She was born in the neighborhood of Greenpoint in Brooklyn, New York City, New York on January 10, 1953 as Patricia Andrzejewski. She graduated from Lindenhurst High on Long Island in 1971. She married her lead guitarist, Neil "Spyder" Geraldo, in 1982, and she has two children, named Haley and Hana.
In 1973, Benatar quit her job as a bank teller to pursue a singing career after being inspired by a Liza Minnelli concert she saw in Richmond. She got a job as a singing waitress at a flapper-esque nightclub named "The Roaring Twenties", and got a gig singing in lounge band Coxon's Army. They garnered enough attention to be the subject of a never-aired PBS special, and the band's bassist, Roger Capps, would go on to be the original bass player for the Pat Benatar band.
This period also yielded Benatar's first solo single – 1974's "Day Gig" – until her eventual major label debut on Chrysalis Records in 1979. The song was released via Trace Records, and was both written and produced by Coxon's Army band leader Phil Coxon.
Benatar's big break came in 1975 at an amateur night at the comedy club "Catch a Rising Star" in New York City. Her rousing rendition of Judy Garland's "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" earned her a call back by club owner Rick Newman, who would later become her manager.
After many years of producing big budget albums, Neil and Pat have continued to produce albums together, even though they have decided to end their association with major labels. They have chosen instead to place the care of their children above industry demands, and make records at home in their own professional quality studio. Each summer when their girls get out of school for vacation, they all pack up, board a tour bus, and set out to play as many shows as they can fit into the summer months. Pat and Neil maintain a close, and much more personal, relationship with their fans, than they were able to do in 80's during the heights of their commercial success.
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A Crazy World Like This
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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It's somethin' I really need, I know you thought I was gone
No, it's not my gloves honey, it's not that cold today
It's nothin' I left behind, it's somethin' I got to say
I forgot to say I love you
And something else that I missed, to say how much I need you
[Chorus:]
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This
It's easy to feel all alone
You give me the strength I need to exist
Just hold me and don't let me go
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This
Sometimes I don't know lately, what will ease the pain?
On every corner of the street, sometimes it's all too insane
Baby you just got somethin', that's why I came home
It's somethin' I really need, an' now we can be alone
I just had to say I love you, and something else that I missed
To say how much I need you
(Chorus)
It's easy to fear the unknown
I always know when fate gives a twist
You'll be there to soften the blow
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This - Ooh, Ooh
You give me the strength I need to exist
Just hold me and don't let me go
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This
It's easy to feel all alone
I always know when fate gives a twist
You'll be there to soften the blow
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This - Ooh, Ooh
You give me the strength I need to exist
Just hold me and don't let me go
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This
When all my defenses are low
I always know when fate gives a twist
You'll be there to soften the blow
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This.....
The lyrics of Pat Benatar's "A Crazy World Like This" depict a man who forgets to tell his partner how much he loves and needs her. He comes home to rectify his mistake and gets the assurance that she will always be there to support him in this crazy and unpredictable world. The song talks about the challenges of living in this chaotic world where it's easy to feel alone and lost. However, the love and strength that the partner provides make it bearable to exist.
The chorus talks about how the partner gives the strength needed to exist and not feel alone. In a world full of uncertainty, it's easy to fear the unknown, but the assurance of having someone who will be there to soften the blows of fate is comforting. The song is a declaration of love and a reminder to appreciate the people who make life worth living.
In summary, "A Crazy World Like This" is a love song that acknowledges the challenges of living in a chaotic world but emphasizes the importance of having someone who gives strength, assurance, and love to endure the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I forgot somethin', that's why I came home
I returned home as I forgot something very important to tell you.
It's somethin' I really need, I know you thought I was gone
What I need to tell you is very significant. Although you may have thought I'd left for good.
No, it's not my gloves honey, it's not that cold today
It's not related to what I'm wearing or anything else that's trivial.
It's nothin' I left behind, it's somethin' I got to say
I didn't accidentally leave anything. It's simply something I must tell you.
I forgot to say I love you
I neglected to tell you how much I love you.
And something else that I missed, to say how much I need you
Additionally, I didn't express how much I depend on and require you.
It's easy to feel all alone
In this crazy world, it can feel isolating.
You give me the strength I need to exist
Your love and support provide me with the strength I need to keep going.
Just hold me and don't let me go
I need you to hold me, so I feel safe and secure.
Sometimes I don't know lately, what will ease the pain?
At times, I'm unsure how to alleviate the suffering.
On every corner of the street, sometimes it's all too insane
With the chaos of the world, it can become overwhelming.
Baby you just got somethin', that's why I came home
Again, I returned to convey something important to you.
It's somethin' I really need, an' now we can be alone
It's essential that you hear what I must say, and now we can be in private.
It's easy to fear the unknown
The things that we don't understand can be scary.
I always know when fate gives a twist
However, I trust that with fate's challenges, we will persevere.
You'll be there to soften the blow
And I know that, no matter what happens, you'll be there to comfort me.
When all my defenses are low
When I'm vulnerable and without protection,
I always know when fate gives a twist
I have faith that destiny has a plan for us, even in the difficult times.
In a Crazy, Crazy World Like This - Ooh, Ooh
In this chaotic world,
You give me the strength I need to exist
It's your love that sustains me.
Just hold me and don't let me go
Please just embrace me, so I feel safe.
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