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)
Where Angels Sing
Meat Loaf Lyrics
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Meet me downtown on the corner.
I'll be waiting in a big yellow cab.
Don't bring a suitcase.
You won't need a thing.
There'll be no worries.
Where angels sing.
I got my ticket in my hand.
No man can stop me.
Their words won't sting you.
No dreams will haunt you.
Where angels sing.
I get so weary.
On this troubled road.
Unlock these chains.
And gently rock me home.
Beyond the clouds and the rain
Where angels sing.
Where angels sing.
Where lies can't hurt you.
The flesh desert me.
No in or out.
No loss or doubt.
No living with or doing without.
Where money ain't the power king.
And kindness is the most precious thing.
Where angels sing.
Oh, where angels sing.
Where time means nothing.
No hustle.
No one rushing.
No dark of night.
No hate or spite.
No wrong or right.
No day or night.
No towns or no cities.
There's no pain, no pity.
Where hunger is no longer.
And a good man just gets stronger.
Where angels sing.
Where angels sing.
Where angels sing.
Where angels sing.
Where angels sing.
Where angels sing.
The lyrics to Meat Loaf's song "Where Angels Sing" speak of transcendence from earthly struggles to a heavenly realm where everything is beautiful and serene. The song starts by inviting somebody to meet him downtown on a corner, where he'll be waiting in a big yellow cab. The person is asked not to bring a suitcase as there's no need for anything. The singer has his ticket in his hand, and the price has been paid in full. He's confident that no man can stop him, and he won't be stung by their words. There are no worries in the place where angels sing, and no dreams will haunt them. The repetition of the phrase "Where angels sing" throughout the song emphasizes how important it is to the singer that whoever they're addressing understands this.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges how weary he is on the troubled road of life, and he asks to be unlocked from his chains and gently rocked home. He talks about transcending beyond the clouds and the rain to a place where there are no lies that can hurt you. The fleshly desires that plague us on earth no longer apply, and everything is pure and good. There's no hunger, no pain, no pity, and the most precious thing is kindness. Embedded in the song's lyrics is a spiritual yearning for a better world beyond this earthly plane, where everything is perfect, and there are no more struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me downtown on the corner.
I want to meet you in the heart of the city.
I'll be waiting in a big yellow cab.
Look for me in a conspicuous vehicle.
Don't bring a suitcase.
You don't need to carry anything with you.
You won't need a thing.
Everything you need will be provided.
There'll be no worries.
You don't need to be anxious or stressed.
Where angels sing.
We're going to a place of peace and tranquility.
I got my ticket in my hand.
I'm prepared and ready for this journey.
Oh, the price is paid in full.
The cost has already been taken care of.
No man can stop me.
Nothing can interfere with our plans.
Their words won't sting you.
You won't be hurt by negative comments or criticism.
No dreams will haunt you.
You won't have any nightmares or bad dreams.
I get so weary.
I'm tired from the hardships I've faced.
On this troubled road.
Life can be difficult and challenging.
Unlock these chains.
I want to be free from the burdens I carry.
And gently rock me home.
I want to be comforted and guided towards a safe haven.
Beyond the clouds and the rain.
We're going above and beyond the obstacles of life.
Where lies can't hurt you.
No one can harm you with falsehood or deception.
The flesh desert me.
My physical body may fail me.
No in or out.
There are no limitations to where we can go.
No loss or doubt.
There's no room for grief or uncertainty.
No living with or doing without.
We won't have to endure lack or deprivation.
Where money ain't the power king.
We won't be ruled by the influence of wealth.
And kindness is the most precious thing.
Good deeds and compassion are valued above all else.
Where time means nothing.
There's no need to worry about the passage of time.
No hustle.
There's no need to hurry or rush.
No one rushing.
Everyone can take their time and enjoy the moment.
No dark of night.
There's no fear or uncertainty during nighttime.
No hate or spite.
There's no room for negative emotions towards others.
No wrong or right.
There's no need to make moral judgments or decisions.
No day or night.
There's no distinction between daytime and nighttime.
No towns or no cities.
There's no need for urbanization or civilization.
There's no pain, no pity.
There's no suffering or sorrow.
Where hunger is no longer.
There's no need to hunger or thirst.
And a good man just gets stronger.
Goodness is rewarded and strengthened in this place.
Where angels sing.
This place of peace and tranquility is where heavenly beings reside.
Where angels sing.
This is a place of eternal beauty and harmony.
Where angels sing.
This is a place of ultimate happiness and fulfillment.
Where angels sing.
This is a place of perfect love and unity.
Where angels sing.
This is where we all hope to go when our time on earth is finished.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEPHEN DAVIS (S3)
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PurdyBear1
RIPMeatloaf I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert. Condolences to his family and friends. This is by far my favourite track.
Tan Coyer
mine too. from my fave album too , welcome to the neighbourhood
Di Samateh
“Unlock these chains & gently rock me home” such poignant words. R.I.P. MeatLoaf, I have so many memories to all your songs. Thank you. Sleep easy 💔
Gwyn Phillips
Heaven can wait no longer for a god of music. It's been a honour to listen to your music over the years Meatloaf. RIP
James Vickery
Meat Loaf, Rest In Peace. You sing in a band of angels now.
GAIL HOWARD MCGAHA
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MEATLOAF SONGS. NOW MEAT IS SINGING IT LOUD AND ROCKING IT LOUD. HE IS WAS AND ALWAYS BE THE BEST.
Matt Val
This song was so underrated it deserved much more in charts.
Judy
100% agree
john kelly
A very uplifting spiritual song..must be played more.10/10
Lilly
Played this and Alan Jackson's Amazing Grace in a loop as my husband was dying. In our home, with me holding him and telling him how much I loved him and thanking God for our 41 years together. 10-29-2018 at 11:00 a.m. my one and only left his broken, suffering body and went home to Father.