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)
Wolf At Your Door
Meat Loaf Lyrics
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Walkin' past the kids, comin' back from the party
Smiles on their faces, you remember so well how it was
Nights in the back of that Buick that you got runnin'
Your baby by your side, told the whole world you're comin'
[Chorus]
Believed in what you're doin',
But so many fights
Trusted too many, believed too much,
Workin' your life to the bone
There's a wolf at your door,
He wants your money, wants your soul
A wolf at your door, you give it all, he wants more
There's a wolf at your door,
He says he's playin' for keeps
Breathin' down your neck, boy
It's sure hard to sleep
With a wolf at your door
They'll take it away, when you're not lookin'
Look you in the eyes, tell you how good they're doin'
Smiles on their faces, are lies to keep you from knowin'
You're not guilty, you are the victim,
But you still pay for the crime
Don't look for trouble, it'll always find you in time
Work so hard to do what is right
Believed in what you're doin',
But so many fights
Trusted too many, relieved too much,
Workin' your life to the bone
There's a wolf at your door,
He says he's playin' for keeps
Breathin' down your neck, boy
It's sure hard to sleep
With a wolf at your door
It won't be broken, I'll fight 'til I drop,
Blood burnin' hot in my veins
But they won't be satisfied until they take everything
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Meat Loaf's "Wolf At Your Door" are a poetic and sobering reminder of how easily one can be taken advantage of in a world that can be heartless, cruel, and exploitative. The song describes the tale of a man who has worked hard to earn a living and provide for his family, but has fallen on hard times as he struggles against an unseen enemy who wants to take everything from him. The imagery of a wolf at the door conveys a sense of looming danger, vulnerability, and helplessness, leaving the man feeling trapped, alone, and exhausted.
The chorus of the song underscores the emotional weight and existential dilemma of the singer, who has tried to do what is right, but finds himself fighting against an overwhelmingly powerful force that seems determined to break him. The verses, meanwhile, offer glimpses into his life and past, where he recalls the happier times when he was with his lover in the back of a Buick, dreaming of a brighter future, only to be confronted with the harsh realities of a world that can take away everything that he holds dear.
Overall, "Wolf At Your Door" is a powerful and emotive song that speaks to the universal struggles of the human experience in the face of adversity and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Two a.m. with the lost and the lonely
It's early morning and you're surrounded by people who are also aimlessly wandering around, just like you
Walkin' past the kids, comin' back from the party
You see other youngsters on their way back from having fun
Smiles on their faces, you remember so well how it was
Their joy reminds you of a time when you also felt happy and free
Nights in the back of that Buick that you got runnin'
Remembering the nights you spent together with your significant other in the back of your Buick car, which you were able to start
Your baby by your side, told the whole world you're comin'
Your partner was with you, and you felt like together you could conquer the world.
Work so hard to do what is right
You are a hard worker, with an unwavering sense of duty to do the right thing
Believed in what you're doin',
You have faith and confidence in your work
But so many fights
However, there have been many struggles and obstacles in the way of your success
Trusted too many, believed too much,
You gave too much trust in people and what they said
Workin' your life to the bone
You worked so hard to the point of exhaustion
There's a wolf at your door,
You are under threat from someone dangerous
He wants your money, wants your soul
This dangerous person wants your financial resources and your life
A wolf at your door, you give it all, he wants more
Despite you having given plenty already, this threatening person still demands more from you
He says he's playin' for keeps
This person is not bluffing in his threats, he is playing to win
Breathin' down your neck, boy
This dangerous person is nearby, threatening and imminent
It's sure hard to sleep
Under this kind of pressure, you can no longer find peace and rest
They'll take it away, when you're not lookin'
While you're not paying attention, this person will silently take whatever they want from you
Look you in the eyes, tell you how good they're doin'
They'll lie to your face pretending that they are doing well
Smiles on their faces, are lies to keep you from knowin'
Their smiles conceal the true nature of their intentions, trying to keep you unaware of their true purpose
You're not guilty, you are the victim,
You have done nothing wrong, and yet you are the one who will suffer
But you still pay for the crime
The punishment seems undeserved, but you still have to bear the consequences
Don't look for trouble, it'll always find you in time
Despite your efforts to avoid potential danger, eventually something bad will find you.
It won't be broken, I'll fight 'til I drop,
You won't give up, even if it means fighting to the point of complete exhaustion.
Blood burnin' hot in my veins
You are fueled by your passion and determination to keep fighting
But they won't be satisfied until they take everything
The danger you are facing will not stop until they have drained you of everything you have
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LESLIE GAY ADAY, STEVE R. BUSLOWE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sweetscatlady
Thank you for posting some early music of Meat Loaf's. Really love his stuff..I mean his music...Keep on Rocking...
João Silva
this song is about meat loaf financial difficulties and problems... the wolf represents the irs and loaners... during years when i also have my tax problems with state and social security issues, i have listen this music over the years until i finally pay all my bills...
João Silva
me too, love so much meatloaf... im 37 years old... see you...
scottsrush
Great song off a great album
Jon Afun
Wolf at your door = Government.
Hardcore Bunny
I wish there was a wolf at my door sounds like a really looker.
Robert Knott
Thanks meat for good music
Molly McGrath
You should be thanking Jim Steinman. Also wrote Total Eclipse . Look him up. All lov Mx
shot in the dark
its 2 am at the lost and lonley!! son the wolfs tore my back door down!!
Lilly
Co written by his ex wife. Seems rather auto biographical.