A Whiter Shade of Pale

[Rpena2]

What is the meaning concerning the lyrics of this music?

[sddsddean]

I think it is generally accepted that no one really knows and the whole thing was just made up to sound good.

[scarletpimp]

Agree with answer above. Check out "MacArthur Park" for the same idea (i.e. words put together to see if they would work).

[chris-n-vick]

the nearest anyone can get to explaining the lyrics is.....

it is based around a Robert Burns poem.

and the nearest i can send you to explain why is here.....

http://www.procolharum.com/awsop_burns.htm

[janesmythe22]

http://www.procolharum.com/awsop_lotgs.htm