48. Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through

[White of High]

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!

Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through (9)

This is the most mysterious song by Jim Steinman! The live versions show us this side of this song.
The video is confused to me. I don't understand has the girl's story to do with Rock 'n' Roll Dreams? The mood is good but I don't understand. Could you help me what does it mean?
I think original Steinman's video is better. A typical dancing musical clip!

My score: 9



Average: 9.83+ (177/18 )

[Tim]

Rock and Roll Dreams.........yes, a very, very nice, great, blow me away song!!

That lyrics, so mysterious but great. That video, ML as a gippy kind of person, that angel that came from the sky, beautifull!!

Live the song is even better, with that text of "There is one word....". So very true, or the other live version, with that Spanish guitar were it start with. Meat's voice is so superb on this song!

The song is to true, you must believe in things, if you don't do that, well, what have you got. Stop believing, hoping, and nothing will come through.

Also a 10+/10 !!!

[Michel]

The best lines of this song:

And when you really really need it the most
That's when Rock And Roll Dreams Come trough.

This song is a magic song. Steinman at his best. I hope Meat will perform this song when I'm visiting a show from Meat. Because this one of my favourites.

Great music, and mysterious lyrics.

Someone must have blessed us when he gave us this song!!

My score: 9

[Garrett]

10+/10

P.S. I also love the appearance of Angelina Jolie in the video!

[Anonymous]

I love the song, too (though I actually prefer Jim's version). Where do you get the video of this song? Can you buy it somewhere or even better download it?

[Tim]

You can buy it on a tape, get it from the internet, visit our (michel and mine) site :lol:

[MjP2]

Thanks, Tim! Nice video. Meat looks a bit stupid, though... :wink:

the obnoxious (now registered as MjP2)

[MeatBall]

10/10 no doubt a fabules song

[The Flying Mouse]

:twisted: A great triumphant song.
It's a song that says no matter what you might come up against,and no matter if the rest of the world let's you down,there is always one thing you can believe in.One thing you can always depend on.
If your feeling down or beaten,you listen to this and it's like having a pep talk from the man himself :D .
It's like a message from Meat.Believe in me,i'm never gonna let you down.I believe :wink: .
I think the video put's the message across brilliantly.
10/10 A gift from the gods.

[sherrie87]

I know I'm dropping in a bit late here, sorry. I just finally saw this video yesterday, after bidding on the darn tape on Ebay for months. I'm a bit confused by the video, I have to say. This is one of my favorite ML songs, by far. Doesn't it really just scream out for a live performance video, rather than a "story" video? I get the Angelina Jolie bit, where she's run away from home, but what's up with the kid in the car and the guy who's TV explodes? And why was Meat a genie/gypsie? Maybe I don't have enough imagination, but to me the video just doesn't seem to fit the song.

Sherrie

[White of High]

Doesn't matter when you are writing here your opinion about this song. But wait the the video setion! I think some videos and the net will be it!

[Evan]

Rather then calling this song "Rock And Roll Dreams Come True" Steinman choose to substitute the word true with through for one valid reason which explains the point of the entire song. Rather then having rock and roll dreams come true for you, it's more important to have them come through. The girl in the song isn't gonna have any of her dreams come true, but they're gonna come through, meaning they're always gonna be there for her. It's much more important to just have the dreams and have the beat be your's forever! She'll always have a rock and roll dream to escape into. This is one of my all time favorite songs just because what kid doesn't actually dream of one day becoming a rock star and standing on the stage and having thousands of people chant your name. For all the times that you put on a Meat Loaf record and just completely escaped into it, this song is for you. I always think of this song as a form of structured alcholic relief, as you put it on and it takes away your sorrows for one night. I know that's a rather odd example but I just love this song.

10/10

Also, Rory Dodd's version on "Bad For Good" is very good as well but no where as good as Meat's.

Rory Dodd's Version
8/10

[sherrie87]

Evan said:
Rather then having rock and roll dreams come true for you, it's more important to have them come through

Kind of like the Rolling Stones "you can't always get what you want/but if you try some time/you just might find/you get what you need". Is that sort of what you mean?

Sherrie

[dottie]

Love this song 10/10

Remember where I was first time I heard it, driving around Clapham,looking for cafe under the arches.

Rock and Rolls Dreams do come through if you have enough faith :!:

[Bren]

Love this song, been listening to it today
This was the song that got me really into Meat Loaf's music
Beautiful song
10/10

[original sin]

10/10
Evan I thought your summary hit it just right. To me it's a mix of hope and something to hang on to. A bit simpler I know but the same essence

[Wild_Honey]

I love it. 10/10

[Sue K]

... i remember exactly where i was and what i was doing when i first hear this song... i was in the building where i pick up my newspapers to deliver..had my walkman on...with the BOOH 2 in...and when Meat got to the lines...

"You've been through the fires of hell And I know you've got the ashes to prove it...

and...

"You've been through a lot of pain in the dirt..And I know you've got the scars to prove it..."..

i was won immediately over to the song..it made me think of my ex-husband...the abuse i had allowed him to put me through both mentally and physically...and..lol..yasss...i felt Meat was singing jimmy's words...to ME...lol...

the balance of the words...the music...flowed through me like a soothing .magical potion..and i was literally brought to tears...

10/10

tink..XO


tink...XO

[One Last Trip]

This is one of my favourite ML songs, great from the beginning to the end.

10/10

[Vickip]

This is one of my favourite ML songs, great from the beginning to the end.

10/10

I agree ... it's my favorite song from Bat II, and absolutely wonderful from the beginning to the end. And as much as I enjoy listening to it on the CD, I just can't describe how amazing it is to see Meat sing it live ..... the starlit background and the level of emotion he brings to the song is absolutely breathtaking.

10/10 --- CD
20/10 (if that's possible) -- Live

Vicki

[Crystal Eyes]

I always put this song on when I'm feeling scared or down. I turn up the volume and sing with Meat. And I always feel better after. It's a beautiful, inspirational song with great lyrics, great vocals and great tune.

Definetly 10/10

[shadow1000001]

I absolutely love it!!
10/10

[PanicLord]

I love this song.

If you've seen the VH1 Storytellers dvd / video, you'll know that he swapped it for something else with someone else... Anyone know who or what? :)

Anyway, the lyrics are inspirational, the tune is great, and I just can't help singing along.

Especially at the end...

That's when Rock'n'Roll dreams come through... aah... or youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu... 8)

9/10!

[evil nickname]

If you've seen the VH1 Storytellers dvd / video, you'll know that he swapped it for something else with someone else... Anyone know who or what? :)

When Meat was recording the Dead Ringer album in '81, Jim Steinman was also busy recording Bad For Good. Meat traded RN'R Dreams for I'll Kill You... and Dead Ringer, or so I've read recently...

[PanicLord]

I never knew they recorded them at the same time!

That's interesting though - I think Meat is a better singer all round than Jim (although Dance In My Pants is his best effort!). Talking about DIMP, how about having Bat3 as a double album (seeing as it's Meat's last, allegedly) - 1 CD of brand new Jimmania, and 1 album of songs that Meat should have sung by now - e.g. DIMP, All Coming Back To Me Now, Total Eclipse etc.

[Quigmo]

I had waited so long to here Meat's voice on this song. When Bat II was released and I saw it listed in the tracks I was afraid to play it the first time. I had built this song up in my mind so much I didn't think there was any way it could fill my expectations. Of course I summoned the courage and puched up track 3 ...
Perfection, pure and simple. 10/10 +

[LostSoul]

"Rock n' Roll Dreams..." is MY song! (nope, I'm not Angelina Jolie... :mrgreen: sorry guys!)

I cried the first time I heard it... and I really really really needed it!

It's like a message from Meat.Believe in me,i'm never gonna let you down.I believe :wink: .
I think the video put's the message across brilliantly.

Right you are FM! Meat is a living jukebox! and as well as a genius!

10/10 album version
11/10 live! 'cause you can always expect a new version of it!

[RSG]

I cannot believe I didn't vote for this song. Well I have to say its an automatic 10 out of 10. I love the lyrics and the music and the vocals, it is a really amazing song. The video is great, and Jim's is also great. To see it go to his site. :) love it 8)

[YOFFIE]

I really love this song - inspirational and cheers you up . :)

One of the best

[sherrie87]

Yoffie said: I really love this song - inspirational and cheers you up

Very true Yoffie- I often play this really loud on the way in to work, it helps me get going for the day. (And it stays in my head all day, thats a bonus!)

Sherrie

[airhead]

What a beautiful song. The lyrics literally blast through me, and the lyrics remind me of what happened in my life.


You've been through the fires of Hell and you got the ashes to prove it

It really reminds me of my nan dying and my grandad dying in the space of five months of pain and sadness. And when I was bullied real bad in school.

I listen to this song because it's pushing me towards my goals. I am very grateful for this song from meat loaf and someone must have blessed us when he gave us this song.

[RadioMaster]

That´s imo the song which wins the most with Meat´s insteaed of Jim´s voice.
I like especially the melody and the lyrics of the part:
"you´re never alone, ´cause you can put on the phone and let the drummer tell your heat what to do"

Just great! So pathethic!

9

[sunneke]

i love it!!!!!!!

[Ross]

Agree with RM, possible the best "Cover" Meat has done.

The arragement is better, the voice is better, the sax solo just ROCKS the end needs that high note (FOR YOUUUUUUUYEH YEH YEA-YEH!)

Then that great fade out.... love the bass solo, then the piano solo.

Love it. 9.5/10

[Paul191]

This song grew on me. I hated it at first but now I don't know how I would have lived without it!

9/10

[Evil One]

9. I love this song.

[geordieloaf]

Don't know just don't enjoy this song as much anymore. Loved it when it first came out and it had Angelina Jolie in the video so that must bump the score up.
8/10

[djfierce]

like alot of people this song just give you a little faith in the power music can have on your life....we all have songs that remind or describe certain events in our life and will be special for those reasons...this song explains why.
a powerful meaningful one for me ;)

10

[JanT]

"Let the drummer tell your heart what to do"

10

[Wario]

Love it, great performance of it at the Brit. Awards ;)

I wish Jim's intro with the jazzy stuff, as on BFG, could've been on it though.

A+ : 10/10

[White of High]

Average: 9.70 (271.5/28)