What is the meaning of the song "stairway to heaven"?

Answer 1

Its about a woman who thinks she can get to heaven by buying her way there.

She thinks the world revolves around money and that she gets whatever she wants. She is given a lot of attention and is given all these worldly things. She thinks that is how heaven is. Since she is given all of these things, she is surely going to get to heaven because she is so liked.

One of the lines states that "When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed...with a word she can get what she came for."

She is very confused about true wealth.

The rest of the song talks about how she needs to realize that the beauty of the world is around her. If she would take a moment to take in the goodness of those things around her, she would be more rich than all of her belongings. And then she would be on her way to actually reaching heaven.

Answer 2

Whatever you want it to mean. I like all 3 versions.
3 completely different songs that all have the title "Stairway to Heaven"
1. O'Jays
2. Neil Sedaka
3. Led Zeppelin

Answer 3

It means that, regardless of the original meaning, Robert Plant made a fortune on that song.

Answer 4

I guess it ment the deeper they in love, the closer the came to heaven.

Answer 5

It's a song about putting a ton of money in Zepplin's pocket....I know people have covered it but you should hear Dread Zepplin's cover....

Answer 6

my boyfriend says its a drug song and i disagree i just like the song

Answer 7

http://www.sunsetwestproductions.com/forever/stairway.htm

Answer 8

lol