Masculine
Meat Loaf Lyrics


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(This is one of the neighbors from down the street.
This record of this music has been goin' on all afternoon
and I'm sick and tired of it. If it doesn't stop I'm calling the police!)

You got me on the run, you got it your way
Now I'm feeling pretty good and I'm beginning to sweat
Your love is so fine, it's got me feelin' alright
Going out of my mind, I got to have you tonight

The girl's so deep inside, like blood in my veins
Never lets me hide, now I'm going insane
It makes me climb the walls, bite my nails to the bone
It's always by my side, it never leaves me alone

[Chorus]
When it's time to get tough, I'm masculine (masculine, masculine)
When she wants to play rough, I'm masculine (masculine, masculine)
Masculine

I know that I'm a man from the spark in my soul
It can make me so hot, you got out of control
Grab her by the hair, drag her back to your cave
It's what makes a man a man, people always stay the same

[Chorus]

I'm masculine

(Masculine, masculine)

Anytime, anyplace, anyway, in the heat of the night and in the dark of the day
Anytime, anyplace, anyway

When it's time to get tough, I'm masculine (masculine, masculine)
When she wants to make love, I'm masculine - what d'you say?
When she wants to make love, I'm masculine

When she wants to play rough, I'm masculine (masculine, masculine)
When she wants to make love, I'm masculine (masculine, masculine)
If you push me I'll shove, I'm masculine




When she wants to play rough, I'm masculine
When she wants to make love, I'm masculine...

Overall Meaning

The song "Masculine" by Meat Loaf is a song about confidence, sexual prowess, and masculinity. The lyrics describe how the persona feels powerful and in control when he's with his lover. He loves the feeling of her love, which he compares to blood in his veins, and how it drives him to the brink of insanity. The chorus is essentially an affirming statement of his masculinity that he uses to remind himself of his strength and power as a man. He describes himself as someone who is always ready to get tough, both in and out of the bedroom.


The song has a controversial overtone to it, as it puts forward a very narrow definition of what it means to be masculine. It implies that men should be tough, aggressive, and always in charge. The lyrics promote traditional gender roles that place men in positions of dominance, objectifying women in the process.


Despite its potentially problematic themes, the song's catchy chorus and infectious melody make it a fan favorite among Meat Loaf's followers. It is a quintessential example of the theatrical rock that Meat Loaf is known for, full of bombast, over-the-top theatrics, and soaring vocal harmonies.


Line by Line Meaning

You got me on the run, you got it your way Now I'm feeling pretty good and I'm beginning to sweat Your love is so fine, it's got me feelin' alright Going out of my mind, I got to have you tonight
I am completely under her control, and she can have whatever she wants. Her love is intense, and it's getting me worked up. I'm starting to lose my mind and need her tonight.


The girl's so deep inside, like blood in my veins Never lets me hide, now I'm going insane It makes me climb the walls, bite my nails to the bone It's always by my side, it never leaves me alone
She's so deeply ingrained in me that she feels like a part of me. I can't hide from her, and it's driving me crazy. It's like an addiction that's always with me, and it never lets me go.


When it's time to get tough, I'm masculine (masculine, masculine) When she wants to play rough, I'm masculine (masculine, masculine) Masculine
I feel like the epitome of masculinity when I'm being rough with her or she's being rough with me. It's a part of who I am, and I embrace it.


I know that I'm a man from the spark in my soul It can make me so hot, you got out of control Grab her by the hair, drag her back to your cave It's what makes a man a man, people always stay the same
I know I'm a man because of the burning passion in my soul. It can make me lose control, and I have the desire to dominate her. It's what makes me a man, and nothing can change that.


When she wants to make love, I'm masculine - what d'you say? If you push me I'll shove, I'm masculine When she wants to play rough, I'm masculine When she wants to make love, I'm masculine...
In any situation, I feel like I can assert my masculinity. From making love to playing rough, I am always masculine and ready to take charge.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD KENNY, JAKE HOOKER, RICK DERRINGER

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Comments from YouTube:

@emcee9899

Meatloaf...fucking awesome. This album is amazing.

@mcalvrd6110

Classic rock n roll riff and feel. And those choruses. Then the lead guitar ! GREAT SONG!

@nathanchalmers9857

Goddamn he is MASCULINE!

@WingmanLive

I'm sure there was a version of , all coming back to me now, sung by only meat loaf , it was a hidden track on one of his tapes. don't know which one but I would love to hear it again.

@dilloncrowe1018

That wasn't hidden, it was on his album, "Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose".

@WingmanLive

@Dillon Crowe nahh nahh, it was only meat loaf singing the whole thing, no Marilyn raven.

@dilloncrowe1018

@Wingman22101 Live hm... never heard of it...

@WingmanLive

@Dillon Crowe I think it was the rock and roll hero tape, or hits out of hell, a lot of his tapes had secret tracks.

@user-wu8td2vn6y

Не знаю как на счет порно (как утверждет предыдущий товарищ), но вещица достойная!

@user-qz6zq8rj5z

Та же история,ностальжи по веге-109)))

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