The Lemon Song
Led Zeppelin · Definitive Collection Of Mini - Lp Replicas [2008]
I wouldn't be here, my children, down on this killin' floor.
I should have listened, baby, to my second mind (X2)
Everytime I go away and leave you, darling, you send me the blues way down the line.
Said, people worry I can't keep you satisfied.
Let me tell you baby, you ain't nothin but a two-bit, no-good jive.
Went to sleep last night, worked as hard as I can,
Bring home my money, you take my money, give it to another man.
I should have quit you, baby, such a long time ago.
I wouldn't be here with all my troubles, down on this killing floor.
Squeeze me baby, till the juice runs down my leg. (X2)
The way you squeeze my lemon, I'm gonna fall right out of bed.
I'm gonna leave my children down on this killing floor.
The Lemon Song
Led Zeppelin's 'The Lemon Song' stands as a quintessential example of the band's ability to blend folk-rock storytelling with their signature heavy, blues-infused sound. Recorded during their prolific 1970s era, the track features the band's characteristic interplay between Jimmy song's intricate guitar work and Robert Plant's soaring vocals, delivering a narrative that evokes the melancholy of a lover's departure. While often associated with their earlier folk-influenced period, the song showcases the group's versatility, moving beyond hard rock into a more acoustic-driven atmosphere before the band's later, heavier output. It remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the band's deep roots in British folk and American blues traditions.