Carouselambra
Led Zeppelin
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Sisters of the way-side bide their time in quiet peace Await their place within the ring of calm Still stand to turn in seconds of release Await the call they know may never come In times of lightness, no intruder dared upon To jeopardize the course, upset the run And all was joy and hands were raised toward the sun As love in the halls of plenty overrun Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh Still in their bliss unchallenged mighty feast Unending dances shadowed on the day Within their walls, their daunting formless keep Preserved their joy and kept their doubts at bay Faceless legions stood in readiness to weep Just turn a coin, bring order to the fray And everything is soon no sooner thought than deed But no one seemed to question in anyway Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh How keen the storied hunter's eye prevails upon the land To seek the unsuspecting and the weak And powerless the fabled sat, too smug to lift a hand Toward the foe that threatened from the deep Who cares to dry the cheeks of those who saddened stand Adrift upon a sea of futile speech? And to fall to fate and make the 'status plan' But no one there had heaven within their reach Singing uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh Oh Where was your word, where did you go? Where was your helping, where was your bow? Bow Bow Dull is the armour, cold is the day Hard was the journey, dark was the way, way I heard the word, I couldn't stay, oh I couldn't stand it another day, another day Another day, another day Touched by the timely coming Roused from the keeper's sleep Release the grip, throw down the key Held now within the knowing Rest now within the peace Take of the fruit, but guard the seed They had to stay Held now within the knowing Rest now within the peace Take off the fruit, but guard the seed Take off the fruit, but guard the seed
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Written by: JOHN PAUL JONES, JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Carouselambra" is a song by Led Zeppelin, a British rock band that was extremely popular during the 1970s.
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Release DateThe song was first released on 15 August 1979 on the band's final studio album "In Through the Out Door."
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Song Length"Carouselambra" is one of the longest Led Zeppelin songs, with a duration of 10 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Keyboard FocusThe song is known for its heavy emphasis on the synthesizer, played by John Paul Jones, which distinguishes it from many other Led Zeppelin songs.
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Song TitleThe title "Carouselambra" is a play on the two words 'carousel' and 'ambra'. The name fits with the song's mystical and carousel-like melody.
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Album Cover DesignMention of "Carouselambra" was omitted from the album's cover, which featured a sepia image of a bar scene. The song titles, including "Carouselambra," were only provided on the record's inner sleeve.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics are considered cryptic and are open to various interpretations. One common one is that they're referencing the tumult within the band at the time of the song’s creation.
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Rare Live PerformanceLed Zeppelin never performed "Carouselambra" live in its entirety. Only sections of it were played during their 1980 tour.
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Musical StyleThis song is a departure from Led Zeppelin's typical blues-influenced rock music, moving toward a more progressive rock style.
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Mixed Reception"Carouselambra" has been met with mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. Some appreciate its unique departure from the band's typical style, while others feel it's too much of a departure.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by all four members of the band: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham.
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Page's FavouriteIn an interview, guitarist Jimmy Page stated that he really wished "Carouselambra" would have been explored more by fans, hinting it's one of his personal favorites.
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