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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temptation
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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No, we're never ever happy with what we got
I see that look on your face, you know I've seen that look before
Don't you be fooled baby, you gonna show
It's just Temptation, Whoa... Temptation
Temptation Whoa... Must be Temptation
Too far to fall but we always do
You say that hand that your holdin' feels a little cold sometime
Baby sooner or later, you're gonna find that true love..
Is just like Temptation, Whoa... Temptation
Temptation Whoa... Feels like Temptation
Now listen here... Whoa... Temptation
Whoa... Temptation Whoa....
We want it all and we want it fast
No time to think, no time to ask
But you know that road that we're on don't always lead to happiness
You can count on it baby
It's a pretty good guess now all we got
Is just Temptation, Whoa... Temptation
Temptation Whoa... Feels like Temptation
Temptation Whoa... Looks like Temptation
Temptation -- Must be Temptation Yeah
The lyrics of Pat Benatar's song Temptation are talking about the constant desire for more that we as human beings often feel. We are never satisfied with what we have and always want more. The first verse sets the tone for the song, acknowledging that we have it all but it's still not enough. The second verse goes on to describe how we make promises to ourselves and our loved ones, but we still succumb to the same temptations time and time again. We want to believe that the love we have is enough, but we can't help but feel drawn to the allure of the unknown. The bridge of the song emphasizes the theme of temptation, repeating the word several times and adding urgency to the lyrics. The song concludes by acknowledging that we are on a path that likely won't lead us to happiness, but we can't help but be tempted by the possibilities.
Overall, the lyrics of Temptation seem to be speaking to the human condition of always wanting more. We can't help but be tempted by the allure of the unknown, even if it means risking what we have. Pat Benatar's delivery of these lyrics is powerful, capturing the intoxicating nature of temptation with her voice.
Line by Line Meaning
We got it all but it ain't enough
Despite having all that we need, we are still not content
No, we're never ever happy with what we got
We are always seeking more and never satisfied with what we have
I see that look on your face, you know I've seen that look before
I recognize the expression on your face as familiar, as if from a past experience
Don't you be fooled baby, you gonna show
Don't let yourself be persuaded by your desires, it will only lead to trouble
It's just Temptation, Whoa... Temptation
Temptation Whoa... Must be Temptation
Our desire for more is just temptation that we must resist
Too far to fall but we always do
Though we swore in our hearts to be true
Although we promised to stay true to ourselves, we often find ourselves falling into temptation
You say that hand that your holdin' feels a little cold sometime
Baby sooner or later, you're gonna find that true love..
Is just like Temptation, Whoa... Temptation
You may think that true love will solve your problems, but it can also be just as tempting and dangerous
Temptation Whoa... Feels like Temptation
The feeling of temptation is overwhelming and intense
Now listen here... Whoa... Temptation
Whoa... Temptation Whoa....
This warning about temptation is important and should be taken seriously
We want it all and we want it fast
No time to think, no time to ask
We are impatient and want everything immediately, without considering the consequences
But you know that road that we're on don't always lead to happiness
You can count on it baby
It's a pretty good guess now all we got
We should be careful of the choices we make, as they may not bring us true happiness
Temptation Whoa... Looks like Temptation
Temptation -- Must be Temptation Yeah
The signs of temptation are clear and it's up to us to recognize and resist it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MYRON GROMBACHER, NEIL GERALDO, PAT BENATAR
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