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)
Priscilla
Meat Loaf Lyrics
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You want to bleach your hair so bad, but your mama don't understand
Hangin' around by the monument, dancin' to the radio
You got a memory even shorter than your dress
But there's nothin' that you don't know
[Chorus]
Priscilla, Priscilla, nearly sixteen but they treat you like a kid
Cuttin' class with a backstage pass, and always skippin' lunch
Ya put your hand on the knees of the boys, and daddy's vodka in the punch
Learned how to jump start your grandma's car, how to French inhale your Kools
And now you know that breakin' hearts is easy as breakin' the rules
[Chorus]
You don't remember no revolution, you don't belong to no baby boom
Just you and your headphones, dreamin' in your pink bedroom
Strong girls break the records, and rich girls break their nails
Smart girls always know by heart, what some girls always fail
Bad little girls grow up to be good, and good girls finish last
But crazy girls don't care how they grow up, as long as they grow up fast
[Chorus]
The song "Priscilla" by Meat Loaf features a young girl, nearly sixteen, who wants to fit in and be accepted by her peers, but her actions often lead her into trouble. The lyrics depict a girl who is rebellious, feisty, and eager to be independent. She likes spending time with her older brother and cruising in her uncle's custom van, but her mother disapproves of her desire to bleach her hair. The girl's short attention span is symbolized by her memory, which is even shorter than her dress. She is always dancing to the radio around the monument and knows everything that's going on around her.
The chorus of the song warns of the consequences of her actions. Priscilla is treated like a child even though she is nearly sixteen. She has a backstage pass but cuts classes, and instead of eating lunch, she puts her hand on the knees of boys and spikes the punch with her father's vodka. These actions contribute to her bad reputation, and others will eventually "kill her for what she did." The song encourages girls to be strong, independent, and to not worry about the opinions of others. "Priscilla" is more than just a tale of a rebellious girl; it's a commentary on societal expectations of young women and the danger of succumbing to peer pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
You like ridin' around with your big brother, in your uncle's custom van
You enjoy spending time with your older sibling, cruising in your relative's unique vehicle.
You want to bleach your hair so bad, but your mama don't understand
You have a strong desire to lighten your hair, but your mother is not supportive.
Hangin' around by the monument, dancin' to the radio
You spend time socializing with others near a notable structure, enjoying music and dancing.
You got a memory even shorter than your dress
Your memory is incredibly poor, possibly due to being scatterbrained or experiencing substance abuse.
But there's nothin' that you don't know
Despite your forgetfulness, you possess knowledge and awareness about a broad range of topics.
Priscilla, Priscilla, nearly sixteen but they treat you like a kid
You are almost sixteen years old, but others treat you like a child due to your behavior.
Priscilla, Priscilla, they're gonna kill ya for what you did
Your actions have angered others to the point of wanting to do you harm.
Cuttin' class with a backstage pass, and always skippin' lunch
You frequently ditch school, using your access to restricted areas as an excuse, and regularly miss meals.
Ya put your hand on the knees of the boys, and daddy's vodka in the punch
You engage in flirtatious behavior with boys, possibly using your father's alcohol to spike drinks.
Learned how to jump start your grandma's car, how to French inhale your Kools
You have gained knowledge on how to jump-start a vehicle and perform a particular smoking technique.
And now you know that breakin' hearts is easy as breakin' the rules
You have learned that it is effortless to hurt others emotionally, much like it is simple to break the rules.
You don't remember no revolution, you don't belong to no baby boom
You were not alive during any significant social or political era, nor do you identify with a particular generation.
Just you and your headphones, dreamin' in your pink bedroom
You often retreat to your private space, listening to music with headphones and escaping into your own thoughts.
Strong girls break the records, and rich girls break their nails
Girls who are powerful and assertive achieve great accomplishments, while wealthy girls may suffer the consequence of damaged nails.
Smart girls always know by heart, what some girls always fail
Intelligent girls have mastered certain knowledge, while some others consistently struggle with it.
Bad little girls grow up to be good, and good girls finish last
Girls with rebellious tendencies may eventually turn their lives around, while obedient ones may be overlooked in life.
But crazy girls don't care how they grow up, as long as they grow up fast
Girls with erratic or unpredictable behavior are often indifferent to what direction their lives take, as long as it happens quickly.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL JACOBS, SARA DURKEY
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