The meaning of Stairway to Heaven

“Stairway To Heaven”

it’s a bit of fun…  what might the lyrics of the great great track really mean

if Robert plant had secretly been a Time Management trainer with an interest in happiness……..

“There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold

And she’s buying a stairway to heaven.

– money can’t buy you happiness

When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed

With a word she can get what she came for.

– Acquiring material things won’t make you happy

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.

– Listen to others, don’t ignore the advice, but check understanding

–  and look out for bias

In a tree by the brook, there’s a songbird who sings,

Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.

– ignore the media and the system

Ooh, it makes me wonder,

Ooh, it makes me wonder.

There’s a feeling I get when I look to the west,

– sunset = the future, end of your life

And my spirit is crying for leaving.

– There’s more to life than work and money – explore the world

In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees,

– Think about how to live a better life

And the voices of those who stand looking.

– Don’t just watch, get involved.  Come out of your comfort zone.

Ooh, it makes me wonder,

Ooh, it really makes me wonder.

And it’s whispered that soon, if we all call the tune,

– the power of teamwork, mastermind group

Then the piper will lead us to reason.

– Think logically about where you’re going in your life

And a new day will dawn for those who stand long,

– Persistence is needed for success

And the forests will echo with laughter.

– happiness from fun and nature as opposed to material possessions

If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow, don’t be alarmed now,

It’s just a spring clean for the May queen.

– get rid of what doesn’t make you happy

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.

– The Road Less Travelled, laziness is the root of all problems

And it makes me wonder.

Your head is humming and it won’t go, in case you don’t know,

The piper’s calling you to join him,

– Goals that you write down will happen

Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know

Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?

– Not money, not careers, no fixed way to be happy

And as we wind on down the road

Our shadows taller than our soul.

– more time in the past than in the future

There walks a lady we all know

Who shines white light and wants to show

How everything still turns to gold.

– Anyone can achieve their goals

And if you listen very hard

The tune will come to you at last.

– meditate into the silence in order to be creative

When all are one and one is all

– We are all connected, and you reap what you sow

To be a rock and not to roll.

– be assertive and stick to your principles

And she’s buying a stairway to heaven”.