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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Ooh Ooh Song
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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It seems we lose the fight again
But there's just no stoppin' it
It's like a bad dream that never ends
It puts up walls between us
That get harder and harder and harder
And harder and harder to remove
But we let it continue, like people in love always do
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Let's not pretend that we're unique
'Cause everybody's tasted love's illusion
We try to hide the fact that we
Got lost between the chaos and confusion
And this love we feel
Is gettin' deeper and deeper and deeper
And deeper, and deeper by the minute
But we let it slip away
'Cause we don't know a good thing while we're in it
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
One, two, three, four
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Y el amor que sentimos es mas profundo
Ooh, ooh
In Pat Benatar's song "Ooh Ooh Song," she explores the complexities of relationships and the struggles that come with trying to maintain them. The opening lines express the frustration that many feel when dealing with relationship problems - just when we think we have solved them, they seem to resurface again. It's like a "bad dream that never ends." This could refer to the cycle of issues that often plague relationships, such as miscommunication or unmet expectations. These issues can create walls between partners that are difficult to break down, but despite this, they often continue down the path of the relationship because they are in love.
The second verse acknowledges that these struggles are not unique to the relationship being discussed, but rather they are commonly experienced by everyone who has been in love. The love they feel is described as getting "deeper and deeper," yet they often let it slip away because "we don't know a good thing while we're in it." This could be interpreted as a lack of appreciation for the blessings in one's life, or perhaps a lack of effort to maintain the relationship.
The repeated "ooh ooh" throughout the song could be seen as a representation of the ups and downs of relationships – the moments of pure joy followed by the struggles to maintain that happiness. Overall, this song offers a candid and honest take on the challenges of relationships and the importance of valuing and fighting for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when we think we conquered it
Despite our efforts to overcome the struggles of love, it always seems to find a way to set us back.
It seems we lose the fight again
Our endeavors to achieve romantic harmony often lead to frustration and disappointment.
But there's just no stoppin' it
Love is an unstoppable force that we must learn to accept and navigate.
It's like a bad dream that never ends
For some, love can feel like a never-ending nightmare, haunting their relationships and complicating their lives.
It puts up walls between us
Love has the power to create emotional barriers and distances that can be hard to break down.
That get harder and harder and harder
And harder and harder to remove
The longer we allow these barriers to exist, the more challenging they become to eradicate - making it seemingly impossible to reconnect.
But we let it continue, like people in love always do
Despite the hardships and difficulties we face, we often continue to endure them in the name of love.
Let's not pretend that we're unique
Our struggles in love are not exceptional, as nearly all of us have gone through the same difficulties.
'Cause everybody's tasted love's illusion
We've all experienced the intoxicating, misleading nature of love at one point or another.
We try to hide the fact that we
We often attempt to conceal our vulnerabilities and struggles in love.
Got lost between the chaos and confusion
It's easy to become disoriented and overwhelmed amidst the chaos and confusion of love's ups and downs.
And this love we feel
Is gettin' deeper and deeper and deeper
And deeper, and deeper by the minute
Despite the challenges, our love only grows stronger and more profound with time.
But we let it slip away
'Cause we don't know a good thing while we're in it
Unfortunately, we often let love slip away due to our inability to appreciate it while we have it.
One, two, three, four
A simple count-in for the song's instrumental break.
Ooh, ooh
A repeated vocalization that carries the emotional weight of the song's message.
Y el amor que sentimos es mas profundo
A Spanish-language phrase meaning 'And the love we feel is deeper.'
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Neil Giraldo, Patricia Benatar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Just when we think we conquered it
It seems we lose the fight again
But there's just no stoppin' it
It's like a bad dream that never ends
It puts up walls between us
That get harder and harder and harder
And harder and harder to remove
But we let it continue, like people in love always do
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Let's not pretend that we're unique
'Cause everybody's tasted love's illusion
We try to hide the fact that we
Got lost between the chaos and confusion
And this love we feel
Is gettin' deeper and deeper and deeper
And deeper, and deeper by the minute
But we let it slip away
'Cause we don't know a good thing while we're in it
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
One, two, three, four
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Y el amor que sentimos es mas profundo
Ooh, ooh
@Vini-Pizza
She really deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Musically gifted great voice and easy on the eyes..❤❤❤❤
@hotgritz4sho
Wait—Pat’s not? They are so selective with whom they honor.
@Vini-Pizza
@@hotgritz4sho she was just inducted into the R&R HOF in November’22
@howardprincz9372
She was just inducted last year.
@lifer11
I can't believe how beautiful Pat looks in this video
@nickieh6034
Pat recorded this when she was pregnant with her first child. She said the baby loved this song!
@yingthings
There's nothing Pat Benatar ever recorded that I didn't love, including the Ooh Ooh Song. It never got much radio play but it would pop up on MTV once in awhile. She's a flawless artist and I can't wait to see her during her 40th anniversary tour. Saw her perform last night on American Idol and she has lost NOTHING over the years.
@sherrysink3177
I can be in the crappiest mood, but if I put this song, I cannot help but feel lifted. It's so much fun, and the drums kick ass. Pat rocks.
@handbaghound
This really showcased how her voice was so amazingly beautiful
@jw_gojifan19
I agree with you Richard. Pat is the queen. I love her songs and this is probably the most fun