After the commercial success of Bat Out of Hell and Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, and earning a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for the song "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", Meat Loaf nevertheless experienced some difficulty establishing a steady career within the United States. The key to this success was his popularity in Europe, especially in the United Kingdom and Ireland. He received the 1994 Brit Award in the United Kingdom for best-selling album and single. He appeared in the 1997 film Spice World and he ranked 23rd for the number of weeks spent on the UK charts in 2006. He ranks 96th on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock". Meat Loaf appeared in over 50 films and television shows, sometimes as himself or as characters resembling his stage persona. His film roles include Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Robert Paulsen in Fight Club (1999). His early stage work included dual roles in the original Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Show. He also appeared in the musical Hair, both on and Off-Broadway.
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Studio albums
Bat Out of Hell (1977)
Dead Ringer (1981)
Midnight at the Lost and Found (1983)
Bad Attitude (1984)
Blind Before I Stop (1986)
Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell (1993)
Welcome to the Neighbourhood (1995)
Couldn't Have Said It Better (2003)
Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose (2006)
Hang Cool Teddy Bear (2010)
Hell in a Handbasket (2011)
Braver Than We Are (2016)
Forever Young / Mercury Blues
Meat Loaf Lyrics
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May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Stay forever young
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
May you stay forever young
The lyrics of Meat Loaf's song "Forever Young / Mercury Blues" can be interpreted as a blessing or wish to someone to stay young in spirit, even as they age. The repetition of the phrase "May you stay forever young" emphasizes the desire for the recipient of the message to maintain a youthful, optimistic outlook on life, and to always hold onto hope and joy.
The song also includes wishes for the person to be kind to others, to always seek the truth and to have the courage to stand up for what is right. The line "May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung" suggests that the person should always aim high and never stop pursuing their dreams, even when the journey is difficult.
Additionally, the lyrics contain a reference to "Mercury Blues," which could be interpreted as a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. Overall, the song encourages the listener to live their life to the fullest and to always hold onto the qualities that make youth so precious - hope, joy, and the willingness to dream big.
Line by Line Meaning
May God's bless and keep you always
May the grace of the Almighty always protect and preserve you
May your wishes all come true
May all your desires be fulfilled
May you always do for others
May you always be kind and helpful towards others
And let others do for you
And may you allow others to return your favors
May you build a ladder to the stars
May you create a path towards greatness
And climb on every rung
And may you ascend every level
May you stay
May you remain as such
May you stay forever young
May you always maintain a youthful spirit
Forever young
Always youthful
Forever young
Always youthful
May you grow up to be righteous
May you mature into a person of moral excellence
May you grow up to be true
May you mature into a person of honesty and authenticity
May you always know the truth
May you always be enlightened with the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
And may you observe the favorable circumstances around you
May you always be courageous
May you always have the courage to stand for what's right
Stand upright and be strong
Always maintain your moral foundation and be resilient
May you stay
May you remain as such
May you stay forever young
May you always maintain a youthful spirit
Forever young
Always youthful
Forever young
Always youthful
May your hands always be busy
May you always be engaged in productive endeavors
May your feet always be swift
May you always be prompt in accomplishing your goals
May you have a strong foundation
May you establish a solid base for your success and well-being
When the winds of changes shift
When circumstances change suddenly
May your heart always be joyful
May you always have a glad and cheerful spirit
May your song always be sung
May you always express your happiness in melody
And may you stay
And may you remain as such
May you stay forever young
May you always maintain a youthful spirit
Forever young
Always youthful
Forever young
Always youthful
Lyrics © BOB DYLAN MUSIC CO
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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