I think lyrics and subject matter really has nothing to do with Led Zeppelin or many bands place in music history. The Beatles have many songs with pointless lyrics 'Octopus Garden' ' I am The Walrus' 'Yellow Submarine' and that does not diminish their place in music history. Led Zeppelin has cemented their place in rock history regardless of what any critics say or if it's music that just appeals to most in their late teens/early 20's or whatever. There are many bands with strong messages that are never really acknowledged and not even that great of bands, Devo is one that came to mind right away.
I don't think Led Zeppelin failed artistically in the least, and in my opinion while some of their lyrics weren't necessarily significant I do think some of the lyrics painted a picture that went along with the music well, and added to their mystique.
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