Burning Down One Side
Robert Plant · Pictures at Eleven [1982]
Caught short in transit with my love
Jumped up, fell back, cut off from romance
How could I fall without a shove?
Tiptoe like thunder on my feelings
You rock me gently with your sighs
My knees are weak, my head is reeling
Consumed by fire in your eyes...
Don'tcha know why?
Goodness no! Why?
Stepped in and shattered my defenses
Just playing hookey with my heart
Slipped through the window by the back door
And took the keys to my poor heart
Yes my poor heart
Try as I might, try as I may
Yes I'll I try anything to just make you stay
'Cuz I need your love, yes I need your love
Ooh I need your love, yes I need your love
I'm looking high I'm looking low
Tryin' to find where did my baby go
Gotta find out why she ran away
I don't know, where did my baby stay?
Try as I might, try as I may
Oh I'll try anything to just make you stay
Just find that 'Boulevard d'Amour'
Shoot through a neon in the night
Hotfoot through alleys, check the doorways
Try that old parking lot on 9th
There's three-course kissing in the same way
Oh but that don't help me none no more
I've been away so long and dreaming
Little girl ain't I seen you before?
Ooh little girl...
About Burning Down One Side
Robert Plant's "Burning Down One Side" stands as a defining track from his 1982 solo debut, *Pictures at Eleven*. Released during a pivotal era for rock music, the song blends Plant's signature vocal intensity with a driving, rhythmic structure that showcases his evolution beyond Led Zeppelin. The recording captures the raw energy of early 1980s rock, featuring a blend of bluesy riffs and atmospheric instrumentation that became a hallmark of Plant's solo work. As a centerpiece of the album, the track highlights his ability to deliver powerful, emotive performances while exploring themes of passion and destruction. Its enduring appeal lies in its dynamic delivery and Plant's commanding presence, cementing its status as a key piece in his discography and a testament to his status as a legendary figure in rock history.