Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Meat Loaf Lyrics

Somewhere some girl is crazy
There is someone, somewhere, who is behaving erratically and impulsively.

And some boy's half out of his head
Similarly, there is a boy who is acting irrationally and losing his mind over something or someone.

Somewhere somebody's fearless
There is a courageous and bold individual in some place or situation that requires it.

And someone won't wind up dead
This brave person will not be harmed or killed, suggesting risk or danger in the situation.

Somewhere two hearts are pounding
In a different place or context, there are two people feeling intense emotions or excitement.

And they don't care what's correct
These individuals are disregarding societal expectations or conventions and following their own desires or instincts.

Somewhere somebody's fallin' in love
Amidst all these different scenarios, someone is experiencing romantic feelings for someone else.

Without a background check...
Without knowing the other person's full history or background, this person is letting themselves fall in love.

Son, I'm Mr P.C. believe you and me
Addressing someone as 'son', the artist is claiming to be the epitome of political correctness.

I'm the ultimate king of correct
Further emphasizing their adherence to correct language and behavior.

And if you wanna make it you gotta make her take it
To succeed in a relationship, the singer is instructing the listener to make sure the woman (in this case) is accepting of their advances.

As a sign of your deep respect
If the woman consents to a physical relationship, it must be a sign of the man's respect for her.

If you're gonna do it you gotta see through it
If the man engages in a physical relationship with the woman, he must be committed to it and see it through.

To the heavenly trust that it is
The physical relationship should be seen as a deep bond and connection between the two people involved.

Then you can call her a slut
Only once the man has followed these steps can he refer to the woman in a derogatory manner.

And you can call her a slave
Adding another layer of derogatory language, the man can refer to the woman as a slave.

If you remember to call her Ms...
But even in this derogatory language, the man must still address the woman with the title of 'Ms'.

Where the rubber meets the road
This is the moment of truth or confrontation, where actions are taken and consequences occur.

Welcome to protection mode
This phrase suggests that the singer is preparing for physical intimacy by taking necessary precautions, such as using protection.

Used to be sex was a fine hello
In the past, sexual encounters were more casual and less restricted by societal norms or expectations.

Now the rubber meets the road
In the present day, sexual encounters involve more consequences and considerations, requiring more protection and caution.

Ya say "Girl, you're a beauty" but I'm no beast
Addressing someone, the artist is suggesting that despite being attracted to them, they are not a predator or someone who will harm them.

I got a little contract right here
The singer has a document that outlines the rules and boundaries of their physical relationship.

See, you can slam on the brakes
The document allows the woman to stop the physical encounter or relationship any time she chooses.

Anytime you got the stick
Whenever the woman has control or power in the situation, she can choose to stop it by 'slamming on the brakes'.

Even if we're in fourth gear
They can stop the relationship or physical encounter at any point, regardless of how far along they may be.

Cop in the front seat, lawyer in the back seat
The presence of law enforcement officials and legal representation suggests that there is a risk of getting into trouble or facing consequences for their actions.

Gettin' it on videotape
The use of a video camera suggests that they are documenting and recording their sexual encounter.

Got a shrink in the bed, Lord, sittin' on the headboard
The presence of a mental health professional in the bedroom and on the headboard suggests that the act of sex is not only physical, but has deep psychological implications as well.

Swearin' that we both got raped...
The lyrics suggest that the mental health professional is making accusations or suggesting that both people involved are being harmed or traumatized in some way by the encounter.

Boy meets Girl then watch it explode
This phrase suggests that the meeting and physical encounter between the two people will have an explosive or dramatic outcome.

Yes means no means yes means no
This phrase suggests confusion around consent and shifting power dynamics in sexual encounters, where individuals may change their minds or send mixed signals.