First Time Hearing Meatloaf - I Would Do Anything For Love Reaction - IS THIS BEAUTY & THE BEAST?!

[@Kiernan5]

I've heard so many people ask what "that" is and I've never understood why it is so confusing. He literally says what "that" is in the song. "But I'll never forget the way you feel right now, oh no. No way. And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that." "But I'll never forgive myself if we don't go all the way, tonight. And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that." "But I'll never do it better than I do with you, so long. So long. And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that." Right before each iteration of "But I won't do that" he says exactly what it is he'll never do.

[@peterwilkins7013]

Saved me writing that out 👍

[@stevenkaye1625]

I'll be honest, for many, many years I didn't understand what "that" was, until I actually followed along with the lyrics and it suddenly became obvious. I'm not sure why exactly, but just listening to it, it just doesn't come across as clearly.

[@mellycook]

Thanks for saying it for me

[@MARLOS-01]

The word “I Won’t Do That” his saying I won’t murder, also I won’t cheat on you

[@smyelin1328]

Thank you!

[@sonyaleduc6378]

He won't leave or mess around. He finds love and transform from beast to human

[@jotacebrian1705]

We should never forget the amazing Jim Steinman, author of this and many other hits for Meat Loaf and other artists. A true master of songwriting.

[@Kiernan5]

Another song of Meatloaf's that is criminally underrated and doesn't get enough love, Objects in the Rearview Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are. It is epic, beautiful and sad. A great song that not enough people react to.

[@ASalvaro]

that's a GREAT song

[@kirkhall2099]

Criminally underrated, dont think so. It was talked about and played on the radio until my ears bleed.

[@aussiepie4865]

It’s an epic song.

[@TheMeerkat2323]

@Kiernan5 I think that all of Meat Loaf's music as well as the man himself are very very underrated, thankfully there are plenty of us around the world that will keep him and his music alive

[@Kiernan5]

@@kirkhall2099 You can not "think so" all you want, but that doesn't change facts. Your personal experience with the song may have been that it was overplayed, but I never heard it on the radio once, unlike Paradise by the Dashboard Light, I Would Do Anything for Love, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad or Bat Out of Hell which I all heard many times. The only place I ever heard it, outside of my own CD collection, is on MTV a few times back when they used to actually play music. It is listed on iTunes as his 14th most popular song. I am also referring to how few people react to it on KZbin. Unlike his other popular songs it is very rarely reacted to.

[@johnnyhancock76]

“That” is loving her. He won’t stop. It mentions a few things he won’t do in lyrics but that’s the gist.

[@anthonwest9541]

His song "2 out of 3 Ain't Bad" really showcases his voice, and the lyrics are great!

[@chasestreet8082]

There is a video of Meat Loaf explaining to people what "That" is because its confused so many people over the years. He says, "The that is whatever line comes before the chorus." So for example... "But I'll never stop dreaming of you every night of my life..." --- Then the chorus hits, so the thing he won't do is to stop dreaming of her. That's just one example. Another is "Sooner or later you'll be screwing around" followed by I won't do that. Anyway, that's just how Meat Loaf explained it, but even in that video... There are several comments from people still confused, so I think it is up to interpretation for the listener. Anyway, great reaction!! Meat Loaf will always be one of my favorites, so it was a lot of fun watching you react to this. Hopefully there will be more reactions to him to come!

[@dgpatter]

It’s really not just up for interpretation. It’s just a fact that there are many stupid people in the world. The song is not rocket science.

[@theshadowfax239]

​​@@dgpatter yeah, it's insane how many people don't get it, when it's literally stated in the song. These are the same people that didn't understand the finality of Lost, and thought they were all dead the whole time, when there was a speech by Christian that specifically explained how they weren't dead the whole time. 🤦‍♀️ Now, if you'd only listen to the song once, like these guys I'll give you a pass. I don't hear and absorb every lyric on my first listen of a song. But if you've heard this song more than once and you don't get, I'm afraid you're just a person that doesn't get things in general.

[@jonidaist]

Bravo , the best comment

[@nicksykes4575]

The female singer is Lorraine Crosby from Northern England, who was at the studio to record in her own right. I believe Meat's singer failed to turn up and she was asked to step in. Lorraine usually records under the name "Mrs Loud", and is a very underappreciated talent, she has performed often with another iconic British vocalist Bonnie Tyler, who had a series of hits in the US in the eighties. One of the biggest was "holding out for a hero".

[@marktallentire3464]

Lorraine is not the woman in the video though, that’s just a model/actress

[@nicksykes4575]

@@marktallentire3464 I know, for one thing, Lorraine is blonde.

[@marktallentire3464]

@@nicksykes4575 Yep! Seen her in shows with Steve Steinman a few times

[@marcushull12]

@@marktallentire3464 Me too , thank god she was there or I would have walked out, He was rubbish .

[@metalmark1214]

The song's writer, Jim Steinman, called it a "Beauty And The Beast" kind of story. As for the meaning, he explained on his website: "What he 'won't do' is said about six times in the song very specifically. It's sort of is a little puzzle and I guess it goes by - but they're all great things. 'I won't stop doing beautiful things and I won't do bad things.' It's very noble. I'm very proud of that song because it's very much like out of the world of Excalibur. To me, it's like Sir Lancelot or something - very noble and chivalrous. That's my favorite song on the record - it's very ambitious." The album version runs 12:01, with the radio edit cut down to 5:13. The version in the video runs 7:41.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thx for the insights Mark!

[@kevinmoore2929]

It always amazes me how people can miss what he won't do. Well, younger people that is. As for his theatricality, you obviously haven't done any research into his life, which is sad.

[@dopiaza2006]

@@barsandbarbells2022 They didnt even re record it for this cut down version.They just cut out 5 or so minutes of it. The album version is the only one to listen to!

[@cargo71]

The video reminds me a lot of Dracula. Specially the scene with the "Brides" coming out from the bed, is straight from Coppola´s movie...

[@wvman2374]

@@cargo71 Yes the video drew heavily from Dracula and Beauty and the Beast, with a little bit of the Fugitive thrown in as well!

[@georgedeborahkininmonth3104]

He is a master of lyrics, and his videos are terrific. Watch "Objects in the rearview mirror appear closer than they are." His life story growing up and losing his best friend young, living with an abusive alcoholic father, and his first love. It's like a cinema movie and terrific. Don't wait!

[@michaelbaker197]

Like her, my family listened to Meatloaf, Abba, Johnny Cash, and The Judd's on long car rides but the songs never got old and we loved singing them together

[@brandonsimmons1695]

Meatloaf was obsessed with theater in high school and wanted to sing and be on Broadway. It’s makes more sense knowing that and seeing his videos and live performances

[@russcattell955i]

Yes, he got his big break in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and never looked back in style.

[@ameyer1970]

It’s beauty and the beast. The last thing he says before the chorus is what he won’t do. Meatloaf never thought people would be confused.

[@toodlescae]

This song is a lithmus test for who actually listens to lyrics. It might take a couple of listens to listen past the magnificence of Meatloaf's vouce and the music to actually hear the lyrics. What he will and won't do for love is clearly stated in the preceding lines of each chorus.

[@supertrexandroidx]

"What happens is, I get this question all the time," Meat Loaf told VH1 Story Tellers in 1998. "I bet if I said, 'Do you have a question', people would raise their hand and they will ask me... 'What is that?' "Well, I'm here tonight to help you out," he continued, wheeling out a giant blackboard of the lyrics and illustrating the syntax with a pointy stick. "There are different lines every time, before every chorus," he explained. "I'll never forgive myself if we don't go all the way tonight / I would do anything for love / But I won't do that. "I'll never stop dreaming of you every night of my life / I'll do anything for love / But I won't do that. "I'll never forget the way you feel right now / I will do anything for love / But I won't do... what?" The audience replied, in unison: "That!" "Do we understand it?" asked professor Loaf. "It's the line before every chorus. "In other words, you can insert your own line."

[@solaralloyd6157]

Everything louder than everything else and You took the words right out of my mouth are two of the best meatloaf songs in my opinion.

[@dvsreed]

Two Out of Three Ain't Bad should be your next Meatloaf song. Another epic story told in music and verse.

[@craigmanthie8134]

Oh yes absolutely agree, it should be ur next meatloaf song

[@rayflynn7942]

saved me typing 😂

[@johnamadeusknight679]

What he won't do for love is what is said after each verse. This is kind of the way he explained it in VH1's Storytellers. Also, kudos to Jim Steinman, who wrote this whole album and the first Bat Out Of Hell album. If you look up the name Jim Steinman you'll see all the great songs he wrote for other 80's bands.

[@jmhaces]

The lyrics lay out what the chorus is referring to. Every verse says things he will do and things he will never do, and then the chorus reaffirms it by saying "I would do anything for love but I won't do that.

[@robertg7396]

I hope your next Meat Loaf song is "For Crying out loud". It's my personal, and is a master class in every way!! 😊

[@LillyMarz777]

Yes!

[@josepmonrasvila1994]

This song is a masterpiece by MeatLove, is more than a song is a emotional journey.

[@SammyRebbo]

I dunno if people are voting but I cast my vote for you to listen to the entire album version for the simple fact the female vocalist gets a lot more singing time and it's totally worth hearing her more!

[@elainelee7250]

He tells you each time what he won't do. The first one is that he will never forget how she feels right then. On each verse he tells you what he won't ever do.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

a great voice that we're already talking about in the past tense... and the best beauty and the beast adaptation I've ever seen! ❤😊

[@peo4989]

Im born in 81 and i grew up with meatloaf thanks to my older sister. Im so glad i got to learn all this culturally important music when i did because this literally made my soul grow. Big hugs from Sweden.

[@bobackerman54]

Thanks ... my ALL TIME FAVORITE song !!! treasure her and NEVER let her down !!!

[@russbaxter1806]

Another of his sad songs is Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad, which is my all time favourite of his

[@deltadrag00n19]

My interpretation of this song has always been along the lines of a man wishing to be loved. A hopeless romantic who keeps searching for that one love of their life, that special someone they wish to spend every day with. The phrase "I won't do that" is used to convey that he won't do what the other guys have done to the lady he's interested in, such as leave her for another or treat her like a one night stand. Personally, I feel this song is sort of an anthem to all the lonely guys out there who wish for love and not just a hookup, and who feel sort of like an ugly beast due to endless rejections.

[@villejohansson9516]

Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are is a Meatloaf song that you should check out🤘🏼

[@EricSmaug]

MEATLOAF DOES EVERYTHING THE MOST THEATRICAL THAT HE CAN!!!!!IM 60 AND I LOVE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER SANG ABOUT ITS A CHIVIROUS SONG

[@nhcaspian]

I remember exactly I was 7 years old and was shopping with my mum, they played radio tracks and I heard this song for the first time and generally something by Meat Loaf and from then on he was one of my favorite singers. There have been so many great singers over the last few decades, but at that time he was one of the best and definitely one of the most underrated singers in the world for me. His voice is definitely one of those that I recognized immediately when he started singing.

[@jddelvec1870]

He says what he won’t do… but it passes by… like “I’ll never stop dreaming of you”

[@Mr2012Ultra]

I was so lucky to see Meatloaf with ELO at the Toronto CNE 1978. Always a fan. RIP

[@eisenkrieger2398]

listen to him since i was 6 years old, my father is a huge fan he has some old LPs an he saw him live, me too in Wiesbaden germany, its a true bond to my father

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@BARS & BARBELLS Keep in mind that Cinematic Music Videos like this one, especially from the 80's and 90's that spawned and fueled MTV, rarely had anything to do with the song being sung. They were there mostly to provide awesome visuals and a narrative story to go along with the song with the purposes of showcasing the song itself and making people remember song by remembering the video . Now that's not to say there aren't Music Videos that actually tell the story of the song, because there are, but by and large they don't. In fact another Music Video from the same era that, literally, had nothing to do with the song and only existed because it was awesome, showcased the song, and made people remember the song was "Total Eclipse of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler. Now since you asked, this video had a Dual Narrative. The first and primary narrative was Loaf and Dana (the model who was the love interest). The story there is Loaf watching Dana from afar, afraid to approach her because of his appearance, and fleeing when he is noticed, leaving that ostentation pendant behind by accident. Dana finds the pendant and tracks Loaf down, eventually ending up in his lair, finding him, showing him true love, and the two disappear into the night. The secondary narrative is Loaf and The Police. If you'll remember, near the beginning of the video, Loaf crashes through a window while he's on his bike evading the police. When he does this, he snaps the cable holding a chandelier, dropping said chandelier on someone below (I think it was a cop, but I'm not certain). The entire Loaf and Police narrative is the Police chasing Loaf for murder. They never find him as Dana finds him first and the two disappear on Loaf's bike, leaving the ostentatious pendant behind, which the Police find. See? Just like said, Absolutely nothing to do with the song. But guess what? You'll remember this song now because you'll remember the video because it was THAT good. Mission Accomplished. 😜

[@CoastalNomad]

Meatloaf is Amazing....... I suggest revisting the songs/videos from the Bat Out of Hell Album...... "Bat Out of Hell," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad"......

[@tonymontez8444]

One of the most underrated voices , always enjoyed his music!!!.

[@GrahamG76]

Great reaction to an Iconic song. Hope you’re both well. Objects in the rear view mirror is another great song. Meat said about ‘I won’t do that’… It’s the line before every chorus,”

[@karenstacymayne4156]

That’s my second favorite song by Meat Loaf. My favorite. If you have not reacted to it already is two out of three ain’t bad. It’s beautiful!

[@KarenK1025]

R.I.P Meatloaf, got to meet him twice, the nicest most humble man I have ever met in my life.

[@t.m.5969]

Classic Meatloaf I grew up on this song and video in the early 90s it was a rock, drama, Beauty and the Beast/ Phantom of the Opera mix of greatness lol! My mom didn't appreciate the video, as a parent I understand why lol

[@jessicajohnson9443]

He left THAT open to interpretation. We all have that one thing we won't do for love

[@jimchaney1230]

In an interview, Meat was asked "what is "That". His reply," it's for you to come up with "that"". He was very under-rated in his vocal ability and acting. There was a video of his life on VHS that I was hoping would come out again on DVD, but it is not planned. It's call "Meat" or "The Meat". It was about his life and was really good. Rest In Piece, Michael Lee Aday (Meatloaf). Your music will be missed!

[@TenCapQuesada]

Along with other comments may I also suggest you take a look at Meat's "Objects In The Rear View Mirror.." The video is awesome and the entire story just hits where it hurts.

[@karlsmith2570]

4:47 "He Almost Looks Like The Beast From 'Beauty And The Beast' " I personally believe that was the look that Meatloaf was trying to go for with this costume, Sam

[@ChicagoDB]

Jim Steinman wrote all of Meat Loaf's great hits...as well as a number of colossal hits for Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, Air Supply and others...losing Jim and Meat Loaf within a year of each other was a real gut-punch. Two of the greatest ever...and one of the greatest musical teams in history.

[@fnjesusfreak]

They really needed each other.

[@bdheine2300]

He played Eddie in Rocky Horror Picture Show. It's a short but memorable performance.

[@BettyBicepGirls]

This video was directed by big time Hollywood director Michael Bay as well as the video for the other great song from this album, “ Objects in the Rearview Mirror, May Appear Closer than they Are”

[@grahamsangster1042]

The woman who sings the vocals plays at our social club twice a year,she does tours and she loves coming up to scotland and our social club,Dee Club dundee,she always sings this song but she does country,soul bit o pop,and she's really friendly and will sit and have a laugh after the band goes for a break haha

[@johnbarraco5561]

My favorite meatloaf song and cool as video .. this brought this guy back to high school days in 1993-1994.. it’s a classic 💯✌️🤘

[@GillDawe]

I don't know if you've done any Celine Dion yet, but Meat Loaf's writing partner Jim Steinman who wrote most (if not all lol) of Meat Loaf's greatest hits also wrote a lot of Celine Dion's biggest hits as well! They both do a version of "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" but Celine's version is just one of the most powerful performances ever in my opinion. I LOVE Meat Loaf, HIGHLY recommend Bat Out Of Hell, it's such a great rock song, Jim Steinman said when he wrote it that he was trying to write the best motorcycle crash song of all time and I think that he pretty much nailed it. Also, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad is also a great one.

[@andrelimoges3654]

Two out of Three Ain't Bad is my all time favorite Meatloaf tune

[@stephenzepp6536]

IN every verse, he mentioned things he would do, and one thing he would "not/never" do. The chorus after each verse is "but I wont' do that", referring to what he said he'd not/never do in the previous verse.

[@kimking6036]

He does tell her through the song what he won't do. Such as, he won't forget how she feels, won't lie to her, won't stop dreaming of her every night.

[@garyclark5768]

Me an my wife loved this song..Meatloaf was one of the few concerts she really liked going to :) its a happy ending not regret..if u know couples that's been together for 30 or more years they have complaints but would not change it :) praying for the end of time so I can spend my time with you!!

[@mygreywolf]

My 7th grade Glee Club teacher handed out the music for "I Write the Songs." We went through it and at the end she asked "Who writes the songs?" Followed by "Don't you say Barry Manilow." She made us listen to the lyrics properly. The song clearly states, "I am music and I write the songs." She tremendously influenced me. So hearing Fame. Who wants to live forever? Fame. She taught me well. I don't see why the "that" is difficult in this rock opera.

[@StephenLeVault]

"That" is simple. In the very end of the song she says " sooner or later you will be screwing around." He says " I won't do THAT."

[@jamielandis4308]

Some Meatloaf songs nobody remembers: “Bad Attitude,” “Modern Girl” and “Surf’s Up.”

[@MP-od1zz]

And Nowhere Fast is another great song from that same album

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

In Meatloaf's early career he was in 'Hair' & his success onstage boosted his music career. He has been in other plays like Rocky Horror picture show & Shakespear in the Park. He made money, his mismanaged it & went bankrupt, then came back again. He has also done serious acting on TV shows & several movies. His name is Marvin Lee Aday.

[@Nclchitchat]

Dont forget to mention the incredible Lorraine Crosby who provided the female vocals on this track! The actress in the video is miming to Lorraines vocals. Lorraine is a little known artist from my home town of Newcastle, England. Lorraine was asked to provide a rough demo of the female vocal until a bigger name female vocalist was found whilst she was looking for work in LA. However, both Jim and Meat loved her voice so they kept her vocals. The downside is Lorraine received no credits, royalties or awards for her part in this iconic track. Arguably its Lorraine part and vocals in the tract that make it so amazing so its sad that she has received little in the way of recognition. Lorraine continues to perform with her band locally around the UK as well as on cruise ships.

[@RaduRadonys]

"2 out of 3 Ain't Bad", "Objects in the Rearview Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are", "For crying out loud", "Heaven can wait" are my favorite Meatloaf songs.

[@adayinthelife7414]

His death was so extremely sad. Meatlaof was a talent that will never be repeated in our lifetimes.

[@Music.Movies.67]

One of my favourite Meatloaf songs is "Piece of the Action"

[@robertd3564]

Yup!

[@coreywhite6932]

The "That" comes more into play when the "conversation" begins with her. She asks if he will do this and that and he answers that "I can do that" ... then the questions turn as she remembers past experiences and asks him if he will do the same and he answers "I won't do THAT"

[@debramoore7513]

MEATLOAF IS AMAZING!! Meat got his name from his father the very day he was born, a huge baby wrapped in a blanket! 🤭🤗 🧸 Gotta check out Meatloaf in The Rocky Horror Picture Show .. his character is the motorcycle riding Eddie. 🏍💨💨

[@johnbarraco5561]

Appreciated the reaction room 👏👏👏👏.. be good you 2 💯❤️✌️🙏🤘

[@DougRayPhillips]

Someone's probably already mentioned it, but another Theatrical Meatloaf vid is "It's All Coming Back To Me Now." You could watch the Celine Dion original music vid, and then the Meatloaf / Marion Raven cover, all in one review, and compare them.

[@CheekyReviews]

Actually, a band named Pandoras Box did the original version of "it's all coming back to me now" 7 years previous to Celine dion, under jim steinman.

[@DougRayPhillips]

@@CheekyReviews I remember now. Thanks.

[@CheekyReviews]

I only mention it as everyone seems to think Celine did the original, and I remember seeing the original on the James whale show on Friday nights as a teen and not in my 20's when I heard Celine do it, it's just a bug bearer but also a fun fact, the video was a bit spicy lol and is on yt

[@fnjesusfreak]

The answer to the question "what is THAT" is just move up a couple lines: "I'll never _forget_ the way you feel right now" "I'll never _forgive myself_ if we don't go all the way tonight" "I'll never _do it better_ than I do it with you" "I'll never _stop_ dreaming of you every night of my life" etc.

[@NetVoyer]

"That" is whatever he said immediately before; I'll never forget the way you feel right now, I would do anything for love but I won't do that.

[@jamescurfman3284]

'IWDAFL' was from the album 'Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell'. I am pretty sure that 'Paradise By The Dashboard Lights' was from a previous album (may have been the first 'Bat Out Of Hell' album, I don't know for certain. There were YEARS in between those two albums. I am really only familiar with the second album and almost certain that 'Paradise' was not on it. My memory is crap these days, though. 'Back Into Hell' was a GREAT album, no skips on that one, all of it is great! There is a REALLY SAD song on it, 'Objects In The Rear View Mirror', that deals with Mental Health issues. NOBODY was talking about that subject back then. The entire team of Meat Loaf was ahead of their time. Jim Steinman wrote, produced and arranged for Meat Loaf and that guy was a musical GENIUS. RIP to both great artistic souls, Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf.

[@kennethwoodhouse6066]

not to take anything away from Meatloaf, the guy has an amazing voice and I listened to this band many times growing up but the guy behind the piano wrote most of the songs as well as put them together.

[@markdermody9698]

There is also the live version of "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"!

[@MaxxRemKing1]

This came out after Beauty and the Beast 91' but the theme was so huge, this video was huge, the song was huge its classic Meatloaf

[@erniesteele3164]

Just listen to the entire "Bat Out Of Hell" album...One of the best-selling releases in rock music history...You will not be disappointed!

[@petervenkman69]

The Video (and the other videos for this Album) were directed by Michael Bay (Armageddon/Transformers) before he became famous, at this stage he was largely known for doing TV ads.

[@vickyrobertson3166]

He is so amazing. Please keep reacting to more of him.

[@corralescoyote]

Lots of love from NM ❤ you two are awesome! I think they call Meatloaf the Beethoven of rock.

[@timmyisbig]

It's simple. The last line if each verse is what he wouldn't do. He says what he will and than one thing he won't in each verse.

[@bidwell13]

Meatloaf was such an amazing artist. He has another song that the video is a sequel to this one called “I’d Lie For You (And that’s the truth)”. Meatloaf has a video on KZbin where he explains what “that” is. Pretty funny he has a chalk board to explain it.

[@vazf2011]

He also said In an small room concert that that is anything the listener would do except fit the one thing he or she wouldn't do

[@Renkk17]

This video idea is taken from Beauty and the Beast!

[@Mike.L.6528]

Next Meatloaf song should be “Two out of Three Ain’t Bad”. It’s a really nice song. Possibly his best! Show’s off his great vocals.

[@hlawrencepowell]

This is why Rock Opera was so popular.

[@silversagerae6353]

Two out of three ain't bad next!

[@sheawanner2679]

Look at it as a modern Phantom of the Opera…in that light, “that” would be dragging her into his dark world when there’s an upstanding man who would love and protect her in the lighter world.

[@kevinmalone2218]

He won't lie, cheat or leave her. He says it at the end of the song.

[@lisas6450]

❤ LOL What is "that"? That question has baffled millions over the years! I just watched an interview with Meatloaf by Dan Rather. This song came up, Dan asked him what is "that"? Meat laughed and said he gets that question ALL THE TIME!! He says, but the answer is in the first verse!! "I'll never forget the way you feel right now .... I would do anything for love but I won't do that" He is saying that he would do anything for love but he won't forget her!! 😉❤❤ And yes Sam, you nailed it! The video is kind of a modern Beauty and the Beast! ❤ I love watching your reactions!! Luv you guys!! 😊❤❤

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Always love seeing your comments Lisa!

[@lisas6450]

@@barsandbarbells2022 awe thank you ☺️ I wanted to give you 2 more recommendations. If you find the live video you can see Meat is in the tux outfit, it's a continuation of the Bat out of Hell album. So, "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" is a slow bittersweet song. And also, "You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth". Phil I guarantee that about 20 seconds in you will pause the video and say "What? ...I..what the???" LOL It's a crazy intro but a really great song!! 🤩🥰❤❤

[@rileyandmike]

only an idiot couldn't understand what "that" is - its in the lyrics of every verse! How are people so dumb??

[@KevinLockamy]

One thing about this video that made it so visually stunning but is not well known is that it was directed by Michael Bay (Armageddon, Transformers, The Purge).

[@tomstanziola1982]

He'll do anything for love EXCEPT.....cheat on the woman he loves!!! ❤️🌹

[@davidavi8554]

You've might have heard bits of this song in a Pepsi commercial a few years back. This song is more of the Shock rock or Rock Opera genre, however you find where it fits.

[@brianwilliams4996]

Its interesting seeing someone in your generation react to Meatloaf for the first time and refer to him as "theatrical" which right on point and where he cut his teeth. He played Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

[@TimKCSportsFan]

"Two out of Three Aint Bad" as well as "Life Is A Lemon and I Want My Money Back"

[@meltorme-ntor2933]

I see the video as a combination of Beauty & the Beast and Dracula (are those Dracula's brides writhing with the woman on the bed??!!). Awesome song, awesome reaction! 🙂

[@firedoc5]

Yes, it's like the movie "Bram Stoker's Dracula" with Wynona Rider, Keanu Reeve, and Gary Oldman.

[@carllloyd5799]

She says,sooner or later, you'll be screwing around, he says, I won't do that!

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

Possibly my personal Meat Loaf song that never gets the attention it deserves is Wasted Youth. I’m not even sure if it ever got a video. But it’s worth looking into.

[@potooleftl]

It's a Beauty and the Beast vibe. The guy c0-wrote and sung masterpieces.

[@charlesudechi2796]

She is spot on ! And I guess u understand the things he is saying he won't do...he won't do that

[@tomstanziola1982]

You'll find out what he WON'T do for love at the end of the video, folks!!! Hang in there!!! 😁

[@dragonwood4562]

"That" is literally whatever he said before it. For example: "I'll never forget the way you feel right now" is said just before he says "I would do anything for love, but I won't do that." In this case, "That" is he won't forget the way she feels.