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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Love is a battlefield.
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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(We are young)
We are young
(Heartache to heartache)
Heartache to heartache
(We stand)
We stand
No promises
(No demands)
No demands
(Love is a battlefield)
Love is a battlefield
Whoa
We are strong
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searching our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
You're making me go
Then making me stay
Why do you hurt me so bad?
It would help me to know
Do I stand in your way
Or am I the best thing you've had?
Believe me, believe me
I can't tell you why
But I'm trapped by your love
And I'm chained to your side
We are young
Heartache to heartache
We stand
No promises
No demands
Love is a battlefield
We are strong
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searching our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
When I'm losing control
Will you turn me away
Or touch me deep inside?
And when all this gets old
Will it still feel the same
There's no way this will die
But if we get much closer
I could lose control
And if your heart surrenders
You'll need me to hold
We are young
Heartache to heartache
We stand
No promises
No demands
Love is a battlefield
We are strong
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searching our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
"Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar is a powerful song that talks about the challenges and complexities of love. The lyrics start with a declaration that "We are young", suggesting that despite their inexperience, they are prepared to face the challenges of love. The song highlights that love is filled with "heartache to heartache" moments, and the two lovers stand together to face the difficulties that lie ahead. Love is depicted as a "battlefield," which symbolizes the struggle that lovers face while trying to make a relationship work.
The lyrics suggest that although love can be tumultuous, the lovers are much stronger together than apart. They are in control of their relationship, and nobody can tell them they are wrong. They have searched their hearts long and hard, and they know that their love is worth fighting for. The song talks explicitly about the mixed feelings that can come with love, like the partner's actions that cause hurt, and the confusion that arises and disrupt the relationship.
In summary, "Love Is a Battlefield" is a beautiful and insightful song that shows how much two people can endure and overcome in the name of love. The lyrics convey the message that sometimes love is not pretty, and sometimes it can be painful, but ultimately it is worth fighting for. It communicates that love takes two to keep it alive, and they are in it together.
Line by Line Meaning
(We are young)
We are inexperienced and new to love.
(We are young)
We are not mature enough to handle love.
We are young
We have not been in love for very long.
(Heartache to heartache)
We have been hurt by love before.
Heartache to heartache
We have been through heartbreak and pain.
(We stand)
We are still standing despite the pain we've been through.
We stand
We are still here, trying to make love work.
(No promises)
We are not making any commitments.
No promises
We are not making any guarantees for the future.
(No demands)
We are not asking for anything in return.
No demands
We are not expecting anything from each other.
(Love is a battlefield)
Love is difficult and can be painful.
Love is a battlefield
Love is a struggle that we must fight through together.
We are strong
We are resilient and capable of overcoming obstacles.
No one can tell us we're wrong
No one else can understand our love.
Searching our hearts for so long
We have been looking for love for a long time.
Both of us knowing
We both recognize the challenges of love.
When I'm losing control
When my emotions become too much to handle.
Will you turn me away
Will you reject me when I need you most?
Or touch me deep inside?
Or will you reach me on an emotional level?
There's no way this will die
Our love will never completely fade away.
But if we get much closer
But if we get more emotionally attached.
I could lose control
I may be overwhelmed by my feelings.
And if your heart surrenders
And if you fall for me.
You'll need me to hold
You'll rely on me for emotional support.
Love is a battlefield
Love is a challenge that we must face together.
We are strong
We have the strength to overcome difficult situations.
Searching our hearts for so long
We have been searching for love for a long time.
Both of us knowing
We are both aware of the difficulties of love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Holly Knight, Mike Chapman
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We are young
(Heartache to heartache)
Heartache to heartache
(We stand)
We stand
No promises
(No demands)
No demands
(Love is a battlefield)
Love is a battlefield
Whoa
We are strong
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searching our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
You're making me go
Then making me stay
Why do you hurt me so bad?
It would help me to know
Do I stand in your way
Or am I the best thing you've had?
Believe me, believe me
I can't tell you why
But I'm trapped by your love
And I'm chained to your side
We are young
Heartache to heartache
We stand
No promises
No demands
Love is a battlefield
We are strong
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searching our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
When I'm losing control
Will you turn me away
Or touch me deep inside?
And when all this gets old
Will it still feel the same
There's no way this will die
But if we get much closer
I could lose control
And if your heart surrenders
You'll need me to hold
We are young
Heartache to heartache
We stand
No promises
No demands
Love is a battlefield
We are strong
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searching our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
@Anymous253
2024 anyone?
@joecaruso26
Always, a classic
@arnoldpelap6057
Yeah
@johnnyguolker2276
Me
@anamariaescobargomez1171
Yo!🎉
@svenm.octavian
Hell yeah. Her Austin special is sweet
@esp885
I'm a 50 yr old black man, I remember hearing this on the radio all day damn near every 20 min. Couldn't help but feel the beat and the chorus. Pat was killin it back then. 💯
@taliahh25
I was in a dance group back then. We always did this dance when class was over 😄😄
@toredarivera1615
I agree 💯!!! I remember hearing it on an R&B 📻 station when our mom moved us to Georgia from jersey from 82 to 84. I thought she was black till I saw the 🎶 video. I used to do the whole dance routine from the video in my mom's living room every time the 🎶 video came on. Great memories 👍🏽.
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First song I sang karaoke in a bar with my sister,was fun"*!