For more than half a century, the meaning of this song has remained one of humanity's great enigmas. For some, it's a rock anthem and a very nice song to listen to. For others, it goes beyond the limits of art and music, becoming a true instrument of spiritual evolution.
I'm Guilherme, and today I'm going to decipher the secrets behind Stairway to Heaven, by Led Zeppelin, here on the DecifraHITS channel. Early on, Stairway to Heaven does something amazing and extremely rare in today's music. The soft melody of the flute and guitar create a mystical atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a medieval village from centuries ago.
Shortly afterwards, the lyrics introduce us to a lady who is buying a staircase to heaven, an expression that gives the title of the song. Furthermore, it is also the basis for deciphering the entire meaning of the song, which is not as simple as you might think. In fact, deciphering something so complex alone is an almost impossible task, it would be like trying to learn a new profession without any instruction.
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Going back to the video, to understand the lyrics of Stairway To Heaven, we need to know the curious situation in which it was written. Robert Plant, the lead singer of the band, reported that one night he was sitting in front of the fireplace, next to guitarist Jimmy Page. Robert was holding a pen and paper, when his hand began to move mysteriously, writing sentences in an almost mediumistic way.
Some people believe that it was Jimmy Page who was channeling his intuition to Robert, as Jimmy was passionate about the occult and esotericism, he even owned a bookstore specialized in the subjects of magic and mysticism. Robert says that he wrote the following sentences: “There is a lady who is sure that all that glitters is gold, and she is buying a stairway to heaven”, and when he realized what he had just written, he got a fright and almost jumped from the chair. The mystery surrounding how this song came to be is so great that even today Robert himself doesn't quite understand what he was writing.
Several theories have been created over the years, but the one we are going to explore in this video is the interpretation within the esoteric field. Since, despite not having been Jimmy who wrote Stairway to Heaven, Robert Plant also had a certain affinity with these subjects and has already stated in several interviews that his inspirations ranged from fantasy works like “The Lord of the Rings” to books of magic , such as "The Magical Arts in Celtic Britain" by author Lewis Spence. And based on these concepts, we can already understand who the lady the song is about is.
“There is a lady who is sure that all that glitters is gold, and she is buying a stairway to heaven. ” The ladder is often related to Jacob's ladder, mentioned in the Bible, which was the means by which angels ascended and descended from heaven. But a more complete interpretation suggests that the ladder is a representation of the path each of us takes towards spiritual evolution.
According to kabbalah, a Jewish mystical doctrine, this path is known as the tree of life, a diagram with 10 spheres, where each one represents a stage of evolution of human consciousness, and this concept is reflected in several parts of the song. The lady, on the other hand, is often interpreted as Yesod, the second stage of the tree of life, and represents the ability and will within each of us, asleep or not, to reach self-knowledge and the evolution of our consciousness. An interesting fact about this passage is that while the popular saying goes that “all that glitters is not gold”, here the song says exactly the opposite, which indicates the grandiose optimism of this lady in knowing that the slightest spark of will to evolve it is enough to become gold, that is, to achieve personal and spiritual evolution.
However, she knows that this walk will not be easy: it has a high price and that is why she is buying the stairway But in this case, the value is not paid with money, but with the accumulation of virtues, good deeds, effort and persistence in the search for evolution. Standard conduct of those who practice Kabbalistic philosophy and esotericism. “When she gets there, she knows that if the stores are closed, with one word she can get what she came for.
” The “lady” has so much faith and such an evolved level of consciousness that she knows the extraordinary power that words can have. Incidentally, anyone who has practiced positive affirmation techniques correctly knows how our thoughts and words can manifest the desired reality. Many esoteric currents also follow this concept and relate it directly to the famous law of attraction.
“There's a sign on the wall, but she wants to be sure. Because, you know, sometimes words are ambiguous” In other words, on her path of evolution, the lady knows that she needs to be careful, because every symbol can have several meanings. Different religions and philosophies work with symbols, allegories and parables.
And they all warn of false signs that can lead you astray. Hindus call these false ways Maya (the Illusion), while in Christianity this illusion is represented by the devil and his wiles. Also, given the strong power that exists in our words and thoughts, we have to be very careful with what we say and wish for because the result may not be quite what we expected.
“In a tree by the brook there is a bird singing. Sometimes all our thoughts are misgiven. ” From a skeptical point of view, we can say that it is just a mention of the tranquility of nature, whereas from an esoteric point of view, the first sentence has 3 elements with very specific symbolism: the tree, the brook and the bird.
The first may be a reference to Yggdrasil which, in Norse mythology, is a colossal tree that crosses the world interconnecting all planes of existence, and whose fruits hold the answers to all of humanity's great questions. Already the creek, according to the tarot, represents the spiritual purification achieved through deep reflection and introspection. That is, a possible suggestion for the practice of meditation, one of the strongest known tools for self-knowledge and spiritual evolution.
The last figure is the bird that, in Egyptian mythology, is the representation of Thoth, the god of knowledge and wisdom and whose equivalent in Greek mythology is Hermes Trismegistus, the father of alchemy and precursor of modern esotericism. In other words, this passage indicates that we should calm our thoughts to make room for knowledge. From that moment on, the sound of the music, which was calm and serene, starts to become more and more full-bodied.
The expression “it makes me wonder” has a double meaning, and can mean both “it makes me reflect” and “it makes me amazed”. With the context of the music, both meanings would be adequate. In an interview with the BBC in 2014, Jimmy Page revealed that their intention was precisely to create a song of several sections that would blossom into new layers, which generates an emotional progression in the listener until it leads to the climax and the perfect ending.
And he continues the second section with some more intriguing parables: “There's something I feel when I look west, and my spirit cries out to leave” The west is where the sun sets, which is why many cultures identify the west as a symbol of the end of life. In the kabbalah tree of life, the west represents the first stage: Malkuth, the material world, of the profane and impurities where we live. So the narrator seems not to like what he sees in the west, guided by the desire of his spirit that prefers to walk the path of evolution.
“In my thoughts I saw smoke rings cutting through the trees, and the voices of those watching us. ” In shamanism, smoke rings represent communication with the spirit world. Therefore, the voices can be messages from ancestral spirits, who act as guides in different religions, such as Kardecist spiritism and African-based religions.
“And it is whispered that soon, if we all sing the song, then the piper will lead us to reason” In Greek mythology, the piper may be an allusion to Pan, the god of the woods. Music lover, Pan is able to use his flute to charm and lead people to what they want. And then we have the importance of that warning in the first verse, you must be very careful with what you wish for to be led to the right path.
In kabbalah, pan represents the 26th path to be walked on the tree of life, it is the path that leads to reason and enlightenment, but it is also one of the most difficult. Because in it, you are tested against yourself to overcome your own vices and misdeeds to achieve evolution. “And a new day will dawn for those who don't give up, and the forests will echo with laughter” In other words, if you persist in walking your path no matter how difficult it is, you will achieve what you want.
And once our purpose on this plane is fulfilled, our ancestors will be happy to join us at the right time. At that moment, the music advances again in progression, entering with the fascinating drums of the legendary John Bonham, considered by many the best drummer in the history of rock. The percussion marks the beginning of the third section of the song, which indicates the arrival of a new difficulty.
“If there is unrest on your fence, don't be alarmed. It's just preparation for the arrival of spring. ” The word “hedgerow” means “hedgerow”, a kind of barrier made of bushes that delimit a property.
A disturbance in the fence can scare the owner, thinking it is an animal or an intruder. The expression “May Queen” alludes to the festivity of the Queen of May. An old English celebration for the arrival of spring, where the village elected a girl to represent the hopes and potentials of the new year.
She was a symbol of purity, flourishing and new beginnings. That is, this line is just a warning not to fear or doubt certain events in our lives, because nothing happens by chance. If you walk a path of light, you will realize that everything that happens will just be the universe getting ready for a better phase to come.
“Yes, there are two paths you can take. But in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on. ” Here again the song reminds you of the duality we live in.
We are beings endowed with free will, so you have the freedom to decide whether your attitudes lead you to a path of virtue and collective good or of addictions and self-destruction. In esotericism, this dichotomy is represented by the expressions “right hand path” and “left hand path”, indicating good and evil, respectively. The choice is ours, we make it every second of our lives.
And anyone, at any time, can change paths to always attract the right energies. “Your mind is humming, and it won't stop, in case you didn't know. The piper is calling you to join him” Our mind attracts what we cultivate.
And desires, good or bad, end up manifesting. In other words, you are the piper that guides your life, so it's up to you to ensure that your choices and thoughts attract good vibes to you and everyone around you. “Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow?
And did you know that your stairway rests on the whispering wind? ” This verse suggests that the path of evolution is very long, to the point of surpassing the clouds. In addition, you will pass through steps that cannot be seen in the physical world, just like the wind, but can be felt in the spiritual world.
And finally we arrive at the climax of the song. Marked by Jimmy Page's iconic guitar solo, This section brings valuable teachings "And as we go along the road, our shadows are bigger than our souls" This is a reference to the archetype of the shadow, created by psychologist Carl Jung, where the shadow represents the negative aspects of our personality, our addictions and defects this line is completed with the one that follows: “There walks a lady we all know, who radiates a white light and wants to show how everything still turns to gold. ” “Turning gold” is a reference to Alchemy, an ancient mystical theory that uses this expression to indicate the objective of changing the essence of the human being for the better, that is, the alchemists transform lead into gold in that sense, and not in the literal sense as was wrongly popularized.
So here the narrator is saying that the journey of spiritual evolution can positively illuminate your soul and overcome the negative aspects, (your shadow) Then the song makes an important call to its listeners: “And if you listen carefully, the melody will finally reach you. ” “When all are one, and one is all” If you pay attention to the signs and symbolism, and follow the correct path, you will achieve the greater purpose. According to kabbalah, all planes of existence and every form of consciousness originated from the rupture of a single point, just as the Big Bang originated the universe.
Therefore, various philosophies and beliefs believe that we are all part of a greater consciousness, and that our ultimate purpose is to evolve to the point of becoming one again. "Be constant and not wandering" In addition to being a pun on the term "rock'n'roll", the expression literally means "be a rock and not roll", but in a figurative sense, he is saying that we should be "constant and not wandering". That is, no matter how difficult it may be, we must be firm, rigid and persistent in our journey towards our goals, whether personal and professional or even spiritual, in the edifying quest for awakening consciousness.
No matter what sense you make of this song, there's no denying that Stairway To Heaven is a masterpiece of modern art. A rock classic that will never be outdone, and will always be cherished. Just like Bohemian Rhapsody, by the band Queen, which also tells a journey of surprising evolution.
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