10 Crazy Lord Of The Rings Theories And Why They Might Be True
4. 'Stairway To Heaven' Is About Aragorn And Arwen
The Lord of the Rings is, simply put, the pinnacle in terms of the classic fantasy fiction epic. J.R.R. Tolkien created a story, and a world, that has resonated with people the world over, and has itself had a huge impact on pop culture. This potentially even includes one of the most famous rock songs in history.
If you listen to the words of 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin, no matter how many times you may have heard it before, it becomes impossible not to see the connection between the song and the story of Aragorn and Arwen.
"There's a feeling I get when I look to the west, and my spirit is crying for leaving" - an obvious link to the Elves departing Middle-earth for the Undying Lands, and the lady buying a stairway to heaven? This could be referring to Arwen choosing a mortal life and eventual inevitable death to be with Aragorn.
This theory becomes even more plausible when you think about the other references Led Zeppelin have made to Tolkien's work throughout their back catalogue. 'Ramble On', for example, details a journey through Middle-earth with references to both Gollum and Sauron, so what reason is there to believe that 'Stairway to Heaven' isn't about the star-crossed lovers of Tolkien's masterpiece?