Blind Before I Stop
Meat Loaf Lyrics
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[Chorus]
And I'll go blind before I stop, they're gonna have to come in and lock me up
And I'll go blind before I stop, 'cause this boy mama just want to rock
There's a two ton fireball burnin' through the headphones
Cuttin' up my heart, makin' ashes of my soul
Trouble out my window and I'm gonna find it
And I'm feelin' the fever, takin' in the heat
Bouncin' to the boogie, hittin' with the beat
Wrapped in rhythm, dancin' till we drop
[Chorus]
Moonlite madness masquerade, I got my invitation, baby, time to play
Rip off the headphones, shove my arm into the socket
Sound comes rushing through me like an intravenous rocket
And I'm feelin' the fever, takin' in the heat
Bouncin' to the boogie, hittin' with the beat
Wrapped in rhythm, dancin' till we drop
[Chorus]
Doin' it in the market, doin' it in the mall
Doin' it in the bushes and the high school hall
Doin' it in the alley, doin' it for free
Now they're doin' it baby on MTV
Doin' it in the backseat, doin' it on the beach
Doin' it in the grandstand, just dancin' on the seats
Doin' it in the movies, doin' it on the train
Doin' it mile high in a big jet plane
And I'm feelin' the fever, takin' in the heat
Bouncin' to the boogie, hittin' with the beat
Wrapped in rhythm, dancin' till we drop
And I'll go blind before I stop, they're gonna have to come in and lock me up
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Meat Loaf's “Blind Before I Stop” speak to a deep passion for music and the desire to keep going despite any obstacle. The repetition of the phrase “And I’ll go blind before I stop” emphasizes the determination of the singer, equating the loss of sight to a refusal to give up on his dream of rocking. The two-ton fireball burning through the headphones represents the intensity of the music, as it cuts into his heart and soul, leaving nothing but ashes behind.
The moonlight madness masquerade that follows portrays a sense of playful abandon, as the character throws himself into the music and feels the heat and rhythm in his bones. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who cannot be stopped. They will do it anywhere, from the market to the backseat, as long as they can keep feeling the beat. The last line of the song brings everything full circle, reiterating the commitment to keep going until the end.
Overall, Meat Loaf's “Blind Before I Stop” is a testament to the power of music and how it can drive one to push beyond their limits in pursuit of their passion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll go blind before I stop
I am so determined to keep going that even if it means losing my sight, I won't give up.
And I'll go blind before I stop, they're gonna have to come in and lock me up
I am willing to take extreme measures to continue doing what I love, and if people try to stop me, I won't go down without a fight.
And I'll go blind before I stop, 'cause this boy mama just want to rock
My passion for music and performing is so strong that I won't stop no matter what, and it's all I've ever wanted to do.
There's a two ton fireball burnin' through the headphones
The music I am listening to is so intense and powerful that it feels like an explosive force that takes over my body and soul.
Cuttin' up my heart, makin' ashes of my soul
The music I'm listening to is so emotionally charged that it's affecting me at a deep level, breaking my heart and transforming me inside and out.
A lightning bolt petition, tonight I'm gonna sign
I am ready to make a commitment to my passion for music, as powerful and decisive as a bolt of lightning striking from the sky.
Trouble out my window and I'm gonna find it
I am always looking for new challenges and exciting experiences, even if that means going out of my way to find them.
Moonlite madness masquerade, I got my invitation, baby, time to play
I am excited to let loose and have fun, especially when there's a new adventure or party to attend.
Rip off the headphones, shove my arm into the socket
I am so eager to feel the beat and pulse of the music that I am willing to take risks and even hurt myself to fully experience it.
Sound comes rushing through me like an intravenous rocket
The music I hear is so powerful and intoxicating that it feels like a rush of blood and energy coursing through me like a drug.
Doin' it in the market, doin' it in the mall
I am so passionate about music and performance that I will dance and sing anywhere, even in public places like markets or malls.
Doin' it in the bushes and the high school hall
I am so dedicated to my craft that I will perform anywhere, even in hidden or unexpected places like bushes or high school halls.
Doin' it in the alley, doin' it for free
I am so passionate about music and performing that I will do it even if I don't get paid, and in sometimes unlikely locations like alleys.
Now they're doin' it baby on MTV
My love for music and performing has taken me places I never thought possible, including the famous world of MTV.
Doin' it in the backseat, doin' it on the beach
I am so passionate about music and performance that I will sing and dance anywhere, even in intimate spaces like the backseat of a car or on the expansive beach.
Doin' it in the grandstand, just dancin' on the seats
I am so dedicated to my craft that I will even perform in unlikely places like grandstands and dance on the seats, just to keep the music and performance alive.
Doin' it in the movies, doin' it on the train
My love for music and perfomance has taken me to new and unexpected experiences such as performing in the movies, as well as dancing on trains.
Doin' it mile high in a big jet plane
My passion for music is so intense that I will even perform on a plane, even at high altitude.
And I'm feelin' the fever, takin' in the heat
My love for music and performance is so intense that I feel a deep, burning passion for it and am always looking for ways to improve and become better.
Bouncin' to the boogie, hittin' with the beat
I am always feeling and moving to the rhythm of music and performance, driven by the beat and the energy of the music.
Wrapped in rhythm, dancin' till we drop
My passion for music and performance is so strong that I feel completely enveloped and consumed by the rhythm, always dancing until the very end of the performance.
And I'll go blind before I stop, they're gonna have to come in and lock me up
I am so passionate about music and performance that I won't stop no matter what, and it's all I've ever wanted to do, even if people try to stop me I'll never give up.
[Chorus]
The chorus is a repeating verse that emphasizes the idea that the singer will do anything to keep performing and living out their passion for music.
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Written by: JOHN GOLDEN*
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