Classic Rock Lyrics

No Quarter Lyrics - Led Zeppelin



Close the doors, put out the light
You know they won't be home tonight
The snow falls hard and don't you know
The winds of Thor are blowing cold
They're wearing steel that's bright and true
They carry news that must get through
They choose the path where no-one goes
They hold no quarter.
They ask no quarter.

Walking side by side with death
The devil mocks their every step
The snow drives back the foot that's slow
The dogs of doom are howling more
They carry news that must get through
To build a dream for you and me
They choose the path where no-one goes
They hold no quarter, they ask no quarter.


"No quarter" is a pirate phrase meaning "no mercy."
The title was used as the name of the Page and Plant reunion album in 1995.
This was a showcase song for bass player John Paul Jones during Led Zeppelin's live shows.
The version that made it to the album evolved out of a faster version they recorded earlier at Headley Grange, an old mansion in a remote part of England where they wrote and recorded many of their songs, including "Stairway To Heaven."
Tool covered this on their 2000 album Salival.
There is at least one Led Zeppelin tribute band called "No Quarter." (thanks, John - San Antonio, TX)


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