It Just Won
Meat Loaf Lyrics


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And I never really sleep anymore
And I always get those dangerous dreams
And I never get a minute of peace
And I gotta wonder what it means
And I gotta wonder what it means
Maybe it's nothing and I'm under the weather
Maybe it's just one of those bugs going round
Maybe I'm under a spell and it's magic
Maybe there's a witch doctor with an office in town

Is this a blessing? Or is it a curse?
Does it get any better? Can it get any worse?
Will it go on forever? Is it over tonight?
Does it come with the darkness? Does it bring out the light?
Is it richer than diamonds?
Or just a little cheaper than spit?

I don't know what it is but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is but it just won't quit

And there used to be such an easy way of living
And there used to be every hope in the world
And I used to get everything that I went after
But there never used to be this girl
No there never used to be this girl

Maybe I'm crazy and I'm losing my senses
Maybe I'm possessed by a spirit or such
Maybe I'm desperate and I got no defenses
Can you get me a prescription for that one perfect touch?

Is this a blessing? Or is it a curse?
Does it get any better? Can it get any worse?
Will it go on forever? Is it over tonight?
Does it come with the darkness? Does it bring out the light?
Is it richer than diamonds?
Or just a little cheaper than spit?

I don't know what it is but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is but it just won't quit

There was a time when nothing ever really mattered
There was a time when there was nothing I didn't know
There was a time when I knew just what I was living for
There was a time and the time was so long ago




There was a time and the time was so long ago
And I never really sleep anymore

Overall Meaning

"It Just Won't Quit" is a song by Meat Loaf that describes the singer's inability to find peace due to his dangerous dreams and constant restlessness. The lyrics indicate an internal struggle, as Meat Loaf tries to understand whether this is a blessing or a curse. He questions whether it will go on forever or if it will end tonight. The song is emotional and portrays a feeling of hopelessness.


The opening lines indicate that Meat Loaf is struggling with insomnia, as he never really sleeps anymore. He is haunted by dangerous dreams and doesn't get a minute of peace. The repeated line "I don't know what it is but it just won't quit" suggests that he is grappling with something that he cannot fully comprehend.


The lyrics also suggest that there is a woman in Meat Loaf's life who is causing him distress. He says that there never used to be this girl, indicating that something has changed. He questions his sanity and speculates whether he's losing his senses, possessed by a spirit, or desperate for connection. He desires the "one perfect touch."


Overall, "It Just Won't Quit" is a song about internal turmoil and searching for meaning in the midst of chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

And I never really sleep anymore
I can't seem to sleep through the night anymore


And I always get those dangerous dreams
I keep having unsettling, disturbing dreams


And I never get a minute of peace
I can't find any time to relax or unwind


And I gotta wonder what it means
I'm curious about what all of this could signify


Maybe it's nothing and I'm under the weather
Perhaps it's just a minor illness affecting me


Maybe it's just one of those bugs going round
Maybe it's just a common ailment people are getting


Maybe I'm under a spell and it's magic
Perhaps I'm under the influence of something mystical


Maybe there's a witch doctor with an office in town
It's possible that there's a mystical healer nearby who can help me


Is this a blessing? Or is it a curse?
I'm wondering if what's happening to me is good or bad


Does it get any better? Can it get any worse?
I'm not sure if things will improve or deteriorate


Will it go on forever? Is it over tonight?
I'm unsure if this will last indefinitely or end abruptly


Does it come with the darkness? Does it bring out the light?
I'm wondering if this is associated with negative or positive energy


Is it richer than diamonds?
I'm questioning whether this is more valuable and precious than diamonds


Or just a little cheaper than spit?
Alternatively, I'm contemplating if this is worth less than something that isn't valuable at all


I don't know what it is but it just won't quit
I'm still trying to figure out what's happening but it's unrelenting


And there used to be such an easy way of living
Life used to be much simpler and more straightforward


And there used to be every hope in the world
I was once full of optimism and positivity


And I used to get everything that I went after
I was able to achieve anything I set my mind to


But there never used to be this girl
But there was never someone in my life like this


Maybe I'm crazy and I'm losing my senses
I may be going insane and my mental faculties could be deteriorating


Maybe I'm possessed by a spirit or such
Perhaps I'm being influenced or controlled by a supernatural entity


Maybe I'm desperate and I got no defenses
Maybe I'm feeling extremely anxious and can't protect myself


Can you get me a prescription for that one perfect touch?
Is there anything that could give me the exact feeling I need to cope or feel better?


There was a time when nothing ever really mattered
There was a point when nothing had much significance or importance


There was a time when there was nothing I didn't know
There was a moment when I was incredibly self-assured and confident


There was a time when I knew just what I was living for
There was a period when I had a clear purpose and direction in life


There was a time and the time was so long ago
Sadly, that time is in the distant past




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Written by: JIM STEINMAN

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WorkloadWithdrawal

And I never really sleep anymore
And I always get those dangerous dreams
And I never get a minute of peace
And I gotta wonder what it means
And I gotta wonder what it means
Maybe it's nothing, and I'm under the weather
Maybe it's just one of those bugs going 'round
Maybe I'm under a spell and it's magic
Maybe there's a witch doctor with an office in town
Is this a blessing or is it a curse?
Does it get any better? Can it get any worse?
Will it go on forever? Is it over tonight?
Does it come with the darkness? Does it bring out the light?
Is it richer than diamonds or just a little cheaper than spit?
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
And there used to be such an easy way of living
And there used to be every hope in the world
And I used to get everything that I went after
But there never used to be this girl
But there never used to be this girl
Maybe I'm crazy, and I'm losing my senses
Maybe I'm possessed by a spirit or such
Maybe I'm desp'rate and I've got no defences
Can you get me a prescription for that one perfect touch
Is this a blessing or is it a curse?
Does it get any better? Can it get any worse?
Will it go on forever? Is it over tonight?
Does it come with the darkness? Does it bring out the light?
It's a stairway to heaven or a subway going down the pits
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
I don't know what it is, but it just won't quit
There was a time when nothing ever really mattered
There was a time when there was nothing I didn't know
There was a time when I knew just what I was living for
There was a time and the time was so long ago
There was a time and the time was so long ago
And I never really sleep anymore



All comments from YouTube:

BlackenedWritings

Now Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman are united again. Rest in peace to both these legends!

Andrew Arthur

RIP Meatloaf, a rock n roll icon taken too soon

Brian Wiseman

Jim Steinman is a genius songwriter and Meatloaf is the perfect compliment to that.

Big Guy617

RIP Jim and Meat

Luka Larry

i realize it's kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream new series online?

Brendon M

‘Is it richer than diamonds or just a little cheaper than spit’ only Steinman can write like this. Genius

Hassan Mohammed

RIP Jim, Thanks for your music. It has been a big part of my life.

Mr.Iver_91

This album is a kind of magic

Andrew Arthur

RIP Jim Steinman, a musical magician.

random transport guy X43

I've been watching bat out hell and bat out of hell 2 out of respect

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