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)
The Monster Is Loose
Meat Loaf Lyrics
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Freedom spits in my face
It was such a disgrace
And I was lonely
And feeling empty
Desperate
I had my head in a noose
Had enough of abuse
And now I'm dangerous
Hateful, contagious
It haunts us
I'm angry (I'm angry)
I'm raging (I'm raging)
I'm breaking through the pain
The monster's loose
And now you know the truth
Tell me can you feel it
As you hit the wall
The monsters loose
And now you have to choose
And prove you can take it
To the top before you fall
I've walked a slippery road
Felt a twitch in my soul
Through the wind and the cold
With no protection
Just one direction
Destruction
I've paid for all my mistakes
Taking all I can take
Until I'm ready to break
I'm feeling vicious
And so outrageous
It breaks us
I'm leaving
Still breathing
I'm tearing through these chains
The monster's loose
And now you know the truth
Tell me can you feel it
As you hit the wall
The monsters loose
And now you have to choose
And prove you can take it
To the top before you fall
I've lived a thousand years in darkness
Banished all alone
Inside my mind with just my madness
Behind these walls of stone
I was falling apart at the seams
Holding my breath just to breathe
I tasted the sting of my tears
I was waking up stuck in a dream
Ran out of air, couldn't screamed
Wasted away by my fears
The monster's loose
And now you know the truth
Tell me can you feel it
As you hit the wall
The monster's loose
And now you have to choose
And prove that you can take it
To the top and never fall
The monster's loose
You've lost your last excuse
Now show me that you got it
Even when you fall
The monster's loose
This game is win or loose
Sometimes you gotta' do it
And show the world you want it all
The lyrics in "The Monster Is Loose" by Meat Loaf describe a person who has been trapped in a cage their entire life, feeling lonely and empty. They have been abused and oppressed, with nothing to lose but their life, and have decided to break free from their mental and emotional chains. They are now raging and angry, tearing through the chains, leaving their past behind. They declare that the monster is loose, and that the truth is out, and the listeners have to prove themselves by taking it to the top without falling. The song is about overcoming adversity, fighting against oppression and making a choice to live a free life without fear.
The song was produced by Desmond Child, who wrote many of Meat Loaf's popular songs. It features prominent guitar solos by guitarists Steve Vai, Marc Ribot, and Brian May. The song's powerful energy and lyrics helped the album achieve a gold certification status in the UK.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living my life in a cage
I have been feeling trapped and confined in life
Freedom spits in my face
The idea of freedom feels like an insult because I feel like I can never have it
It was such a disgrace
My situation felt shameful and overwhelming
And I was lonely
I felt disconnected and alone
And feeling empty
I was emotionally devoid and unfulfilled
Desperate
I was willing to take drastic actions to change my situation
I had my head in a noose
I felt like I was trapped and suffocating
I had nothing to lose
I was so fed up with my situation that I was willing to risk everything for change
Had enough of abuse
I was tired of being mistreated and taken advantage of
And now I'm dangerous
I have transformed into a force to be reckoned with
Hateful, contagious
My anger and resentment is spreading and influencing those around me
It haunts us
The negativity and hatred is affecting everyone involved
I'm angry (I'm angry)
I am consumed by anger
I'm raging (I'm raging)
My emotions are out of control and I am not holding back
I'm breaking through the pain
I am pushing through the struggles and hardships to achieve my goals
The monster's loose
The darker parts of myself are no longer contained and are now free
And now you know the truth
Others are now aware of the extent of my pain and anger
Tell me can you feel it
Can you sense the intensity of my emotions?
As you hit the wall
As you come face to face with the consequences of your actions
And now you have to choose
You must make a decision about how to respond to my anger
And prove you can take it
You must show that you can handle my intensity without breaking
To the top before you fall
You must rise to the challenge and succeed before it's too late
I've walked a slippery road
I have been on a dangerous and precarious path
Felt a twitch in my soul
I have felt deep soul-level pain and unrest
Through the wind and the cold
Despite the harsh circumstances, I have continued to move forward
With no protection
I have had to face the difficulties alone
Just one direction
I have been single-minded in my pursuit of change
Destruction
My path has been marked by chaos and ruin
I've paid for all my mistakes
I have suffered the consequences of my poor choices
Taking all I can take
I have endured as much as I possibly can
Until I'm ready to break
I am nearing the end of my ability to withstand the pressure
I'm feeling vicious
I am consumed by a fierce and brutal intensity
And so outrageous
My emotions have exceeded all normal limits
It breaks us
The damage caused by my negative emotions has affected everyone around me
I'm leaving
I am moving on from my past and my negative emotions
Still breathing
I have survived despite everything I've been through
I'm tearing through these chains
I am finally breaking free from the things that have held me back
I've lived a thousand years in darkness
I have endured a long, dark period in my life
Banished all alone
I have felt isolated and rejected by others
Inside my mind with just my madness
I have felt like my own thoughts and emotions were driving me insane
Behind these walls of stone
I have been trapped behind a metaphorical prison
I was falling apart at the seams
I was coming apart at the emotional seams
Holding my breath just to breathe
I was struggling to survive
I tasted the sting of my tears
I have felt the full weight of my sadness and despair
I was waking up stuck in a dream
I have felt like my situation was surreal and unreal
Ran out of air, couldn't scream
I was trapped and unable to reach out for help
Wasted away by my fears
My fear and anxiety have weakened me over time
You've lost your last excuse
The time for making excuses is over
Now show me that you got it
Now demonstrate that you have the necessary strength and courage
This game is win or lose
This is a critical moment where the outcome will determine the future
Sometimes you gotta' do it
Sometimes we must take drastic actions to achieve what we want
And show the world you want it all
And show everyone that we are capable of great things and will stop at nothing to succeed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, NIKKI SIXX, JOHN LOWERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniel Rogers
God bless your soul Meatloaf. I'm going to miss your amazing voice, but we'll always have great memories and music like this to never forget your voice, and I loved this surprising heavier than usual opener tune for Bat Out of Hell 3. RIP🙏
Joe Kauffman
R.I.P Meat Loaf, I will miss you gracefully, this song is a work of art
entrapta lover
I love how this song manages to blend the best elements of 80's, 90s and 2000's rock into one beautiful package.
SpEd C
Epic song....epic video. This is definitely Meatloaf
Tom Parlo
I hope they eventually allow Bat out of Hell the Monster is Loose on Spotify and other streaming services. It’s a shame that lawyers are denying Meats fans this incredible album.
WhiskeyBrewer
Its a great song and an epic and heavy as all hell album opener
Amira T.
I miss you Meat Loaf! How can you be gone?!
MrWWIIBuff
We lost a true artist 😭
🎓Gucci
That clutch moment at 5:17 😭
R.I.P Meat Loaf
Sïna Jakelïć
finally we have a video for this amazing song in decent quality online, MLBF rules!!!