| Led Zeppelin – Hey Hey What Can I Do Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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Can anyone show or discover proof (interviews, original record liner notes, scans or pictures of the handwritten lyrics, etc.) that the word choice in the chorus is: “I got a woman, want to BALL all day’’ or “ I got a woman, want to BAWL all day” They both fit quite well yet paint two *very* different pictures of the woman. To me, the answer would shed a great deal of light on the nature of the conflict. It would also either support or cast doubt as to wether or not she is a prostitute. At the very least, it would change my own perception of the woman because to me “bawl” would indicate she was experiencing an inner conflict over her feelings for the man. Sorrow, remorse..... perhaps an inner struggle because she loves him but can’t change or commit. I think this would make for a far more interesting character and story. Whereas “ball” would be a much less sympathetic take on the woman and lead to a fairly straightforward interpretation of the song. Supposedly this is a rare record and at one time a mostly unknown song. I imagine getting a definitive answer on a minute change five decades ago will be a hell of a challenge. Any proof would be much appreciated! |
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| Led Zeppelin – Hey Hey What Can I Do Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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@[JoshWilson:36540] No disrespect intended, but where in the song can one find anything to conclude the singer is referring to two separate women? The lyrics state repeatedly there is one woman. To wit: ‘’Want to tell you about THE girl I love‘’ ‘’She's the ONLY ONE that I been dreamin' of’’ ‘’I need to tell her she's the ONLY ONE’’ There’s not even room for innuendo; to reframe the story one would have to ignore or break basic conventions of English grammar. Finally, and most telling, is that in the end all that would only muddle a poignant, heartfelt story. [Note: “all caps” emphasis is my own] |
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| Led Zeppelin – Hey Hey What Can I Do Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| @[ledzepphead73:36539] Your “Sunday morning” interpretation is an unnecessarily convoluted way to reach a conclusion that has the same outcome if it’s meaning is taken at face value. That completely obviates the need for innuendo. | |
| Led Zeppelin – Hey Hey What Can I Do Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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@[Nunie:36538] I think you have that backwards. That she is promiscuous is the part that is undeniable. However, it doesn’t necessarily follow that she is a prostitute. i.e.: ‘’Maybe someday she will be ALL mine’’ ‘’she WON’T be true’’ ‘’ worried mind SHARIN' what I thought was mine’’ |
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| Led Zeppelin – Hey Hey What Can I Do Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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@[plasmaHD:36537] Tsk tsk.... now we see what rockfan2133’s hasty words have caused. Please allow me to reiterate that, as of the original posting date, rocker13 only had a mere 36 years to figure that out and apparently can’t even see these tiny lowercase letters. We should all be respectful of his difficulties. Or maybe he is actually a true *master* of spreading disinformation, starting with things like this that could rock the very foundations of our nation! It was so cleverly done that you didn’t even think of that, despite how blindingly obvious it is in hindsight, hmmmm? |
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| Led Zeppelin – Hey Hey What Can I Do Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| @[rockfan2133:36536] Now be nice..... As of that post, he only had a mere 36 years to figure it out and apparently can’t even see these tiny lowercase letters. Be respectful of his difficulties and stop rushing him! | |
| Led Zeppelin – Hey Hey What Can I Do Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| @[Easy:36535] Wind That line is: “she *followed* around all the time”, not ‘balls’. | |
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