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)

Man And A Woman
Meat Loaf Lyrics

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And the band began to play, without a song they'd lose their way
A song of love and custom dreams, a song of yesterday
When they danced, when they danced, her skirts were lifted high
She felt the music in his arms, the danger in his eyes
And a woman said no, and a man said "but I love you so"
And a woman moved closer, and a man said "Take my love into your heart
I must have you here by my side"

It happened all too fast, they came to love and they came to last
No-one remembers now who lied, true love is made of glass
And a woman said "change", and a man said "as soon as I can"
And a woman said "open up", and a man said
"Your way's right, you're my love, I won't be holdin' you down"

In the evening of their lives, no regrets and clear blue skies
They meet again in old New York, he tells her one sweet lie

And they danced and they danced, and a man said "I love you so"

And a woman moved closer, and a man said "take my love into your heart
I must have you here by my side"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meat Loaf's song Man And A Woman explore the powerful emotions of love and longing, and the sacrifices that people make for each other in the name of these feelings. The song tells the story of a couple who meet and fall deeply in love, but must struggle against the obstacles that life places in their path. The band in the song symbolizes the unpredictable nature of love, and the way that people must rely on each other to navigate the complexities of relationships.

The first verse of the song sets the stage for the story, as the band begins to play without a plan. This is a metaphor for the way that love often takes us by surprise, and we must find our way as we go along. The song they play is a reminder of the dreams of love that people have held throughout history. The second verse describes the events that lead to the couple falling in love, as they dance together and feel the connection between them. The danger in the man's eyes represents the passion and intensity that love can bring, but also the risks and uncertainties that come with it.

The third verse describes the challenges that the couple faces, as the woman says "no" and the man must convince her of his love. They must navigate their differences and learn to accept and support each other. In the final verse, the couple is reunited in old age, and they look back on their love story with no regrets. The man tells her one sweet lie, which suggests that the truth of their love still has the power to move them, even after all these years.

Line by Line Meaning

And the band began to play, without a song they'd lose their way
The music started and if they didn't have a song to follow, they would not know where to go

A song of love and custom dreams, a song of yesterday
The song they played was about love and dreams of the past

When they danced, when they danced, her skirts were lifted high
When they danced together, her skirts fluttered high in the air

She felt the music in his arms, the danger in his eyes
She felt the rhythm of the music in his embrace, and could sense a hint of danger in his eyes

And a woman said no, and a man said "but I love you so"
The woman refused, but the man persistently proclaimed his love for her

And a woman moved closer, and a man said "Take my love into your heart
The woman moved closer as the man offered his love to her wholeheartedly

I must have you here by my side"
He pleaded to have her by his side because he could not bear to be without her

It happened all too fast, they came to love and they came to last
Their love for each other blossomed quickly, and it was a love that would endure

No-one remembers now who lied, true love is made of glass
Their relationship was not without its challenges and deceit, but true love is fragile and can break easily

And a woman said "change", and a man said "as soon as I can"
The woman asked the man to change, and he vowed to do so as soon as possible

And a woman said "open up", and a man said "Your way's right, you're my love, I won't be holdin' you down"
The woman implored the man to be more open, and he responded by agreeing that her way was right, and he would not restrict her freedom

In the evening of their lives, no regrets and clear blue skies
In their old age, they had no regrets and enjoyed clear blue skies

They meet again in old New York, he tells her one sweet lie
They reunite in New York City in their later years, and he tells her one final, sweet lie

And they danced and they danced, and a man said "I love you so"
In their final moments together, they danced as the man proclaimed his love for her once more

And a woman moved closer, and a man said "take my love into your heart
The woman drew closer as the man asked her to let his love into her heart one last time

I must have you here by my side"
He begged to have her by his side one more time, as he could not bear to be apart from her

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Written by: JERRY RIOPELLE, JOHN HARRIS

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