I like the song “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin. In my mind I can see some references to Christian mythology such as “look to the west” and “soul is crying for the leaving”. L liked this song because it is not blatant in its meaning. Some songs come out and say things like ‘I fell this way and that way’. Some songs try to hide their meanings with characters behind assumed names like Romeo or Juliet. However this song style by Led Zeppelin reminds me of the band The Church. Their songs are deeper in meaning than most.

I think “Stairway to Heaven” is talking about trying to find meaning in life and being rewarded for the good one does, like the reference to the forest echoing in laughter when the piper leads us to reason.


Nick B.