what is the meaning behind led zepplins song stairway to heaven?
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Back in the 1970's and 1980's it was popular for members of the clergy to bash rock music, especially heavy metal.  One of the most notorious groups to be labeled evil was Iron Maiden, primarily because of the song, "Number of the Beast."  When asked if members of Iron Maiden are devil worshipers their reply was, "No we are not.  It was just one song."  The song, in fact, was based on the book, "The Omen," to which the Catholic church gave the thumbs up. \n    The song starts off with verses from The Revelation of Jesus Christ.  "Whoa to thee of earth and sea, for the devil sends the beast with wrath." (Revelation 12:12)  "Let him who have understanding recognize the number of the beast for it is a human number.  It's number is six hundred and sixty six." (Revelation 13:18) \n\n    How can anything which contains the word of God be evil?  Hello!  The book of Revelation (Revelation 1:3) even promises a blessing for anyone who reads this to others!  God works in strange ways and who would have thought that some British heavy metal musicians would teach some biblical verses to millions of American teenagers, who would never have know it otherwise.  And God did bless Iron Maiden with their break through hit and a long and prosperous career.  Another song of theirs, "The Evil That Men Do" also refers to The Revelation of Jesus Christ 5:6. and you can find biblical references in many other songs by Iron Maiden, as well as songs by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. \n\n    All of this brings me to my point that God is in everything and that if we look for God we can find it.  God always wins and has his influence everywhere. \n  \n\nBack Masking \n    What about back masking, the old trick of playing an analog tape backwards while record music or lyrics forwards.  Supposedly brainwashing messages played backward are going to make us do what ever they say.  That doesn't work backwards, verbal persuasion seldom works forwards.  As a president of an advertising firm once said, "If that worked then every commercial would use it, and we could make men buy tampons!  It's just not so.  \n\n    Many times when I perform "Stairway to Heaven" I feel the Holy Spirit.  Could it be that somehow God used another heavy metal band, Led Zeppelin, to glorify Jesus Christ and Heaven for masses of teenagers. It seems that British school boys know a lot more about Christianity than their American counterparts. \n\n    Lets examine the words to Stairway to Heaven.  One verse that sticks out right away is " 'cause you know sometimes words have two meanings."  Hey the Bible is full of parables, words with two meanings.  Maybe some of the words in this song have two meanings.  Let's examine it line by line and see the hidden meanings and the strange ways God works to spread the word. \n\n    But you say that the artists are sinners so this song must be evil.  In The Revelation of Jesus Christ, (Revelation 19:10) an angel tells John that God says the message is what's important, not the messenger.  Besides, Jesus loves sinners.  He died for your sins. \n\n    Isn't it funny that every year since it was new, Stairway to Heaven has been the number one rock song every time that a rock radio station plays their all time greatest, most requested songs.  That's pretty amazing, in fact it's a miracle!  Truly it is.  I mean, do you think God would let Highway to Hell be number one?  Well, maybe if God wanted to use it as a warning.  But God, being a good, friendly, and loving God would rather do a little positive reinforcement and use a positive song after all.... \n  \n\nThis is a song of hope  (this is a song of salvation) \n\nStairway To Heaven \nwords and music by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin. \n\nThere's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold \nAnd she's buying a stairway to heaven. (she is tithing) \nWhen
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1. Paranoid - Black Sabbath\n2. Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin\n3. Paradise City - Guns n Roses\n4. Momma I'm Coming Home - Ozzy\n5. Back In Black - AC/DC\n6. Welcome To The Jungle - Guns n Roses\n7. War Pigs - Black Sabbath\n8. I Wanna Rock - Twisted Sister\n9. Those About to Rock - AC/DC\n10. Kashmire - Led Zepplin
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The Beatles had it and so do Led Zeppelin and other bands. The Beatles' song sounds like there were messages other than the music but I really can't make it out. \nhttp://www3.telus.net/jefmil/stairwaybackwards.htm\nhttp://www.reversespeech.com/music_reversals.htm
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In the Light by Led Zeppelin\n\nAnd if you feel that you can't go on. And your will's sinkin' low \nJust believe and you can't go wrong. \nIn the light you will find the road. You will find the road \n\nOh, did you ever believe that I could leave you, standing out in the cold \nI know how it feels 'cause I have slipped through to the very depths of my soul. \nI just wanna show what I'd give you it is from every bend in the road \nNow listen to me \nOh, whoa-whoa, as I was and really would be for you, too, honey \nAs you would for me, oh, I would share your load. \nLet me share your load. Ooh, let me share, share your load \n\nAnd if you feel that you can't go on \nIn the light you will find the road \n\nThough the winds of change may blow around you, but that will always be so \nWhen love is pain it can devour you, if you are never alone \nI would share your load. I would share your load \nBaby, let me, oh, let me \n\nIn the light \nEverybody needs the light. \nIn the light, in the light, in the light \n\nLight, light, light, in the light \nLight, light, light, in the light, ooh, yeah \nLight, light, light, in the light
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"Stair way to Heaven" or "Hotel California"
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Depends on Genre.  Could be any of a hundred songs, but remembering that there are a lot of songs that were around before radio existed, I'd say "Amazing Grace."  (As long as it's sung with all the notes that belong there, and none are added."\n\nThat being said, I think "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath, "Blinded by the Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, "Not An Addict" by K's Choice, "Touche" by Godsmack, "Gotta Keep A-Runnin" by the Godz, and "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" are all close seconds. :)
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lets be real okay... stairway to heaven has been played at proms and weddings and other places if it were satanic do you think we'd be hearing so much about it????
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I think it has something to do with their Label or maybe Led Zepplin doesn't want to have songs that you can download on the net
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Dream On is absolutely 100% an Aerosmith original. Written by Steven Tyler himself and first appearing on Aerosmith's debut album in 1973.\n\nI'm not sure why some people think the song has anything to do with Led Zeppelin. I have heard people say that it was originally by Zeppelin, that Jimmy Page wrote it, blah blah blah, but as far as I know they never even performed it at all.
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Well i am not very good at analysing lyrics but i do know what this song is about Dave Grohl "falling in love with a girl and being connected to them so much that not only do you love them physically and spiritually but when you sing along with them you harmonise perfectly."
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King Crimson, or should I say Robert Fripp (bless his pointy little head), is into esoteric Eastern philosophy.  I don't know the exact meaning but its a cool song.\n\nMy guess is that its a reference to an Eastern spiritual teacher that Fripp may have studied.\n\nKing Crimson is one of the least known great bands of the century.  Thanks for bringing it up.\n\nDiscipline is a means to an end and never an end in itself.
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I'm not sure I know the meaning but it is one of my favorite Eisley songs. Im glad to find someone else who likes them. They are just awesome and have a great sound.
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Stairway To Heaven, by Led Zeppelin:)
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maybe "going to california" by led zeppelin
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Stairway To Heaven all teh way dammit
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try it in a song thats one of the best ways, in stairway to heavon it's supposed that it says a heap of things about satan if you play it backwards. just be veru careful with your word frowards.
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This may give you some insight...\nhttp://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1199