Trampled Under Foot

Led Zeppelin

About Trampled Under Foot

"Trampled Under Foot" is a song by English rock group Led Zeppelin. A funk-influenced piece with John Paul Jones on clavinet, it was included on their 1975 album Physical Graffiti. The song saw release as a single in several countries and was frequently performed in concert.


Year:
1975
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Greasy slicked-down
Groovy leather trim
I like the way ya hold the road
Mama, it ain't no sin
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Ooh, trouble-free transmission
Helps your oil's flow
Mama, let me pump your gas
Mama, let me do it all
Talking 'bout love, ah
Talking 'bout love, oh
Talking 'bout

Check that heavy metal
Underneath your hood
Baby, I can work all night
Believe I got the perfect tools
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Automobile with comfort
Really built with style
Specialist tradition
Mama, let me feast my eyes
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Factory air-conditioned
Heat begins to rise
Guaranteed to run for hours
Mama, you're the perfect size
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout

Grooving on the freeway
Gauges all are red
Gun down on my gasoline
Believe I'm gonna crack your head
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

I can't stop talking about
I can't stop talking about

Ooh yeah, yes-ah
Drive on!

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes, I'm coming through

Come to me for service
Every hundred miles
Baby, let me check your points
Fix your overdrive
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Oh yes, fully automatic
Comes in any size
Makes me wonder what I did
Before we synchronized
Talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout love
I'm talking 'bout

Oh-oh, feather-light suspension
Konis couldn't hold
I'm so glad I took a look
Inside your showroom doors
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout love
Talking 'bout
I can't, I can't

Oh, I can't stop talking about love
I can't stop talking about love

Oh, let me go on down, go on down
Go on down, go on down, go on down, yes

I can't stop talking 'bout
I can't stop talking 'bout love, hey
I can't stop talking 'bout love or my baby
I can't stop talking 'bout love, my baby
My baby, my baby, yeah!

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history. more »

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Written by: John Bonham, John Paul Jones, James Patrick Page, Robert Anthony Plant

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Trampled Under Foot" was created by all three surviving members of Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones.
Album Affiliation
The track is included in Led Zeppelin's most successful album "Physical Graffiti," released in 1975.
Song Inspiration
"Trampled Under Foot" was supposedly inspired by Robert Johnson's "Terraplane Blues'" 1936 recording. The lyrics draw parallels between car parts and a woman.
Keyboard Contribution
The track is notable for John Paul Jones's clavinet part, which he developed after being inspired by Stevie Wonder's "Superstition."
Song Theme
Lyrically, "Trampled Under Foot" uses automobile imagery as a metaphor for sexual interaction.
Music Video
The official music video for "Trampled Under Foot” was directed by Peter Clifton, who included live performance footage from Led Zeppelin's 1975 Earl's Court shows.
Chart Performance
Entering the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 85, "Trampled Under Foot" gained momentum over the following weeks, peaking at No. 38.
Live Performances
"Trampled Under Foot" was regularly performed during Led Zeppelin's live shows from 1975 until the end of their touring career in 1980.
Award Nomination
In 1976, "Trampled Under Foot" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rock Performance category.
Legacy
"Trampled Under Foot" remains a fan favorite and is considered one of Led Zeppelin's best songwriting efforts. It was later covered by multiple artists, demonstrating its lasting influence.
Single Release
Notably, it was one of only a handful of Led Zeppelin songs to be released as a single in the US, showing the record company's belief in its commercial potential

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