passage to summarize this part of the lyrics. A validation of the previous two lines, that you have not released the hold that "gold" (lust, greed gluttony, sloth, wrath, envy, pride) still has on you. focusing inward 'And the Forrest will echo with laughter" simple refers to an outpour of joy. There’s a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure "Dear lady can you hear the wind blow" These words are a reminder of the spiritual birth, the necessity of which has been asserted in the previous verse "And a new day will dawn, for those who stand long". The first clip at the start of the bridge is of the Seven Seals In the next clip I begin the visual images of Revelation as each seal is opened, starting with the four horsemen of the Apocalypse (#1 White, #2 Red, #3 Black, #4 Pale). Don't forget where you came from. "There's a lady who's sure, all that glitters is gold. "Who shines white light and wants to show" is the same as "our shadows taller than our soul" only instead of trying to fool ourselves, we are trying to fool others as well, by showing others (shining our light") that we are saved and have bought our stairway to heaven. Stairway to Heaven is one of those songs that will live on forever. Ooh, it really makes me wonder. Be sober-minded; be watchful. It is the fear of death. I chose 1 Timothy 6:9 -10 as the Bible passage to summarize this part of the lyrics. "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." Ignore the distractions and enjoy yourself, you don't have to mirror the behavior of others, you can leave the rings of smoke in the trees and wander, wonder. And as we wind on down the road "Stairway to Heaven" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It is a fear which paralyzes men all of their lives. The first verse of the song sets the stage for the entire song right away. "The May Queen" was a maiden chosen by a village to represent the hopes and potential for the coming year. I chose Psalm 37:23-24 as the Bible passage to summarize this part of the lyrics. Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven. Here is the complete analysis of one of the most popular songs in the history of rock. Such intensity of pain? Pan is the Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Pink Floyd's first album when Syd was still writing all the material) All things have an opposite counterpart that exist together separately in the same space; including good and evil. (If you, like the narrator, have been experiencing changes in your view of life, it shouldn't come as a surprise, because that is just part of the process of getting rid of the old ideas gathering dust in your mind now that you are learning the truth) I chose John 3: 8 as the Bible passage to summarize this part of the lyrics. He then again seems to be trying to belittle Satan by dismissing his path as little. Admission is a free gift from God, But the doors won't open until you get rid of that suitcase full of unGodly passions. Well let's go find out. And yet this "lady" knows now that her misguided sense of entitlement is worthless in buying the stairway to heaven. 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? let's just enjoy this classic and leave the song writing to the guys who do it best. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Taking care of Business by Bachman Turner, concentrating less on the senses Song meanings ©2003-2021 lyricinterpretations.com. Abenaa. (The rings of smoke are distant, far away ideas and concepts from people that already have figured it out. looking for answers within But the next line illustrates that we are not yet there, something is still missing. It isn’t seen through striving to become something based on ideals stemming from former experiences. The writer to the Hebrews speaks of that fear in these words found in Hebrews 2:14-15 I chose as the Bible passage to summarize this part of the lyrics. And what communion has light with darkness?" "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And that's fine if that's how you interpret it, and it works for you. And this song is written almost entirely metaphorically. So while there are drug references, while there is backmasking, I guess, and there are most definitely references to Tolkien... That's not the full essence of the song. and she's buying a stairway to heaven. Nobody's Business by Wingnut dishwashers union Even if you don't consider yourself spiritual, everything you see, touch, hear, smell, taste, feel, etc. And often placed on property lines. 2 Samuel 22:2 , 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, and 2 Corinthians 6:14 Stairway to Heaven was a 1971 song by Led Zeppelin. Then the seventh seal, Heaven is silent for a half hour, and the announcement of the seven trumpets. The "lady" is a metaphor for you and I.) And that they did. **** Study Revelations 17:1-5; (NIV talks about the "GLITTERING GOLD" and Rev. Something else still needs to be done. My thoughts on the meaning of the lyrics of “Stairway to Heaven” are pretty simple. We are from God. The song is depicting the Stock Market...The lady being Statue of liberty ( in New York ) Hedge Row Meaning Hedge funds. Page then returned to Island Studios to record his guitar solo.. She will appear in her bright light and you will immediately remember that everything indeed still turns to gold. ( I ) think the lyrics to be somewhat a written mental reverie that ‘s loosely connected, although connected to tell a tale. It was the most requested song on FM radio stations in the United States in the 1970s, despite never having been commercially released as a single there. 'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings. played in this order backwards all should be played at 50% speed and double beats, pretty much to where it's still smootg sound, They don't associate Satan with leading us to reason, so they think it must be God, if he's "leading us to reason". being helped/helping Led Zeppelin, they are total rock gods...lyrical geniuses...just the best! There is definite Tolkien a medieval imagery. How everything still turns to gold. 18:9-13 Use different versions OF THE BIBLE... ALSO READ ISAIAH 47 "Lady of Kingdoms" is Babylon.. (Genesis 40-41 // Daniel 2 Interpretations Belong to GOD !!! The "stairway to heaven" is another term for Jacob's ladder, which appears in a famous biblical story in Genesis 28:11-19. Ramble on By Led Zeppelin ii, "If there's a bustle". The last line "to be a rock and not to roll" has been explained as a way of stating that sticking to ones principles(or beliefs)is preffered to "rolling", or changing & moving in search of other ideals and is the ultimate goal of ones spiritual quest. The Second Woe (The 6th Seal) For who want to discover the original intentions of the band, out of any urban legend. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant wrote this masterpiece while spending time at Bron-Yr-Aur, a cottage in Wales, in 1970. Jim of The Doors, Page of Led Zeppelin, Iommi and Osbourne of Black Sabbath Two:W,A.R. Thus, seeking God is the only way to find the truth and obtain spiritual enlightenment) That no one deceives you and each and every one of them would be absolutely.. 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