Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 – January 20, 20… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022), known professionally as Meat Loaf, was an American rock singer and actor with a powerful, wide-ranging voice, famous for his theatrical live shows. He is on the list of best-selling music artists. His Bat Out of Hell trilogy — Bat Out of Hell (1977), Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell (1993), and Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose (2006) — has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. The first album stayed on the charts for over nine years, as of 2016 still sold an estimated 200,000 copies annually, and is on the list of best-selling albums.

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)

Hot Patootie / Bless My Soul
Meat Loaf Lyrics

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Whatever happened to Saturday night?
When you dressed up sharp and you felt alright
It don't seem the same since cosmic light
Came into my life, I thought I was divine

I used to go for a ride with a chick who'd go
And listen to the music on the radio
A saxophone was blowing on a rock and roll show

We climbed in the back seat, really had a good time

Hot patootie, bless my soul
Really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll

My head used to swim from the perfume I smelled
My hands kinda fumbled with her white plastic belt
I'd taste her baby pink lipstick and that's when I'd melt
She'd whisper in my ear tonight she really was mine

Get back in front and put some hair oil on
Buddy Holly was singing his very last song
With your arms around your girl, you try to sing along
It felt pretty good, woo
Really had a good time

Hot patootie, bless my soul
Really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll

Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll
Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll

Hot patootie, bless my soul
I really love that rock and roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meat Loaf's song "Hot Patootie Bless My Soul" speak to the nostalgia of youth and the joy of rock and roll. The first verse sets the scene of a time when dressing up on Saturday night and going for a ride with a girl who loves music on the radio was a thrill. The second verse delves deeper into the experience of being with this girl, with descriptions of the scent of her perfume and the feel of her lipstick. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, expresses the love for rock and roll and the joy it brings.

The song has become a staple of the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," in which Meat Loaf played the character Eddie, who performs the song in a memorable scene. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a fan favorite and a frequent addition to karaoke playlists.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally written by Richard O'Brien, the creator of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," for a different project. The song was then adapted for use in the film and became one of its most recognizable tunes. Another fact is that the song's title, "Hot Patootie," is likely a reference to the 1956 song "My Gal Sal," which features the line "She's just the baby for me, and she's got a ruby on her toes, and a hot patootie, bless my soul."

Line by Line Meaning

Whatever happened to Saturday night?
He wonders where the fun went and why it's not like it used to be on Saturday nights.

When you dressed up sharp and you felt alright
People used to put effort into looking good and felt confident when going out.

It don't seem the same since cosmic light
Something has changed and it's not the same as it used to be since the introduction of this 'cosmic light'.

Came into my life, I thought I was divine
Since this change came he's felt like he was something special or extraordinary.

I used to go for a ride with a chick who'd go
He used to go for rides with a girl who was down for whatever.

And listen to the music on the radio
They would listen to music on the radio as they drove around.

A saxophone was blowing on a rock and roll show
They were listening to a rock and roll show and there was a saxophone playing.

We climbed in the back seat, really had a good time
They had a good time together in the back seat of the car.

My head used to swim from the perfume I smelled
The scent of her perfume was intoxicating and overwhelming to him.

My hands kinda fumbled with her white plastic belt
He was nervous and clumsy when he tried to take off her belt.

I'd taste her baby pink lipstick and that's when I'd melt
The taste of her lipstick on his lips would make him feel weak and overwhelmed with emotion.

She'd whisper in my ear tonight she really was mine
She would assure him that they were together that night.

Get back in front and put some hair oil on
He was told to get back in the front seat and put some hair oil on, possibly to combat his nervous sweating.

Buddy Holly was singing his very last song
They were listening to Buddy Holly's music, who had recently passed away.

With your arms around your girl, you try to sing along
They tried to sing along with the music while holding onto each other.

It felt pretty good, woo
They were having a great time and feeling good.