Ummmm... No led in our Zeppelin? Someone explain that one please. Sounds like a major diss to me. Funny how Moves Like Jagger is a respectful song towards Mick, is LMFAO doing a rock anthem song that disses the rock legends that are Led Zeppelin? Someone explain- I could just be really defensive for no reason, lol!
Led Zeppelin took their name from the expression, "...will go down like a lead balloon". There was always an irony to using a name associated with a negative description of their prospects of success. The success and talent of the band don't make any difference to the laws of gravity - a balloon made of lead isn't going to go up! Since the LMFAO line starts "On the rise to the top...", the reference to the 'lead balloon' expression is fitting. Of course, LMFAO could have used the word 'balloon' instead of 'zeppelin', but I think...
Led Zeppelin took their name from the expression, "...will go down like a lead balloon". There was always an irony to using a name associated with a negative description of their prospects of success. The success and talent of the band don't make any difference to the laws of gravity - a balloon made of lead isn't going to go up! Since the LMFAO line starts "On the rise to the top...", the reference to the 'lead balloon' expression is fitting. Of course, LMFAO could have used the word 'balloon' instead of 'zeppelin', but I think it's supposed to be a parody of rap's overuse of cultural simile, rather than a slur directed at Led Zepp.
Ummmm... No led in our Zeppelin? Someone explain that one please. Sounds like a major diss to me. Funny how Moves Like Jagger is a respectful song towards Mick, is LMFAO doing a rock anthem song that disses the rock legends that are Led Zeppelin? Someone explain- I could just be really defensive for no reason, lol!
Led Zeppelin took their name from the expression, "...will go down like a lead balloon". There was always an irony to using a name associated with a negative description of their prospects of success. The success and talent of the band don't make any difference to the laws of gravity - a balloon made of lead isn't going to go up! Since the LMFAO line starts "On the rise to the top...", the reference to the 'lead balloon' expression is fitting. Of course, LMFAO could have used the word 'balloon' instead of 'zeppelin', but I think...
Led Zeppelin took their name from the expression, "...will go down like a lead balloon". There was always an irony to using a name associated with a negative description of their prospects of success. The success and talent of the band don't make any difference to the laws of gravity - a balloon made of lead isn't going to go up! Since the LMFAO line starts "On the rise to the top...", the reference to the 'lead balloon' expression is fitting. Of course, LMFAO could have used the word 'balloon' instead of 'zeppelin', but I think it's supposed to be a parody of rap's overuse of cultural simile, rather than a slur directed at Led Zepp.