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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In These Times
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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When everything's a lie
I hear what you're saying
And it makes me want to cry
You know the truth is so overrated
That should come as no surprise
It's all so complicated
Don't it make you crazy
Don't it make you ask yourself why
Nobody's got an answer
Especially in these times
Life is like a puzzle
Best to chose the edges first
And work back to the middle
To the places where it hurts
Lately I've been thinkin'
Maybe there's a chance for us
If we take it slow now
And don't expect too much
Don't it make you wonder
Don't it make you ask yourself why
Nobody's got an answer
Especially in these times
And don't it make you crazy
Don't it make you ask yourself why
Nobody's got an answer
Especially in these times
Ooh, ooh
(What's the use in stayin', when everything's a lie
And there's nothing sacred, especially in these times)
Hey don't it make you crazy
Don't it make you ask yourself why
Nobody's got an answer
Especially in these times
And don't it make you wonder
Don't it make you ask yourself why
Nobody's got an answer
Especially in these times
In these times
The Lyrics of "In These Times" by Pat Benatar talks about the challenges and complications that come with living in the current times. The lyrics convey the feelings of despair and confusion as the world seems to be lacking answers and everything appears to be a lie. The singer wonders about the use of staying when nothing is certain, and the truth is overrated, further indicating that the lack of answers and certainty is a common theme in these times. She expresses her emotions and desires to want to cry after hearing what someone is saying.
The singer implies that life is like a puzzle and advises people to start with the edges, which could mean that starting with the basics and moving towards complexities would be a better approach. Still, she warns that these could be the areas where it hurts the most. The singer seems to be introspecting on a relationship and ruminating on the idea that there is still room for growth if we take it slow and lower our expectations.
The song's somber tone and lyrics advise people to take things slowly and navigate the world's complexity carefully. Benatar’s vocals have a melancholy texture to them, which add to the overall feeling of the song. The lyrics talk about feeling lost and hopeless, but the hope for new beginnings remains.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the use in staying
Why should we remain in a situation that's not truthful?
When everything's a lie
When dishonesty is prevalent, it's hard to justify staying put.
I hear what you're saying
I understand what you're communicating and it affects me emotionally.
And it makes me want to cry
Your message is so poignant that it elicits tears from me.
You know the truth is so overrated
The importance of telling the truth is often overstated and not recognized as it should be.
That should come as no surprise
This fact shouldn't shock anyone who has analyzed the value of honesty.
It's all so complicated
The situation is intricate and challenging to comprehend.
Especially in these times
This difficulty in understanding is heightened during this period of history.
Don't it make you crazy
Doesn't it drive you insane?
Don't it make you ask yourself why
Doesn't it make you question the reason behind it all?
Nobody's got an answer
No one possesses the solution or explanation.
Life is like a puzzle
Life is comparable to a puzzle.
Best to chose the edges first
It's best to start with the outside pieces.
And work back to the middle
Then, slowly work your way to the center.
To the places where it hurts
Where it's tough and the struggles arise.
Lately I've been thinkin'
Recently, I've been contemplating.
Maybe there's a chance for us
Perhaps, there's a possibility for a positive outcome.
If we take it slow now
If we proceed gradually, with caution.
And don't expect too much
Without having high aspirations.
Don't it make you wonder
Doesn't it spark curiosity?
And don't it make you ask yourself why
And don't you question the reasoning behind it?
Ooh, ooh
Sound effect conveying a sense of emotion.
(What's the use in stayin', when everything's a lie
(Why should we stay in a dishonest environment?
And there's nothing sacred, especially in these times)
There is a lack of things held as precious, particularly in the present era.
Hey don't it make you crazy
Doesn't it render you lunatic?
And don't it make you wonder
And doesn't it spark your curiosity?
Don't it make you ask yourself why
Doesn't it make you question the reasoning behind it?
Nobody's got an answer
No one possesses the solution or explanation.
Especially in these times
This is heightened during this period of history.
In these times
Referring to current era.
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Sean Murphy
I owned this album 3 times and all 3 have been stolen and lost over the years. It’s my absolute favorite record of hers/theirs. I was a teenager and saw this tour live with her and Styx and it blew my 14 year old mind! This song is perfect. This is easily in my top favorite albums of all time.
Ray
AWESOME TUNE by Pat & Spyder, 25 years later so relevant to the current TIMES we are living in!!!!