Other Arms
Robert Plant
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Lay down your arms Oh, now baby let me sleep at night Lay down your arms Baby, oh, I'll make everything all right Words you been using Hurtin' me so Some day your gonna regret Way friends are talkin' I guess you never know [This battle aching in there??] [It's better late than when yet?] Lay down your arms baby, oh, oh When the deal is done Lay down your arms child Good [Used?] to be your only one That thing your using, Is hurtin' me bad What do you hope to achieve Fussin' and fightin' Is leaving me sad That's not the way it should be So if I find a love Oh, if I find a way Oh, we'll find a dream Oh, if I find a way You know, that I will, yes you know. Lay down your arms, Oh, please release me let me go Lay down arms, baby, Now, surrender to me don't you know [girl?] If I find a love, Oh, oh, if I find a way, Oh, oh, if I find a dream, Oh, oh, if I find a way You know that I, you know that I You know I will, but you know Oh, she's gone, she's gone I'm not a prisoner I'm the big parade She's gone, gone, gone man, gone I'm not a prisoner I'm the big parade She's gone, she's gone I'm not a prisoner I'm the big parade She's gone, she's gone Not I'm not, no I'm not Oh, oh my baby's gone Lay down your arms I don't know where I'm gonna find her ''cause my baby's gone Lay down your arms Is she here, is she there, is she here, yes I know Oh, I gotta find her Oh, is she here, is she there, I really want to know I want to find my babe. Lay down your arms, Mmm, your arms child, Oh, just lay down your arms.
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Written by: ROBERT BLUNT, ROBERT PLANT
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Contribution"Other Arms" is a song from Robert Plant's second solo studio album, "The Principle of Moments" which was released in 1983 after his split from his former band, Led Zeppelin.
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Chart Success"Other Arms" was a commercial success for Robert Plant in the United States as it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Dual Songwriter CreditsRobert Plant co-wrote the song "Other Arms" with Robbie Blunt, who was a frequent collaborator on his solo projects.
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Live Performance FrequenciesDespite its commercial success, Robert Plant did not frequently perform "Other Arms" live in concert.
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Critic PraiseMusic critics noted that the song is a good example of how Plant was able to successfully transition from the hard rock sound of Led Zeppelin to a more pop-rock and new wave sound in his solo career.
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Successful AlbumOn the whole, "The Principle of Moments" is considered one of Robert Plant's most successful solo albums, and the success of "Other Arms" contributed significantly to the album's status.
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Synthesizer UseThe song prominently features synthesizers, characteristic of the 1980s pop-rock sound, which aligns it with new wave music, which was particularly popular at the time of the song's release.
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Not a Single in UKDespite its success in the U.S., "Other Arms" was not released as a single in the UK.
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Musical EvolutionMany fans and critics consider "Other Arms" as a clear demonstration of Robert Plant's evolution as a musician, showing his ability to adapt to different musical styles and trends outside of the Led Zeppelin's hard rock legacy.
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Personal RelevancePlant has often communicated that his solo work, including songs like "Other Arms," allowed him to express his personal experiences and emotions more directly than he was able to do with Led Zeppelin.
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