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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I Need A Lover
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
I need a lover that won't drive me crazy
Some girl that knows the meaning of, ah-
Hey hit the highway!
Well I've been walking the streets in the evenin'
Racin' through the human jungle at night
Hey - I'm so weak, won't somebody shut off that light?
Electricity runs through the video
And I watch it from this hole I call home
And all them stonies are dancin' to the radio
And I got the world callin' me up free tonight on the phone
(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
Some girl who'll thrill me and then go away
(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
Some girl that knows the meaning of ah-
Hey hit the highway!
Well I'm not wiped out by this poolroom life I'm livin'
I'm gonna quit this job, and go to school, and head back home
(head back home)
Now I'm not asking to be loved or be forgiven
Hey - I just can't face shakin' in this bedroom
One more night alone
(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
Some girl that knows the meaning of ah-
Hey hit the highway!
(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
Some girl to thrill me and then go away
(I need a lover that won't drive me crazy)
Some girl that knows the meaning of ah-
Hey hit the highway!
You betcha'
The song "I Need A Lover" by Pat Benatar talks about someone who is looking for a lover who won't drive them crazy but instead, someone who will thrill them and then go away. The lyrics depict a sense of desperation and frustration, as the songwriter appears to be tired of being alone and seeking someone to fill that void. The repetition of the line "I need a lover that won't drive me crazy" emphasizes the importance of finding someone stable and not chaotic in their life.
The first verse explains how the songwriter is walking the streets at night, trying to navigate through the "human jungle" which can be overwhelming and confusing. She talks about watching the world through a hole that she calls home, emphasizing how isolated she feels. In the second verse, she talks about wanting to escape the life she's living and go back home, where she isn't alone anymore. She expresses her desire for someone to come into her life, thrill her, and then move on, not wanting anything constant. The final repetition of "Some girl that knows the meaning of ah- Hey hit the highway!" reinforces this sentiment of not wanting anyone to stay.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a lover that won't drive me crazy
The singer desires a romantic partner who won't mentally or emotionally distress them
Some girl that knows the meaning of, ah- Hey hit the highway!
The singer wants a partner who isn't clingy and knows when to leave
Well I've been walking the streets in the evenin', Racin' through the human jungle at night, I'm so confused, my mind is indifferent, Hey - I'm so weak, won't somebody shut off that light?
The singer is going through a tough time, struggling with inner turmoil and exhaustion, desperately seeking respite
Electricity runs through the video, And I watch it from this hole I call home, And all them stonies are dancin' to the radio, And I got the world callin' me up free tonight on the phone
The singer is isolated at home, watching the world pass by through a screen, while others are living their lives joyfully
Some girl who'll thrill me and then go away
The singer wants a passion-filled but fleeting romance
Well I'm not wiped out by this poolroom life I'm livin', I'm gonna quit this job, and go to school, and head back home (head back home), Now I'm not asking to be loved or be forgiven
The singer is disillusioned with their current lifestyle and plans to make changes, but doesn't necessarily want forgiveness or love from anyone
Hey - I just can't face shakin' in this bedroom, One more night alone
The singer is tired of being alone and longs for companionship
Some girl to thrill me and then go away
Repeating the wish for a passionate but fleeting relationship
You betcha'
A colloquial expression of agreement or affirmation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
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