46. I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)

White of High · 21 Jan 2003, 21:27

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

I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) (9)

Can and must I say anything? I think no but I try it! It is Meat's Grammy-song about love. A typical Grammy-song.

I think everybody became Meat fan from it. We are young (respect to exception) and it was our first Meat song. When Jim Steinman was writing this song he lived in the mood of "It's All Coming Back To Me Now". This era was maybe the years of sensuality and pain and state of being slighted.

"Somedays I pray for silence
Somedays I pray for soul
Somedays I just pray to the God of Sex and Drums and Rock 'n' Roll"

These lines are one of the best lines of Jim. After this album Meat Loaf said sometimes he was a "Sex-God"! Did this line inspirate him?

I want to say about mistakes what are just maybe mine. The video is fantastic, it has got an own mood but... The Beauty and the Beast story is a classical tale. I think Sex, God and Rock 'n' Roll shouldn't be here. OK! I'm a little bit conservative...
And the other mistake to me: I'm missing the orchestra so...

My score's (only): 9

Average: 9.81+ (265/27)
(Cause lots gave '+')

Garrett · 21 Jan 2003, 22:54

I can't believe you gave this song a 9!! Are you drunk?

But ok, man, it's your meaning.

Only a rating of 10+ is right!!!

10+/10

Tim · 22 Jan 2003, 13:07

INdeed, what can we say about this song? Think that's already done.

But it is one hell of a song. Beauty and the Beast.....great lyrics and that video clip......wow, so powerfull and beautifull!! One of the best i've ever seen!!

This song is superb on the album but live it is also very nice! I think that, actually, there are no good words to describe it!

10+/10

Michel · 22 Jan 2003, 15:56

One of the best song I've ever heard. It was the song that made me a fan. It's Steinman at his best, and with Meat's powerfull voice it was the best comeback in history. Meat needs such a comeback again, but I don't think he will make his comeback with a non-steinman album.

My score: 9
(Garret, why I don't give a ten, I always hope that I will get a live version that is better than the best live version I have)

**The Flying Mouse** · 23 Jan 2003, 18:37

What can I say?
The best selling single in 1993,from the best selling album of 1993.Spending seven weeks at number one,this is Meat's biggest success yet.
The combination of Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman,the fantasy art and feel,the magic name Bat II,yet record produces thought the album would crash and burn.Some people just never ever learn

.
The song itself is a Steinman classic.Nice long intro,mixture of ballard and rock,and an unmistakable quality in the music and lyrics.
I think the video is fantastic.The beauty and the beast story fit this song like a glove

.
Just when you think it can't get any better,you hear a live version with Patti and it blows you away all over again.
10/10 As long as the planets are turning.

Anonymous · 23 Jan 2003, 18:55

is the best meaning of love - stronger than anything else. Some people may not like this song, but that is because they don't understand it (What is "that"?), but anyone who understands the song and the lyrics should think this is one of the best love songs in history

10/10

**The Flying Mouse** · 24 Jan 2003, 11:24

Refering to the last post,i've lost count of the amount of times i've been asked what is that? after singing it at work.Most of the time,you tell them once and they understand.Now and again,you get people who will stand there and argue that it is the "screwing around" thing.No matter how many times you tell them,they seem to obsesivley want it to be a sexual answer.Sometimes I feel like saying if you know what it means what the hell are you asking me for

.

Raptor · 24 Jan 2003, 14:22

It has to be the best love song ever. There is nothing I can say that hasnt already been said. 10/10

Michel · 25 Jan 2003, 17:37

Did somebody forget to log in?

QT · 25 Jan 2003, 23:18

The greatest song ever!! I never had a favourite alltime-song before I knew this song and It would be very difficult for any artist in the next 80(then i'm 100) years i hope to live to be better than this song.

Of course I give it a 10/10!

M.Bison · 29 Jan 2003, 00:48

This is the best song ever! But SCREW Magna Charta and SCREW Prefecto for f**king up this song! I really like the video as well and I also really like Beauty And The Beast(Well, some of ye might not know the Disney version) Here's a line from it: The Beast will make off with your children! He'll come after them in the night! We're not safe 'till his head is mounted on my wall! I say we KILL THE BEAST!!!!!

So and as for the character: Did I Say That is The 40s Man! The guy in this video is The Make-Up Man! And the guy in I'd Lie For You is The Madman! The Three Alter-Ego's Of Meat Loaf!

MeatBall · 07 Feb 2003, 04:38

Absolutly one of the best songs in the world! 10+/10

Lady B · 07 Feb 2003, 04:54

Anything For Love ~ Absolutely a BEAUTIFUL love song. I was a Meat Loaf fan from the time of 2 Outta 3 but was so thrilled when this came out. When I finally got the chance to listen to it with the headphones on and really listen to the lyrics and all I was in tears and bawling by the end of it. I think it's the one song in my life that has moved me the most. All I could think was "Wow! What it must be like to be loved like that!"

Definately a 10+++

Lady B

Testify · 14 Jul 2003, 21:56

havent dont this one hehe, 10/10 :P

Evan · 14 Jul 2003, 22:29

This is the greatest most majestic love song of all time. Jim really went all out and every time I hear this song I just wish that it was me who had composed it. It's brillant in every way. And the Lorraine Crosby's surprise part at the end is so moving and gives me the chills. "Will you hose me down with holy water, if I get to hot", classic Steinman. Meat's voice sounds brillant and I truly believe that no other human being could've perfected this song in the sense that Meat did. I always believe that this is the more mature "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" and it keeps me wondering, how will Steinman top this song on "Bat 3"?

Forgot to give my score, but I think it's obvious
10/10

dottie · 15 Jul 2003, 11:29

Fantastic Video - Fantastic Song - Fantastic Meat - Fantastic 10/10

Jayd · 15 Jul 2003, 13:13

Excellent song, Excellent video, everything about it is excellent.10/10

Wild_Honey · 16 Jul 2003, 16:10

Well, what more can I say?

FAB! 10/10

Terri · 16 Jul 2003, 20:36

I remember the first time I heard this, the video, lyrics and music just blew me away!
It still has the same effect on me each time I hear it.

Totally brilliant!!!!!

10/10

bambi · 23 Jul 2003, 17:41

10/10 without a doubt!! i pity those who disagree with me

mariella · 23 Jul 2003, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous

is the best meaning of love - stronger than anything else. Some people may not like this song, but that is because they don't understand it (What is "that"?), but anyone who understands the song and the lyrics should think this is one of the best love songs in history

10/10

I always love it when someone has put my 'feelings' into writing. Now that I finally know how to quote, I do it all the time

10/10

Mariella

Bart · 23 Jul 2003, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan

This is the greatest most majestic love song of all time. Jim really went all out and every time I hear this song I just wish that it was me who had composed it. It's brillant in every way. And the Lorraine Crosby's surprise part at the end is so moving and gives me the chills. "Will you hose me down with holy water, if I get to hot", classic Steinman. Meat's voice sounds brillant and I truly believe that no other human being could've perfected this song in the sense that Meat did. I always believe that this is the more mature "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" and it keeps me wondering, how will Steinman top this song on "Bat 3"?

Forgot to give my score, but I think it's obvious
10/10

I also know how to quote Mariella.

These words are mine feelings too.

10/10

heat · 26 Jul 2003, 11:23

To be honest, this isn't one of my faves. I do like it, but it doesnt grab me like others have done.

7/10

PanicLord · 26 Jul 2003, 12:35

This is a brilliant song, and easily deserves 9 out of 10, and is easily the best song on the album (the others are all great as well).

The only thing that stops it getting 10 out of 10 is that some songs from this album have lost the teen angst type stuff from Bat 1, and become more "middle aged" (e.g. Objects In The Rearview Mirror, It Just Wont Quit). Some of them still have the original feel from Bat 1 (eg Everything Louder) and overall it is a fantastic come back...Anyway...

This is really a love song, not a lust song like the ones on Bat 1 (e.g. Paradise, All Revved Up). I guess this is because both Meat and Jim were middle aged by this time, but I would like to see a bit more Rock'n'Roll, fast paced, lusty stuff on Bat 3 (especially Dance In My Pants

By the way, is it confirmed there will actually be a Bat 3? Dream Pollution is so out of date!!

Score: 9 out of 10.

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 06:07

Well it's gotta be the best love song I've ever heard. The woman doubts the man's sincerity all through the song. But the man's resolve can't be shaken. It's scarey, how good this is.
10/10

21 Jan 2003, 21:27	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	46. I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!! I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) (9) Can and must I say anything? I think no but I try it! It is Meat's Grammy-song about love. A typical Grammy-song. I think everybody became Meat fan from it. We are young (respect to exception) and it was our first Meat song. When Jim Steinman was writing this song he lived in the mood of "It's All Coming Back To Me Now". This era was maybe the years of sensuality and pain and state of being slighted. "Somedays I pray for silence Somedays I pray for soul Somedays I just pray to the God of Sex and Drums and Rock 'n' Roll" These lines are one of the best lines of Jim. After this album Meat Loaf said sometimes he was a "Sex-God"! Did this line inspirate him? I want to say about mistakes what are just maybe mine. The video is fantastic, it has got an own mood but... The Beauty and the Beast story is a classical tale. I think Sex, God and Rock 'n' Roll shouldn't be here. OK! I'm a little bit conservative... And the other mistake to me: I'm missing the orchestra so... My score's (only): 9 Average: 9.81+ (265/27) (Cause lots gave '+')

21 Jan 2003, 22:54	#2
Garrett Super Loafer Join Date: 30.05.2002 Location: In the room at the top Posts: 291	I can't believe you gave this song a 9!! Are you drunk? But ok, man, it's your meaning. Only a rating of 10+ is right!!! 10+/10

22 Jan 2003, 13:07	#3
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	INdeed, what can we say about this song? Think that's already done. But it is one hell of a song. Beauty and the Beast.....great lyrics and that video clip......wow, so powerfull and beautifull!! One of the best i've ever seen!! This song is superb on the album but live it is also very nice! I think that, actually, there are no good words to describe it! 10+/10

22 Jan 2003, 15:56	#4
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	One of the best song I've ever heard. It was the song that made me a fan. It's Steinman at his best, and with Meat's powerfull voice it was the best comeback in history. Meat needs such a comeback again, but I don't think he will make his comeback with a non-steinman album. My score: 9 (Garret, why I don't give a ten, I always hope that I will get a live version that is better than the best live version I have)

23 Jan 2003, 18:37	#5
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	What can I say? The best selling single in 1993,from the best selling album of 1993.Spending seven weeks at number one,this is Meat's biggest success yet. The combination of Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman,the fantasy art and feel,the magic name Bat II,yet record produces thought the album would crash and burn.Some people just never ever learn . The song itself is a Steinman classic.Nice long intro,mixture of ballard and rock,and an unmistakable quality in the music and lyrics. I think the video is fantastic.The beauty and the beast story fit this song like a glove . Just when you think it can't get any better,you hear a live version with Patti and it blows you away all over again. 10/10 As long as the planets are turning.

23 Jan 2003, 18:55	#6
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	is the best meaning of love - stronger than anything else. Some people may not like this song, but that is because they don't understand it (What is "that"?), but anyone who understands the song and the lyrics should think this is one of the best love songs in history 10/10

24 Jan 2003, 11:24	#7
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Refering to the last post,i've lost count of the amount of times i've been asked what is that? after singing it at work.Most of the time,you tell them once and they understand.Now and again,you get people who will stand there and argue that it is the "screwing around" thing.No matter how many times you tell them,they seem to obsesivley want it to be a sexual answer.Sometimes I feel like saying if you know what it means what the hell are you asking me for .

24 Jan 2003, 14:22	#8
Raptor Junior Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2002 Location: Cymru Posts: 42	It has to be the best love song ever. There is nothing I can say that hasnt already been said. 10/10

25 Jan 2003, 17:37	#9
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Did somebody forget to log in?

25 Jan 2003, 23:18	#10
QT Loafer Join Date: 09.10.2002 Location: Wamel (Netherlands) Posts: 91	The greatest song ever!! I never had a favourite alltime-song before I knew this song and It would be very difficult for any artist in the next 80(then i'm 100) years i hope to live to be better than this song. Of course I give it a 10/10!

29 Jan 2003, 00:48	#11
M.Bison The Lurker in The Shadows Join Date: 03.12.2002 Location: Cork Posts: 209	This is the best song ever! But SCREW Magna Charta and SCREW Prefecto for f**king up this song! I really like the video as well and I also really like Beauty And The Beast(Well, some of ye might not know the Disney version) Here's a line from it: The Beast will make off with your children! He'll come after them in the night! We're not safe 'till his head is mounted on my wall! I say we KILL THE BEAST!!!!! So and as for the character: Did I Say That is The 40s Man! The guy in this video is The Make-Up Man! And the guy in I'd Lie For You is The Madman! The Three Alter-Ego's Of Meat Loaf!

07 Feb 2003, 04:38	#12
MeatBall Loafer Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 66	Absolutly one of the best songs in the world! 10+/10

07 Feb 2003, 04:54	#13
Lady B Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Colorado ~ USA Posts: 334	Anything For Love ~ Absolutely a BEAUTIFUL love song. I was a Meat Loaf fan from the time of 2 Outta 3 but was so thrilled when this came out. When I finally got the chance to listen to it with the headphones on and really listen to the lyrics and all I was in tears and bawling by the end of it. I think it's the one song in my life that has moved me the most. All I could think was "Wow! What it must be like to be loved like that!" Definately a 10+++ Lady B

14 Jul 2003, 21:56	#14
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	havent dont this one hehe, 10/10 :P

14 Jul 2003, 22:29	#15
Evan Super Loafer Join Date: 03.07.2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 216	This is the greatest most majestic love song of all time. Jim really went all out and every time I hear this song I just wish that it was me who had composed it. It's brillant in every way. And the Lorraine Crosby's surprise part at the end is so moving and gives me the chills. "Will you hose me down with holy water, if I get to hot", classic Steinman. Meat's voice sounds brillant and I truly believe that no other human being could've perfected this song in the sense that Meat did. I always believe that this is the more mature "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" and it keeps me wondering, how will Steinman top this song on "Bat 3"? Forgot to give my score, but I think it's obvious 10/10

15 Jul 2003, 11:29	#16
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Fantastic Video - Fantastic Song - Fantastic Meat - Fantastic 10/10

15 Jul 2003, 13:13	#17
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	Excellent song, Excellent video, everything about it is excellent.10/10

16 Jul 2003, 16:10	#18
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	Well, what more can I say? FAB! 10/10

16 Jul 2003, 20:36	#19
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	I remember the first time I heard this, the video, lyrics and music just blew me away! It still has the same effect on me each time I hear it. Totally brilliant!!!!! 10/10

23 Jul 2003, 17:41	#20
bambi Super Loafer Join Date: 04.07.2003 Location: if sum1 knows plz tell me!! Posts: 312	10/10 without a doubt!! i pity those who disagree with me

26 Jul 2003, 11:23	#23
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	To be honest, this isn't one of my faves. I do like it, but it doesnt grab me like others have done. 7/10

26 Jul 2003, 12:35	#24
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,651	This is a brilliant song, and easily deserves 9 out of 10, and is easily the best song on the album (the others are all great as well). The only thing that stops it getting 10 out of 10 is that some songs from this album have lost the teen angst type stuff from Bat 1, and become more "middle aged" (e.g. Objects In The Rearview Mirror, It Just Wont Quit). Some of them still have the original feel from Bat 1 (eg Everything Louder) and overall it is a fantastic come back...Anyway... This is really a love song, not a lust song like the ones on Bat 1 (e.g. Paradise, All Revved Up). I guess this is because both Meat and Jim were middle aged by this time, but I would like to see a bit more Rock'n'Roll, fast paced, lusty stuff on Bat 3 (especially Dance In My Pants By the way, is it confirmed there will actually be a Bat 3? Dream Pollution is so out of date!! Score: 9 out of 10.

17 Sep 2003, 06:07	#25
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	Well it's gotta be the best love song I've ever heard. The woman doubts the man's sincerity all through the song. But the man's resolve can't be shaken. It's scarey, how good this is. 10/10