What Is and What Should Never Be Lyrics

Lyric discussion by rock_forty 

Cover art for What Is and What Should Never Be lyrics by Led Zeppelin

To expand on what taylorsapien wrote, it's about confidence and believeing in yourself, especially when dealing with relationships. As I have learned though my life experiences, this is where most guys totally blow it. Women want men who will take their hand and lead, without controlling or being a jerk. In this song, the guy tells the girl he is gonna take her where she wants to be and that once they arrive there, she will find that she is right where she wants to be. Confidence. But her happiness still lies with her, so she's not controlled by him. She melts, he's got his babe. How did these guys write so well??? One of my favorite Zeppelin songs.

@rock_forty It's not hard to write when you have imagination and the ability to spell. There's really nothing staggering about it ... other than in your mind.