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 โ 1974's "Day Gig" โ 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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One Love
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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As he traveled on road of hope
One love is the light, shining over every mountain top
It will lead us to the higher ground
One day every heart will beat strong against the night
Let it be done right now
Once there was a man, and his words became a song of love
One love is the light, shining over everyone that believes
It will lead us to the higher ground
One day every eye will see truth before the light
Let it be done right now
Some wait, so long
Because our love is strong
This hard road traveled on
Will lead us home
Forever
Hear the lion's song, voices cryin' like a desert wind
Yeah he's gone unto his father's land
Afrika tonight, for we truly are one in our hearts
Colors woven in the golden dream
One day every eye will see truth before the light
Let it be done right now
One day every voice will speak strong against the night
Let us be one right now
So let it be
We are the children of a thousand days
We are the people of the hard rain
We are the children of a thousand days
We are the people of the hard rain
We are the people of the hard rain
The lyrics to Pat Benatar's "One Love" is a beautifully written song about finding love as a unit and the empowerment that comes from believing and fighting for a cause greater than oneself. The song begins by telling the story of a man who sang the lions song and traveled on the road of hope. The man's song of love became a golden dream, and every mountain top was reached because of their love.
The lyrics break down the power of love and how it brings people together. One love is the light that shines over everyone who believes, and it will lead us to the higher ground. We hear a message that highlights the importance of waiting and believing in the power of love even when things seem hopeless. The "hard road" traveled on will lead us home, a message that illuminates hope even in difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a man, and he lived to sing the lions song
This man lived to spread love and hope through his music.
As he traveled on road of hope
He journeyed through life with a positive attitude, seeking a better future.
One love is the light, shining over every mountain top
Love is a guiding force that illuminates the world from the peaks of every mountain.
It will lead us to the higher ground
Love will elevate us to a better place.
One day every heart will beat strong against the night
Someday, every person will stand up against darkness and fight for what is right.
Let it be done right now
We must take action in the present to make our future better.
And his song became the golden dream
The man's music inspired a vision of a beautiful reality.
One love is the light, shining over everyone that believes
People who have faith in love will be illuminated by its power.
One day every eye will see truth before the light
The truth will be revealed to everyone, and it will be clear as day.
Some wait, so long
Some people have been waiting for change for too long.
Because our love is strong
They are waiting because their love for each other is so powerful.
This hard road traveled on
Life is difficult and challenging sometimes.
Will lead us home
However, persevering through these trials will bring us closer to where we belong.
Hear the lion's song, voices cryin' like a desert wind
The man's music is heard far and wide, and his message is carried by the wind.
Yeah he's gone unto his father's land
The man has passed away and gone to the afterlife.
Afrika tonight, for we truly are one in our hearts
Despite our differences, deep down we all share a connection that unites us.
Colors woven in the golden dream
Our diverse backgrounds and identities contribute to the beauty of our shared vision for a better world.
One day every voice will speak strong against the night
One day, people will speak up against oppression and injustice.
Let us be one right now
We should strive to come together as one community in the present moment.
We are the children of a thousand days
We are the descendants of countless generations before us.
We are the people of the hard rain
We are the ones who have weathered the storms of life and survived.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MYRON GROMBACHER, NEIL GIRALDO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1michelemichele1
Once there was a man, and he lived to sing the lions song
As he traveled on the road of hope
One love is the light, shining over every mountaintop
It will lead us to the higher ground
One day every heart will beat strong against the night
Let it be done right now
Once there was a man, and his words became a song of love
And his song became the golden dream
One love is the light, shining over everyone that believes
It will lead us to the higher ground
One day every eye will see truth before the light
Let it be done right now
Some wait, so long
Because our love is strong
This hard road traveled on
Will lead us home, forever
Hear the lion's song, voices cryin' like a desert wind
Yeah he's gone unto his father's land
Afrika tonight, for we truly are one in our hearts
Colors woven in the golden dream
One day every eye will see truth before the light
Let it be done right now
One day every voice will speak strong against the night
Let us be one right now
So let it be
We are the children of a thousand days
We are the people of the hard rain
We are the children of a thousand days
We are the people of the hard rain
We are the people of the hard rain
@augustrob1
This isn't just a song. It's a prayer and one sorely needed right now for the whole of humanity.
@shajis5901
Thats true
@TheAnalogKid65
Yes sir... so right my friend.
@Chloe-ki8ec
That's true๐ฏ
@treerat1627
So-so-so true. And it is so sad because it doesn't have to be.
@KrystalCoast
You wrote those words three- decades ago.
This has always been my very favorite song. I played it and sang it often. Looking back the song was just really beautiful. The music was unlike any other.
Decades later the song holds a new meaning, with a loss of innocense. It's a more haunting piece, and I sing it this way.
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@TwistOfFate444
How did this not get more airplay? So glad I happened upon it. Sheโs so freaking amazing.
@mjpottertx
It doesn't fit the "rocker chick" image she had in the 70s and 80s. She was probably 35 or so when this came out, and had kids in school. "Rocker chick" was losing credibility I imagine. In fact, her next album, which bombed, was jump blues. Too bad, her voice was angelic at times in this one.
@TwistOfFate444
@@mjpottertx true and great point! Itโs too in between to be a full ballad like โWe Belongโ so yeah makes sense
@fabtastic2
The most underrated Pat Benatar song ever. This should've been a lot more popular and it shocks me that it wasn't.