I Would Do Anything For Love
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)

I Would Do Anything For Love
Meat Loaf Lyrics


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And I would do anything for love
I'd run right into hell and back
I would do anything for love
I'll never lie to you and that's a fact

But I'll never forget the way
You feel right now, oh no, no way
And I would do anything for love
But I won't do that
No, I won't do that

Anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
I would do anything for love
But I won't do that, ah
No, I won't do that

And some days it don't come easy
And some days it don't come hard
Some days it don't come at all
And these are the days that never end

And some nights you're breathing fire
And some nights you're carved in ice
Some nights you're like nothing
I've ever seen before or will again

And maybe I'm crazy
Oh, it's crazy and it's true
I know you can save me
No one else can save me now but you

As long as the planets are turning
As long as the stars are burning
As long as your dreams are coming true
You better believe it

That I would do anything for love
And I'll be there till the final act
And I would do anything for love
And I'll take the vow and seal a pact

But I'll never forgive myself
If we don't go all the way tonight
And I would do anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
But I won't do that
No, I won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

And some days I pray for silence
And some days I pray for soul
Some days I just pray to the God of
Sex and drums and rock 'n' roll

And some nights I lose the feeling
And some nights I lose control
Some nights I just lose it all
When I'm watching you dance and the thunder rolls

And maybe I'm lonely
That's all I'm qualified to be
There's just one and only
One and only promise I can keep

As long as the wheels are turning
As long as the fires are burning
As long as your prayers are coming true
You better believe it

That I would do anything for love
And you know it's true and that's a fact
And I would do anything for love
And there'll never be no turning back

But I'll never do it better than I do it with you
So long, so long
And I would do anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
I would do anything for love
But I won't do that
No, no, no, I won't do

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

I would do anything for love
Anything you've been dreaming of
But I just won't do that

But I'll never stop dreaming of you
Every night of my life, no way
And I would do anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
But I won't do that
No, I won't do that

Will you raise me up? Will you help me down?
Will you get me right out of this god forsaken town?
Will you make it all a little less cold?

I can do that
Oh, I can do that

Will you hold me sacred? Will you hold me tight?
Can you colorize my life? I'm so sick of black and white
Can you make it all a little less old?

I can do that
Oh woah now, I can do that

Will you make me some magic with your own two hands?
Can you build an emerald city with these grains of sand?
Can you give me something I can take home?

Now, I can do that
Oh woah now, I can do that

Will you cater to every fantasy I've got?
Will you hose me down with holy water if I get too hot, ha?
Will you take me places I've never known?

Now, I can do that
Oh woah now, I can do that

After awhile you'll forget everything
It was a brief interlude and a midsummer night's fling
And you'll see that it's time to move on

I won't do that
I won't do that

I know the territory, I've been around
It'll all turn to dust and we'll all fall down
Sooner or later, you'll be screwing around

I won't do that
No, I won't do that

Anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
I would do anything for love




But I won't do that
No, I won't do that

Overall Meaning

The song "I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meat Loaf is a power ballad that describes the extreme lengths the singer is willing to go to for the love of his partner. The song is a declaration of his love and deeply emotional, describing the passion he feels for his partner. The singer starts by stating that he would do anything for his loved one, even run into hell and back. He goes on to say that although he would do anything, there are some things that he wouldn't do, hence the recurring theme of "But I won't do that."


The song includes a number of verses where the singer talks about the different aspects of his relationship, including the good days and the bad days. He also talks about how sometimes he prays for silence and other times for the passion of rock and roll, and how sometimes he loses control when watching his partner dance. Despite the ups and downs, the singer vows to be there for his partner till the final act.


Overall, the song is a passionate declaration of love, and the singer describes the intensity and extremes he is willing to go for his partner. The song is a classic hit that has stood the test of time and is still very popular today.


Line by Line Meaning

And I would do anything for love
I am willing to go through anything for love.


I'd run right into hell and back
I am willing to face any difficulty to obtain love.


I'll never lie to you and that's a fact
I will never deceive you or give you false information.


But I won't do that
There are certain things I'm not willing to do for love.


And some days it don't come easy
Sometimes, love can be challenging.


And these are the days that never end
These challenges can feel interminable.


And maybe I'm crazy
Perhaps my feelings are irrational.


I know you can save me
I believe that love can rescue me from my doubts.


And I'll be there till the final act
I'll stand by your side until the end.


And I'll take the vow and seal a pact
I'll commit to you with a deep promise.


But I'll never forgive myself If we don't go all the way tonight
If we don't take our relationship to the fullest tonight, I'll regret it.


Anything you've been dreaming of But I just won't do that
I'll do anything for you, except for the things I cannot accept.


And maybe I'm lonely
I feel isolated at times.


There's just one and only One and only promise I can keep
I have one pledge that I can fulfill 100%.


So long, so long
Farewell, goodbye.


But I won't do that
There are limits to what I can do for love.


Will you make it all a little less cold?
Can you add warmth and comfort to my life?


Can you colorize my life? I'm so sick of black and white
Can you help me see the beauty and vibrancy of life again?


Now, I can do that
I am capable of fulfilling these requests.


After awhile you'll forget everything It was a brief interlude and a midsummer night's fling And you'll see that it's time to move on I won't do that
I won't forget you or our love, but I also won't do the things I promised not to do.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rodg321

For the people confused, here is a break down of the things Meat Loaf "wont do":

#1. He'll never lie to his woman. (0:58)
#2. He'll never forget the way she feels. (1:05)
#3. He'll never forgive himself if he and his woman don't go all the way in their relationship. (2:58)
#4. He'll never turn his back on their love for each other. (4:27)
#5. He'll never have better sex than he did when he was with his woman. (4:33)
#6. He'll never stop dreaming about his woman. (5:31)
#7. He'll never think that their relationship was just a fling, and move on to someone else. (6:27)
#8. He'll never break the relationship and start screwing other women. (6:46)



All comments from YouTube:

@empanadavoleta

Who's watching in 2024?

@przemysawmaoszyc6409

I'm still watching greetings from Poland

@Muzan_K

Aqui, sou brasileiro ✨

@sharonpendery8524

Still here in 2024. This is actually still on my playlist

@dieterokunowski8127

2024 i am here❤

@davidstafford7465

Me

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@DVBTVnews

RIP Meat Loaf. You are the true legend and your music will live forever.

@jazmorrison9030

Well said

@toogr84u

His name was Robert Paulson.

@lancepelissier5510

Digtal Techlky alrady has done that; that's why we sill have music of Prince, Kenny The Jacksons, Eagles, and many more. What an tubut these man and wemen to their babies saved for generations down the road to still enjoy the music.

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