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 β 1974's "Day Gig" β 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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Pat Benitar-Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
That's okay, let's see how you do it
Put up you dukes, let's get down to it
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
You come on with it, come on
You don't fight fair
That's okay, see if I care
Knock me down, it's all in vain
I get right back on my feet again
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
Well you're a real tough cookie with a long history
Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
Before I put another notch in my lipstick case
You better make sure you put me in my place
Hit me with your best shot
C'mon, hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
The lyrics to Pat Benatar's 1980 hit "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" are filled with confidence and strength. The song is believed to be about a woman who has been hurt before by someone who has broken her heart, but she is now ready to face the challenge head-on. Benatar uses a metaphor of a physical fight, challenging her opponent to "hit me with your best shot" and daring them to knock her down.
In the opening lines, Benatar acknowledges her opponent's reputation for breaking hearts but remains unfazed, challenging them to demonstrate their skill. She then encourages them to come at her with their best shot, knowing that she is strong enough to handle it. The lyrics go on to describe how the opponent tries to knock Benatar down, but she quickly recovers and stands back up, ready for more.
The last verse takes on a warning tone, telling the opponent to "make sure you put me in my place" before she puts another "notch" in her "lipstick case," implying that she is done with being hurt and is ready to move on to someone who will treat her right. In this way, the song empowers women to stand up for themselves, to not be afraid of confrontation, and to demand respect from those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're a real tough cookie with a long history
You present yourself as a strong and resilient person with a track record of overcoming obstacles.
Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
You are known to have hurt people emotionally, including myself.
That's okay, let's see how you do it
But that doesn't matter now, let's evaluate your abilities.
Put up your dukes, let's get down to it
Prepare yourself for a challenge, let's begin.
Hit me with your best shot
Give me your strongest effort.
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
I want to see what you're capable of.
Fire away
Start trying, give it your all.
You come on with it, come on
You're bringing your best effort.
You don't fight fair
But you're not playing by the rules.
That's okay, see if I care
I don't mind, I'll still give it my all.
Knock me down, it's all in vain
If you hit me, it won't make a difference.
I get right back on my feet again
I will quickly recover and continue fighting.
Before I put another notch in my lipstick case
Before I suffer another emotional hurt.
You better make sure you put me in my place
You need to prove that you're better than me.
C'mon, hit me with your best shot
Come on, show me what you've got.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TruthSeeker-yv7my
Put this woman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! ππ
@Ricbro85
she in it this year,
@trinidadapodaca7027
hall of fame is full of snobs they just barely put in the moody blues; think of that and ask why. moody blues would put band in hall to shame. it's the in club.
@trinidadapodaca7027
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@LeeDeeThe1
@Trinidad Apodaca Id disagree and say that the oldschool 60s+70s 'snobs' are the people who voted the Moody Blues in.
@brianmccarthy5557
She is in it.
@dramaticunicorn_1d434
This song never gets old. Very talented woman.
@Tacomadome24
+DramaticUnicorn_1D Very talented band.
@dramaticunicorn_1d434
+Tacomadome24 ;)
@dwf150101
+DramaticUnicorn_1D Amen. How is she not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?