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)
fourty days
Meat Loaf Lyrics
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Some say it's politicians playing both sides
Some say it's greed, some say it's change
Some say it's all just the price we'll have to pay
And I feel a storm coming in
And I see the earth bending in the wind
Wash it all away, yeah
And it ain't gonna stop
No, it ain't gonna stop
For forty days
Some say it's fate, some say it's chance
Some say it's the blood of our fathers on our hands
Some say it's a lie, some say it's the truth
Some say it's all coming down on me and you
And I see a fire in the sky
And I hear the thunder out on the edge of night
It's gonna rain, yeah
Wash it all away, yeah
And it ain't gonna stop
No, it ain't gonna stop
For forty days
Some say the stars will fall down from heaven
Some say the angels will cry and ask us why
It's gonna rain yeah
It's gonna rain
Oh, it's gonna rain
It's gonna rain, rain, rain, yeah
Wash it all away
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
(It's gonna rain)
(It's gonna rain)
(It's gonna rain)
(It's gonna rain)
The song "40 Days" by Meat Loaf is a poignant commentary on the state of the world today, and the many different opinions on what is causing all the strife and turmoil we see around us. The lyrics pose a series of questions about the causes of current events, with answers given by people who have strong opinions about what is happening, but who are themselves often divided and uncertain.
The first verse addresses the ambiguity of what is causing the storm that everyone feels coming. Some say it's politicians playing both sides, others say it's greed or change, and some say it's just the price we have to pay. This verse highlights the fact that people often have different interpretations of situations based on their own experiences and beliefs, and that there is often lots of disagreement when it comes to understanding the root causes of social and political issues.
The second verse further emphasizes this point by continuing to ask questions about what is happening in the world. Some say it's fate, others say it's chance, and others still say it's the blood of our fathers on our hands. Again, there is a lot of discord over what is causing the issues we face as a society, and the lyrics suggest that people are struggling to find a common understanding of what the problem is and how to solve it.
Throughout the whole song, there is a sense of foreboding, as if something terrible is about to happen. The repeated refrain of "it's gonna rain" and the imagery of the storm and fire in the sky add to this feeling of impending doom. The song seems to suggest that we are on the cusp of some momentous event, and that we need to prepare ourselves for the worst.
Overall, "40 Days" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that touches on themes of uncertainty, fear, and division in society. It speaks to the current moment in history, where the world is struggling to deal with a multitude of crises and challenges, and offers a poignant commentary on the state of the world today.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say it's wrong, some say it's right
There is no consensus on whether the situation at hand is ethical.
Some say it's politicians playing both sides
Some people believe that politicians are not taking a moral stance on this issue but rather attempting to please everyone.
Some say it's greed, some say it's change
Some attribute this situation to human greed while others believe it is precipitated by inevitable change.
Some say it's all just the price we'll have to pay
Some consider the consequences we face as the unfortunate but inevitable results of past decisions.
And I feel a storm coming in
A sense of danger or uncertainty is imminent.
And I see the earth bending in the wind
Signs suggest that change is coming.
It's gonna rain, yeah
A metaphor for difficult times ahead.
Wash it all away, yeah
Change is inevitable. Everything familiar will be lost.
And it ain't gonna stop
There is no end in sight.
No, it ain't gonna stop
The difficulty is prolonged.
For forty days
The difficult circumstances will persist.
Some say it's fate, some say it's chance
Opinions are divided as to whether this situation is predetermined or the result of random events.
Some say it's the blood of our fathers on our hands
Some see the consequences of past generations’ wrongdoings.
Some say it's a lie, some say it's the truth
The authenticity of the situation is debatable among different groups.
Some say it's all coming down on me and you
Individuals bear the responsibility.
And I see a fire in the sky
A sense of impending doom has intensified.
And I hear the thunder out on the edge of night
A sense of danger is growing.
It's gonna rain, yeah
Metaphor for difficult times.
Wash it all away, yeah
The familiar will be lost
And it ain't gonna stop
No immediate end in sight.
No, it ain't gonna stop
The difficulty is prolonged.
For forty days
The difficult circumstances will persist.
Some say the stars will fall down from heaven
Some prophesy a major disaster.
Some say the angels will cry and ask us why
In the face of calamity, humans will be held accountable for their past wrongs.
It's gonna rain yeah
Metaphor for difficult times.
It's gonna rain
Metaphor for difficult times.
Oh, it's gonna rain
Metaphor for difficult times.
It's gonna rain, rain, rain, yeah
Metaphor for difficult times.
Wash it all away
Everything that is familiar will be lost.
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
The difficult circumstances will last a while.
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
The difficult circumstances will last a while.
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
The difficult circumstances will last a while.
(It's gonna rain) for forty days
The difficult circumstances will last a while.
(It's gonna rain)
Metaphor for difficult times.
(It's gonna rain)
Metaphor for difficult times.
(It's gonna rain)
Metaphor for difficult times.
(It's gonna rain)
Metaphor for difficult times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUSTIN MICHAEL WEAVER, WILLIAM LUTHER
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