Lyrics to
The Wanton Song

This version of The Wanton Song was released by Led Zeppelin in 1975.

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Silent woman in the night, you came, Took my seed from my shaking frame.
Same old fire, another flame, And the wheel rolls on.

Silent woman through the flames, you come, From the deep behind the sun
Seems my nightmares, have just begun
Left me barely holding on.

With blazing eyes you see my trembling hand.
When we know the time has come
Lose my senses, lose command
Feel your healing rivers run

Is it every time I fall, That I think this is the one
In the darkness can you hear me call
Another day has just begun.

Silent woman, my face is changed
Some know in ways to come.
Feel my fire needs a brand new flame
And the wheels rolls on…. rolls on.

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About Lyrics and The Wanton Song by Led Zeppelin

The lyrics for The Wanton Song are made up of the words, verses and background chorus for the popular 1975 song by Led Zeppelin. Like a lot of songs, the lyrics to The Wanton Song have both direct meanings and metaphorical context hidden within the song's words. All of the meanings are only truly known by the creators of the lyrics for The Wanton Song - Led Zeppelin and any of the writers who worked with them on the song.

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