ACHILLES LAST STAND LYRICS - LED ZEPPELIN
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"Achilles Last Stand", at 10 minutes and 25 seconds, is the third longest studio recording released by Led Zeppelin (after "In My Time of Dying" at 11:06 and "Carouselambra" at 10:34). It is famous for John Bonham's powerful drumming, John Paul Jones's galloping bass line (played on a custom-built Alembic eight string bass) and Jimmy Page's overdubbed orchestral guitar arrangement (the dozen or so guitar tracks having been recorded in Munich in a single session). Page applied vari-speed during production of this song to speed it up, one of the few times he employed that device in the studio for Led Zeppelin songs.[1] In 1977, he explained:
I'll tell you about doing all the guitar overdubs to "Achilles Last Stand." There were basically two sections to the song when we rehearsed it. I know John Paul Jones didn't think I could succeed in what I was attempting to do. He said I couldn't do a scale over a certain section, that it just wouldn't work. But it did. What I planned to try and get that epic quality into it so it wouldn't just sound like two sections repeated, was to give the piece a totally new identity by orchestrating the guitars, which is something I've been into for quite some time. I knew it had to be jolly good, because the number was so long it just couldn't afford to be half-baked. It was all down to me how to do this. I had a lot of it mapped out in my mind, anyway, but to make a long story short, I did all the overdubs in one night ... I thought as far as I can value tying up that kind of emotion as a package and trying to convey it through two speakers, it was fairly successful.[2]
It has been suggested that the title of the song was originally supposed to be known as "Wheelchair Song" as an acknowledgment of Plant's broken ankle which caused him to fear he would never walk again, and which was a result of a car accident. Lyrically, the song was inspired by Plant's experiences in Morocco, where he and Page travelled following Led Zeppelin's 1975 Earl's Court concerts.[3] Plant specifically refers to Morocco's Atlas Mountains in the line: "The mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth". This is a double-meaning to imply the Atlas mountains in a physical sense seeming to hold up the sky, as well as the reference to the Titan Atlas and his task to hold up the sky on his shoulders and thus separate it from the Earth. Plant's lyrics were also inspired by some of the poetry he was reading at the time, which includes William Blake. "Albion remains/sleeping now to rise again" is a reference to Blake's engraving The Dance Of Albion. The following is an excerpt from the poem that goes with the song:
Albion rose from where he labour'd at the Mill with Slaves.
Giving himself for the Nations he danc'd the dance of Eternal Death.
Albion is the most ancient name of Great Britain.
Jimmy Page has been quoted as saying that "Achilles Last Stand" is his favorite Led Zeppelin song.
"Achilles Last Stand" was used in the film Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001), one of the few times the band allowed a number from its catalogue to be used in a motion picture.
lyrics: It was an April morning when they told us we should go
As I turn to you, you smiled at me
How could we say no?
With all the fun to have, to live the dreams we always had
Oh, the songs to sing, when we at last return again
Sending off a glancing kiss, to those who claim they know
Below the streets that steam and hiss,
The devil's in his hole
Oh to sail away, To sandy lands and other days
Oh to touch the dream, Hides inside and never seen.
Into the sun the south the north, at last the birds have flown
The shackles of commitment fell, In pieces on the ground
Oh to ride the wind, To tread the air above the din
Oh to laugh aloud, Dancing as we fought the crowd
To seek the man whose pointing hand, The giant step unfolds
With guidance from the curving path, That churns up into stone
If one bell should ring, in celebration for a king
So fast the heart should beat, As proud the head with heavy feet.
Days went by when you and I, bathed in eternal summers glow
As far away and distant, Our mutual child did grow
Oh the sweet refrain, Soothes the soul and calms the pain
Oh Albion remains, sleeping now to rise again
Wandering & wandering, What place to rest the search
The mighty arms of Atlas, Hold the heavens from the earth
The mighty arms of Atlas, Hold the heavens from the earth
From the earth...
I know the way, know the way, know the way, know the way (X2)
Oh the mighty arms of Atlas, Hold the heavens from the earth. 
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I know we live in a different time now but the artists today would never come up with something like this
Nope they wouldn't they don't even try to make music like this anymore
exactly !
The band nightwish is very similar lyrically to zeppelin and floyd In particular
It lives on in different forms
And don't forget the joker
Nothing like this had been recorded before and nothing like this will ever be recorded again
Only 8 studio albums!! Well over 300 million sold!!
Enough said!!
Da best!!
here I am in 2024 , and I remember listening to this when it first came out ,, and it still curls my toes ,
My favourite ever Zeppelin song...what a band they were
I can't say it's my favorite song, because they have so many great songs, such as, thank you, lemon song, tangerine, stair way to heaven and many more, they are one of the best bands we've ever had
this song reminds me of a journey into space
The greatest
Jimmy page said that this was his favorite Led Zeppelin song
Definitely one of my favourite songs ❤
This is one of those songs you wish it would never end.
Here here awesome arrangement & music there the leaders of Heavy Metal!
I concur not 100% 110%!
Awsome
This is one of those songs that nobody ever seems to get the lyrics right also 😂 However it's a fantastic song One of my favourites All Hail Zep
Thats why you have it on repeat!! 😁
People look at me like I am crazy when I say Presence was the best Led Zeppelin album. But I stand by that.
I understand, those same people think I’m crazy when I say that Zeppelin’s last 4 albums were better then their first 4… hell I even love CODA, especially the remastered companion disk.
@@JU5TINPDX Not me. I loved Presence and that was the end
THEY'RE crazy!
Not at all man...Page did this whole albumn in 18 days...the Stones did an album right after that and it took 2 months ....i like the Stones but Zeppelin is on another level..."tea for one" is my all time favorite
Isnt that drumming insane. There is nothing like this. Maybe this is Zeppelins Peak. Bonzo is insanely Genius here. Jones plays his monster Bass. Roberts unique voice is in best shape and Jimmy with one of his best guitar work. What a solo.
Aha ha. Aha ha. Aha ha. Aha ha. I know the way know the way know the way. I never took drugs but that must be very close
ABSOLUTELY THE GREATEST BAND EVER
Amen brother
Amen
Robert Plants voice. Jimmy Page on his superb guitar, John Paul Jones with superb bass and the legendary John Bonham on drums. If there's a better rock band on this planet ever then I haven't heard them. Simply mind blowing music. It's forever in my heart and soul. God bless you Led Zeppelin.
Just listen to Bonham on those drums what a madman I love it
Hearing this song makes me go into a state of trance. I get thrown into a world full of mythical creatures and legendary events. You ride a wave upon a wave of musical joy , that your ears start to scream from joy , everything is so perfectly turned into 11, the wonderful relentless drumming, the howling of the vocals , and the magical riff that the Wizard of Page came up with. He actually struggled to get the solo to be done the way he wanted it, and he stopped the recording and went for a walk, then came back and did it in one take !!!! . PURE ENERGY ! Thanks Jimmy !!!
My wife is from Turkey, took me for a visit back in 2008....went to visit the ruins of Troy...cranked this on my ipod while walking around the ruins...took the song to a whole another level of epicness!!!
Epic song. Totally agree. Magical music.
Led zeppelin is gonna go down in history as one of the greatest bands ever :)
It's simply the best without doubt.
They already have.
Listen to this song and it stays in your head for days......
I have the same problem with Ten Years Gone
With every Zeppelin song
Bonzo's drumming, awesome!
You can say that again.
Sandy Holliday bonzo’s drumming,awesome
More than awesome
And a shout out to to one of Jimmy Pages most brilliant guitar 🎸 solos 👍👍
Yeah page really pushed bonzo to the limit with those drums. He was definitely an awesome power drummer!
@@richarddelgado2723 page should have played that solo with Brian May's red special. I bet it would have sounded interesting
One of my all time favs. Perfection of instrumental wizard with legendary vocals. A perfect song made by one of the most perfect bands of all time. Epic at all levels.
Couldn’t of been said better!
the fastest jam ive heard from zeppelin yet. no wonder queen followed with their own songs. Zeppelin was a huge influence to Queen
This song makes me want to conquer things.
One of my faves because radio and pop culture never got a hold of it and beat it to death the way they did with so many other Zep classics.
So true. I can't listen to Stairway to Heaven and Black Dog anymore.
I feel like im riding a fast horse across the plains in this fantastic tune galloping towards the dark tower
Ok that’s weird because I Literally have always felt that too, this song makes me feel like I should be riding a fast horse in the night and I in-vision myself with a nice cape flowing out the back too. I’m glad I’m not alone
My favorite Zeppelin tune!!!!!!!!!!!! It's hard to pick one song, but this it!!!!!! Just shows how good they were when they clicked on all cylinders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a masterpiece. My god.
Great presentation of lyrics!!
Awesome. Definitely one of Zeppelins top five best. This song absolutely rocks.
Love Led Zeppelin!! it's a shame I will never see them play live.!!
Achilles was a real heel.
This was the peak......Apex....Of the Zeppelin group........Every time I listen to it amazes me in itself.
that mysterious riff just gets me
Really a genius song
Safe to say I've been singing along to this my whole life getting half the words wrong.
Best Zep song, period.
I'm listening as i could not sleep. It's like I'm listening for the first time.
The Mighty Zeppelin in all their glory.
Oh, to ride the wind !
Achilles One of their best songs they did at Knebworth when I saw them.
I only saw them once however it has to be the greatest band I've seen with my eyes and soul
Poetic lyrics like this could never be again, especially today. this song reminds me of Heart's Barracuda...the fast beat
Heart said they got inspiration from this driving beat for Barracuda
Yep. The similarity is unmistakable. Thought the same.
@coldfarted so was Queen. they were heavily influenced by Zeppelin as well. Jimmy page is Brian may's guitar hero, and Bonzo is Roger Taylor's drum hero
“If they ever tell my story let them say that I walked with giants. Men rise and fall like the winter wheat, but these names will never die. Let them say I lived in the time of Hector, tamer of horses. Let them say I lived in the time of Achilles.”
Those lyrics my goodness simply perfect 👌
Sacred knowledge is woven into this masterpiece. From these Gods called Zeppelin to the upper rooms of the Universe. He sang, "I know the way,know the way, I know the way ". Zeppelin was brought to us from Gods of the Universe and because they were created by said Gods. As above, as below.
John Bonham’s finest 10 minutes
Ahh those drums man, pummles all my demons away. ZEPPELIN!
As much I love this song I love even more so the fleeting guitar ending In my mind representing Zeppelin in all their glory The pinnacle and I could picture that dove they usually have flapping around in slow motion Then the whole track fades away slowly at the end.....Ooh chills and tears fill my eyes 👀 😹
You could also say this was Bonham's ;last stand, truly epic drumming
I know that everybody loves stairway but this one is my favorite
Maybe, the best song.Archilles last stand...the song favorite to my.
Excellent graphic display of lyrics! One of the best I've seen. At first I thought it was produced by the band, the graphics work so well with Led Zeppelin's stylistics.
Thank you so much dear
No wonder they were such heavy influence on other bands. they all wanted their power sound, fast rhythm. zeppelin pushed a lot of boundaries, and put other bands to the challenge. now that's zeppelin power!
I really like reading the lyrics to this classic song as I listen to it it's like I'm hearing an audio story telling rock adventure it's great
To me it's like that first time putting on the LP and reading the lyrics while the song is played for the first time.
Love it!
Absolutely one of the greatest songs i ever had the privilege of listening to
I remember hearing this in middle school, the mid 2000s, it was and always will be my jam haha
I just watched an awesome rocket launch live in person, and this song fits my experience just right. especially the lyrics. Oh to ride the wind, tread the air above the din. when we at last return again
Nasa is a hoax. Nasa- never a straight answer.
They ain't been no where but low Earth Orbit. Never will.
Achilles last stand was way advanced from the usual metal sound of the time. It took me years to grow to appreciate this classic work. I was around when it was released to confused Led Zep followers. they did not 'get it' at the time. I did not either. It is unique.
Perfect comment, I rushed to buy the album and then was disappointed by it except for a couple tracks, including this one. I thought they went to commercial, like you, I didn't get it till years later. You expressed that perfectly.
3:36-4:15 is my favorite part, pretty much the whole solo, It gives me the same feeling I felt when I first heard them. Its a high that never fades.
Magical!!
Fantastic song, nice to see the lyrics to appreciate what a truly remarkable band they are. Thanks so much for this!
My pleasure bro .
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sério isso ?!
Still stands up so well today
***** Some music has "pop" to it, or relies on a current style, and it will sound dated after time, especially decades. Zep doesn't, so of course it doesn't have an "expiry" date.
Ansolutly right thing , some music and songs are limitless ..... Thank u very much
Pure perfection!
Esse som é rock raiz do LED 🇧🇷👹🔥
Absolutely a masterpiece!!!!
Led Zeppelin was the bomb! I wish i had been a songwriter. I would have written for many genres starting from Zeppelin to Toni Braxton, and many others. it would have been awesome!
I love God
Amen.
Guess that riff gave a lot of influence to the coming rock bands. Pioneer!
Freaking awesome after all these years, best drums, bass,guitar, and the vocals.. is there any more to say?? Awesome recording !! Inspiration is what you are to me
Led Zeppelin gives me strength.
there's no way music gets better than this, only in Heaven. such a mature, professionally written & arranged song & uniquely unique! used to play this in an 80's band, the crowd went nuts.
Dig how Bonzo makes his drums growl @ 1:24
Otherworldly....
Zeppelin was the first supergroup after the Beatles. In 1974
led zeppelin 1 takes all of the bands from the 60s to the present
This is my favourite Led Zeppelin song. Honestly, I could see Radiohead doing a cover of this for some reason.
Oktappa Svartvatn You’d think Iron Maiden would’ve put it on one of their albums already.
The melodic line...
that would be cool to hear
Bonzo has gone nuts with the drums.
What a freakin masterpiece! yes this song is definitely a boundary pusher. especially bonzo with the hard thrashing on drums
An epic journey! Right up there with Close to the Edge.
R.I.P. John H. Bonham
💫precious
Está canción había del accidente que tuvieron Robert Plant y Jimmy Page en unas vacaciones, plant tenía de no volver a caminar cuando la grabaron en el estudio el estaba en sillas de ruedas, por eso es la última parada de Aquiles
be still my heart only 6 more minutes then I'll play it again
and again and again
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A little Led for my head❤️‼️💋
i like this songwriting style ,..this is long and drawn out,, reminds me of the greenhouse effect songs coke snorting, and number 1, and "star" ,..heavy beats
I'm speechless !!!
I really Love Presence Album cause I am burnt out by the other Albums.
For me, along g with Stairway to Heaven, this is the greatest Led Zeppelin song of all time
Great song
A song about the joy of touring,playing music using the story that the goddess Dianna told Brutus of Troy of the Island of Albion as its inspiration.
To Live The Dreams We Always Had 🌠🌟
Just an epic song
Precious
Love this song!
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Hell yeah
J.S. Rull yeah ..
Make love not war seems to be the hidden message.
It's about going on tour ,playing music
R.I.P DEAR DEAR ``BONZO ``
Incredible
What a song !! So epic, so powerful !! very illuminist but... with a special hypnotising beauty.
Beautiful song!!...you did a great job with the video/lyrics too.
Thanx
Eeee
Robert Plant can make you feel pain loss agony despair exaltation triumph and victory in 10 minutes flat WHO ELSE DOES THAT?
this song is definitely a boundary pusher. a journey into the unknown. an influential challenge for other bands to play hard, fast. Brian may was influenced by Jimmy page to jam fast
Thanx for your support people .
Dhaval Batwal Bonham
Perfect way to end this decade... happy New Years 2020!!!!!!
Happy new-year to you
The black armour race anthology has taken over , they have so much talent..mucho
The get it. The vast race ..that WAS
The zeppelin dream died years ago
Tanya wynnete died for us today
I read all the comments before the song is over🤘❤🤘
How can anyone not love this shit
TMW You realize this is where bands like Iron Maiden first heard the ‘gallop’ rhythm.
You realize zeppelin just does it way better than Iron Maiden and is the superior band in every facet of music
Awesome sound. Thank you