Meat Loaf - Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are

Music video by Meat Loaf performing Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are. © 1993 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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[@tandura81]

And if life is just a highway, then the soul is just a car. Rest in peace, Meat Loaf. ❤️

[@Atr8yu85]

It's strange I listened to this song last night and woke up to find he died last night. RIP Sir 😪

[@Malphi1980]

@@Atr8yu85 Me too! This is my favorite song from meat loaf! It reminds me of my younger years 😐

[@ebkdeviousd3392]

:(

[@wolfrace-oe2mg]

Rest in peace you absolute legend loved by millions ❤️

[@sarahpritchard3799]

💞

[@corpseinthesky6111]

I see a lot of appreciation for Meatloaf in the comments, but can we also appreciate Jim Steinman, who wrote and composed this beautiful song?

[@donnarepsher3474]

Few people have written songs that even approach Steinman's ability to tear your heart out. That's genius.

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

He will be missed.

[@awaken77]

RIP Jim Steinman, the inventor of "Wagnerian rock" genre

[@thedevilsadvocate8766]

Without Meat there is no Jim Steinman. Without Jim Steinman there is no Meat. Maybe we should be appreciative of that fact.

[@donnarepsher3474]

@@thedevilsadvocate8766 Steinman had hits with Bonnie Tyler and Celine Dion, but Meat made him famous.

[@ameebohrer1889]

I've never encountered a song/music video that so nakedly confronts trauma from a male perspective. It's so emotional-- and not just about sex and relationships, which is rare. At 41, this songs hit differently. It's such a beautiful reflection in middle age on the experiences that shaped your character, both tragic and enthralling. God rest both Meat and Jim.

[@johnbilverstone4160]

So perspective

[@williamdemarco412]

You hit it right on the head. The stuff we're not supposed to talk about or dwell on but are right there in the rearview mirror.

[@hughreynolds9089]

I was a boy first time I heard this. The first time was after an abuse. It helped me to stand up

[@JohnT23174]

Amazing comment and so true.

[@MarcCox-hc8ub]

I've always been able to relate to this❤

[@matthewwood4867]

Jim wrote a masterpiece and Meat Loaf delivered an epic performance. There has never been such a dynamic duo in rock; ever.

[@skygazer6898]

As Meatloaf said when Jim died " we didn't know each other, we were each other". Two truly great, talented men

[@siobhandohe3457]

❤ Absolutely they complimented eachother

[@formerlybernard6460]

Elton & Bernie perhaps. But.nothing as dramatic.

[@pundemoniuumgames3815]

We will never see a duo such as Jimmy & Meaty \m/ Rest In Power

[@riffraffsrc]

Meat and Jim Steinman created some of the most incredible music in the soundtrack of our lives... RIP Meat... I hope you and Jim get the band back together up in heaven...

[@patximesagonzalez2654]

Aday was the voice and Steinman, the soul of Meat Loaf, bro!

[@PamPallett]

His work with Steinman was exceptional, bar none

[@jrock2264]

There will never, ever, ever be anyone like Steinman/Meatloaf. Never.

[@bridcorbett]

What a compilation

[@sammorgan3588]

They did make some amazing creations, but honestly I hope they don't get back together, Jim was always jealous of how aday was being better recognised for the songs than him. There is an interview clip, of the band, and the interveiwer asks aday "what sort of genre would you class your music?" Aday, trying to be respectful says "ah ask jim about our music" Jim cuts in "well I would class MY music as...." I get they should be getting equal credit for their music, but Jim was a complete dick, even though aday always gave him the credit for it. He took out his problems on the guy who was trying to help him.

[@AngelicxSt]

The only artist that I could listen to for almost 8 minutes and not get bored. All of your songs tell a story.

[@jasonbarbush4991]

i never get bored in being schizophrenic i always have something on my mind always having company. it gets crowded sometimes behind these walls.

[@Hellraiser988]

I don't know queen Michael Jackson and ghost are 3 I can think of that's also reasonable choices

[@blackfeatherearthchild1232]

I can go on repeat with him to. That says a lot🙌

[@johnsloss9672]

Hes the greatest of all time for me the GOAT

[@lorcro2000]

Meat Loaf is (or was; the last live performance I saw video off wasn't great) one of the greats, but so is Jim Steinman who wrote most of the iconic songs. Steinman recorded some of these himself, but he just doesn't have the voice to do them full justice. Still good, though.

[@marinahudson1511]

Still here in February 2024... anyone else?❤😊❤

[@niri9451]

Me, on March 24. Still in love with him. The dramatic, the meaning🎉, and so sad of the loss of thos genius. Heard his Songs since i was 13. Now i am 54. Still the same Feelings. Can't believe he is gone...

[@michelangelo604]

yeah!

[@franciscojoseoyarzu201]

también yo, es increíble !!!!

[@JohnLeach-hw1kx]

One of the few good memories with my father was this album. I'll always be here.

[@tgopaul57]

Saturday March 16 2024. Hello from Wales 😊

[@secretdoorgaming2022]

Meat Loaf is one of my dad's favorite bands seeing him now 75 years old he can barely walk now he was such a strong man kept our family going and kept us fed, clothed and a roof over our heads he is the best man I know he had such a hard life growing up in war torn Budapest yet he did all he could to keep his family from never going hungry never sick in 35 years of work. I love you dad.

[@nawar89legend]

God bless him

[@user-tk3cv5hv2g]

Вы молодец, очень хорошие слова . Вы можете сделать тоже самое для своей семьи и тогда Ваши дети скажут тоже самое и про Вас. От всей души желаю Вам этого. Привет из России.

[@davidbedford6323]

Your dad is truly a hero , he certainly has great taste in music, HI from Tasmania

[@artemkov1]

Когда это было ,раздираемой войной в Будапеште? Была заварушка и не более,венгры всегда жили хорошо.,а то что твой отец слушает Митлоуфа то лично по мне,он имеет вкус .

[@StrassenbahnBen]

That's one of the most beautiful things I've read for months.

[@jodyporter6086]

Tonight we lost Meat Loaf!! A large hole will be left in rock and roll music. You were one of a kind with your story telling songs. So much talent lost to us. REST IN PEACE YOUNG MAN ❤️

[@HomelessJoe66]

He never wrote the songs remember, Steinman passed away recently as well. But he did tell those stories like no one else ever could. RIP

[@maiteocerin9178]

So sad he was great

[@lindahoffman2692]

@@HomelessJoe66 This song IS the story of Meatloaf’s extremely abusive childhood with his drunken violent father which Steinman wrote about - a true collaboration! There will never be another Meatloaf. REST EASILY and thank you for the music and the passion!!

[@biguy617]

@@HomelessJoe66 Oh Jim Steinman died too. That sucks. They were a great team.

[@ketevansazandrishvili5096]

@@HomelessJoe66 👌👍💔

[@sparky85]

Who's heart doesn't break to this song regardless of the year?

[@stormcorrosion176]

Tyler Murdie this one kills me every time.

[@GGGritzer]

When the sun descended and the night arose..... Heartbreaking.

[@lorcro2000]

Each life is full of tragedy and wonder. Well, of course, some get almost only tragedy but for most of us.

[@kryptonianpowers]

This song always makes me think of my late best friend. He is completely irreplaceable.

[@ColinRitter]

The part about his father gets me. I had a wonderful family, but I work in special education with behavioral disabilities and a lot of the kids are there from PTSD related to child abuse.

[@oliverkreuz4778]

Dear Sir, You may be driving on a different highway now, but still you're driving through our hearts. RIP from Germany. Yours, Oli

[@guillermocampsnicolas4737]

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this. If I sing along, I always end up crying. When it came out it felt like reading a book or watching a film. Heartbreaking

[@NonFatMead]

Was singing along (ok - crying along) to this in the car the other day, thinking about my dad who I lost 8 years ago. A love of Meat Loaf's epic output was something we shared. This loss hurts. We'll miss you, Mr Loaf. RIP. Ride on til morning.

[@BurlapandLight]

Crying right now! This song holds so many meanings for me related to my youth and his music from Bat out of hell.

[@Koi-ye4pb]

Hugging you..

[@jla8000]

💖

[@sammyabbott1054]

All my love and prayers to you and your family xxx

[@john65999]

lost me da' 3 years ago this coming sept, death sucks', i feel ya man

[@jonhultman2338]

RIP Jim Steinman. There has never been and will never be another songwriter quite like him.

[@immortalirony8785]

Yup. Whoa I'm shocked by the bad news

[@krisscanlon4051]

Yeah he was rare breed more like a Broadway composer

[@Ujaric]

F"k I can't believe it

[@keithortman7645]

One of kind act meatloaf and steinman. So glad they connected to make art

[@gpellow150]

@@keithortman7645 Celine dion and bonnie Tyler he wrote some corkers for them also

[@NC_1881_AH]

Music will never be the same. There will never be anyone like Meat Loaf. Ppl to his likeness would not be accepted with todays people no matter how good his misic is.

[@jstraughnb]

My best friend Mike saved me - the new, freckle-faced kid - from a life of solitude on the school playground in 1986. A few years later, they discovered his first brain tumor. He fought hard for 25 years. When I lost him in 2016, he had a wife, four kids and three Master’s degrees. He lived his life better than anyone I’ve ever known. And while he was a huge REM fan, this song makes me think about him and all of our good times. Rest easy, brother!

[@pilotactor777]

He sang every word with a gut wrenching meaning. He truly sung his passion and sung his message. We are worse off with his passing. But we will be forever closer to understanding the mystery and muscle of love ' ,thanks to his operatic rockiness.

[@AnaLuiza-rl9ee]

Infelizmente ele não recebeu o devido valor na época certa. Que ele e Jim estejam bem.🙏

[@Johnny96ri]

He usually couldn't do this live. He'd start breaking down during the verse about his father.

[@misterticka]

You are a legend, I'm going to miss you big guy. You gave so much inspiration to everyone. Thank you.

[@hannahdaniel3040]

*sang

[@pilotactor777]

@@hannahdaniel3040 correct thanks

[@Jokaanan]

one of my favourite things about humanity is that some of our most beautiful, transcendent, romantic, poetic music comes from a guy named "Meat Loaf"

[@stormcorrosion176]

So true brother

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

It was his high school nick name

[@dennisjohansen8490]

I laughed out loud at this.

[@joeguzek7299]

Dude, that was a good one!

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Fun Fact: His real name is Marvin Lee Aday

[@Novelcharlie1]

This song was so under rated. A true masterpiece.

[@thalastkg]

Back then a Music Video was just a high quality short movie! I miss this days

[@ethansmith7272]

RIP Meatloaf. He was the best singer of all time for me and this was his best song.

[@ichdu1003]

And as older I get, as more I find it so true.....

[@happyme3376]

I love that all of us fans are coming together to pay tribute to the titan of the underdogs that he was. Rest in peace, Meat. Thank you for the music and the memories, and the raw hope and passion you gave us. Sweet dreams, and you are always ❤ 💕 💖 loved.

[@michapietrzyk7489]

Love this song and many more. It's like poem and you going deep into. RIP to real artist and deep condolences for family and everyone who enjoyed his music Michal P

[@biguy617]

RIP to Meatloaf and Jim Steinman

[@dylskyok]

RIP MEAT LOAF. One of a kind and never changed for anyone. there is a reason why these guys were iconic. sad as fck !

[@jrock2264]

Me, too . :(

[@juliesaunders2070]

amazing artist massive loss to the world RIP god bless

[@oswaldogonzalez1471]

This man died

[@marklechman2225]

Meat Loaf was the human incarnation of the word “epic.”

[@A.W.D.]

This song has so much more meaning now that Meat is gone. It's like him reflecting on his life,he's young here,like it's him seeing his past and after going to the great beyond,a time traveler of sorts. I feel like this song and video after his passing is that much more powerful. This is his spirit,right here,young and happy,meloncholic but reflective and soon to be with his loved ones. Prophetic in a way. So long Meat,one of the greatest ever,be at peace and soon,we will all be objects in the rear view mirror...

[@markmike7933]

Those years in between when the song came out and now...wow they went fast. The good and the bad.

[@sheyennealicia1976]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@siobhandohe3457]

That's what I thought also

[@siobhandohe3457]

Absolutely sums it up perfectly

[@stephentaylor8922]

RIP Meatloaf, you will be missed, a massive part of my youth, can see you hitting that highway on your silver black phantom bike,

[@kaysdash8556]

😭💔🙌

[@benlavigne7514]

😢😞💔💔 RIP and long live a legend. So many memories from this mans music. Was a pleasure to get to see him live. Incoming RRHF induction or we riot!

[@biguy617]

Bat Out Hell would sound great in a Ghost Rider movie

[@screwusatop40]

I have PTSD. Some days I'm ok and some days I want to die. It hurts today. Thank you Meatloaf for helping me get through today.

[@montyromono1992]

screwusatop40 🖤

[@michaelcurris924]

You only get one life live it .. x

[@shaundixon3645]

Sorry bro been in army too 1980 to 87 lot of people I know say same .cant say I recognise it son of bitches I killed deserves it .shouldnt have put his dirty boots on my land .hand to hand in trench on mt Longdon falklands while standing on wounded comrade at end of bayonet just hope my enemies feel more pain than you

[@daves8429]

Gets better.... 3/35 armor. First armor div.

[@shaundixon3645]

I often wonder if our enemies feel same wouldn’t want it to be just us western nato soldiers .are enemies reading these comments and laughing at wot they did to us calling us pussies feeling emboldened by our weakness. I for one will not give them satisfaction

[@danielepetrucci236]

RIP Meat Loaf, your epic music will never die

[@adamwithana8759]

I used to give my dad crap for always listening to meatloaf when I was growing up, now I think I appreciate his music more than my dad did ❤

[@pinkyandbrain123]

I come here, mourning, thinking I might even be the only one crying to this song. Alas, at least you lot are all here. And being sad is shit, but being sad alone is even worse. At least, here we are, not alone. Assembled in the spirit of Meat Loaf, united in his poetic lyrics, distinctive guitar strum and this enormous timbre of his voice. Thanks for that great gift you gave us, we'll see us again some time in the future.

[@lindahoffman2692]

Brainzz, You are Definitely NOT alone in your profound sorrow at the loss of such a massive talent who was a part of so many of our lives growing up and beyond! I LOVE your phrase “Assembled in the spirit of Meatloaf, United in his (and Jim Steinman’s) poetic lyrics” Beautifully said! 💞

[@shawnpeat]

Meat Loaf and Steinman's music was loved by a lot of people - Bat Out of Hell is still in the top 10 best selling albums of all time, Paradise by the Dashboard Lights still holds the record for most time spent on Top 100 songs list. They had a falling out after Bat Out of Hell, bur eventually patched things up and then did Bat Out oh Hell II. Rock and Roll has lost 2 great artist who did their best work together, they will both be greatly missed.

[@lindahoffman2692]

@@shawnpeat Shawn, Well said and who needs the flippin misguided Hall of Fame which has ignored both Meatloaf and Jim Steinman’s incredible contributions! They will both live on and be revered in OUR memories as part of the fabric of our lives and that is true Commemoration!

[@jimwolstencroft8441]

Well said Brainz, we are not alone, there are millions of us today, playing his CDs again, or like I am now looking at all his songs on KZbin

[@jrock2264]

We are all crying. He touched out hearts. I have a hole where he was. Never will be filled.

[@jwsportsuk]

The sad fact about this song is it tackles real life situations. It's very dramatic and meat tells the story with such conviction. It's heartbreakingly brilliant

[@onmoz]

That´s Absolutely Right

[@ingenerchik]

It is his own story. His British father and his Texan mother abused the little fatso to no end.

[@erinradke5672]

@@ingenerchik His father was a very cruel man and beat him always, told him he was nothing and would never be any thing. Guess he showed dear old dad! hope the fact most of the world knows meatloaf and loves him. I bet meatloaf is playing on million's of devices today and the past few days. Pure love for this man in the bottoms of our hearts don't know why the need to add "little fatso"

[@sheyennealicia1976]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rebekahwindover4300]

It's rough cause my dad passed away a couple months ago, and meatloaf was one of his favorite singer. Meatloaf death impacted me more than I thought, because all I can think about is all the car rides I had with my dad listening to this album. It just hurts. It hurts a lot and it's hard to express it.

[@polizzi19]

The cassette tape ?? I also remember cruising with my father who passed away a few years ago and this cassette seemed to always be on. When CDs became more available it was on of the first ones we bought

[@rebekahwindover4300]

@@polizzi19 yeah it was the cassette tape, and something I wish I still had, but throughout the years it kind of got misplaced. My condolences about your loss, and just want to say thanks for the comment. I was actually getting pretty down today cause it's closing in on a year since his passing and I totally forgot about this comment but the comment reminded me of a happy memory and hopefully it did the same for you. So thank you so much.

[@nickycabanillas7074]

Just came across this song. People may be haunted by their pasts, but if you can come back from it and become a better person then the object in the rear view mirror will never bother you! Stay strong kings and queens!

[@sarahbubb8659]

True that.

[@spaceflight1019]

If I could say one thing to someone considering shooting up their school it would be what my father told me when I considered suicide in eighth grade: "All you gotta do is survive four more years, and then you'll never see them again." Sage advice, it was.

[@1tarat72]

Thanks for that! Encouragement is needed so much more at this time than any other in my memory for most folks all over this world. Things always get better if u hold on.

[@Maples01]

Yeah, maybe, but some of us were whole back then in the 90's, had to look up when life keeps dragging you down

[@jerrynavratil2629]

I have been around for awhile at 76 I've heard many artists but meat loaf has been one who gets to the heart n soul of every song he does he reminds me of my dad who although he was a professional works his butt off for his 3 boys was in the Army reserves for 37 years, got to be C. O. Of ft Hamilton medical unit for 14 years well talk about your heros, that to me is a hero who need no Pat on the back he knows what he did an listening to meat loaf just brings a tear to my eye after all these years pop thank you we love you no one could hold a candle to you thanks Dad

[@KlausBeckEwerhardy]

All the years later: Sitting here in goose-bumps, with tears in my eyes. This object in my rearview mirror appears very close.

[@juentgen7]

Ich auch..jedesmal muss ich weinen

[@maxfredmustermanfred627]

@@juentgen7 "some of the terrors are still intact" Kann ich nur zu gut nachvollziehen.

[@lavvy2585]

But the beauty of it is, that it isn't despite how painful.

[@shtcare]

@@maxfredmustermanfred627 Danke fruende in der welt nach norden, Australia sagt danke Thank you friends in the norther part of our planet, we say thank you, our german friends, DANKE!! MEATLOAF 's music will never die

[@alijade101]

My heart is breaking. There will truly never be music that can even compare to his😭

[@kirstiebuckle5983]

Mine too 💔💔💔

[@cherylelliott5421]

My heart breaks, I can’t remember when Meatloaf was not a part of my life.

[@sheyennealicia1976]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@timetravellingone]

"If there's a Rock and Roll heaven, you know they got a hell of a band!"

[@sheyennealicia1976]

Lol yessssss

[@legendaryfatcat]

The way he describes the father breaks my heart every time. “He was dangerous and drunk and defeated. Corroded by failure and envy and hate.” That’s not calling him a monster. That’s tragically pointing out how very real he is. Very humanistic and beautiful and sad. Listened to this song for the first time in years last night and had to watch the video today. I was in tears the entirety of my work commute listening to it.

[@partyspartan7322]

I understand your point clearly

[@thechad1905]

Been there myself man

[@stevealexander8010]

Yes. But ML real upbringing wasn't better. This is an intelligent man, not a judgemental fool (all too common today).

[@jonhultman2338]

Meat Loaf usually skips that verse in concert because it hits too close to home for him.

[@sharonbeasley5976]

Yes the middle is very close to my heart.. lived it as have many people 😢

[@SteveJ2008]

The best song Jim Steinman ever wrote in my opinion. RIP to the master.

[@sterling1989]

2nd best. For Crying Out Loud is the only one that beats it.

[@stevewilson1600]

2 out of 3 ain’t bad

[@donnarepsher3474]

This one, For Crying Out Load, and Heaven Can Wait, all touching, heartbreaking and brilliant.

[@echonight2]

What a song! What a voice! What a performer! Rest in Peace, you were one of the best. They don't make them like you anymore

[@etzadlarainer4188]

Danke ❤

[@davidcalvert3494]

Never has there been a union like meatloaf and Jim steinman. What a magical fantastic chemistry they had. To lose both within a short time is heart breaking. Meatloaf was the musical story teller. There will never be another. R.I.P. JIM AND MEATLOAF 😔😔😔

[@leeleef]

😓😘

[@lb14188]

I AGREE 1000%!!! Oh my youth... Appears closer than it is.

[@malclee6246]

I had most of Meats albums, the best being Bat out of hell, bad Attitude and the monster is loose. I can't stop playing ' Alive' what a brilliant rock anthem!! R.I.P big man , you will be sorely missed. 😚😂

[@markmike7933]

Sometimes partners die close in time to each other. I know it's usually husband and wife. And it's just coincidence. But the melodramatic in me would like to think it was 2 partners that needed to be together again.

[@yayarokayah7361]

When they passed away... 😥😥😥

[@liama1223]

Not even a year ago, we were playing this for Jim. And today we’re all here again to celebrate the life and music of Meat. RIP both of you

[@jbrown1381]

Here because of John Wilson. I didn't believe this was a real song. ❤

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

People should really show this kind of appreciation when a person is still alive really...

[@ctuckwell6562]

"So many threats and fears, so many wasted years before my life became MMYYYYYYYYYY own." - shivers up the spine every time.

[@coreenalbertsen1764]

That hit me too! Such beautiful music! The visuals.....no words for the visuals!!! ❤️. Peace to you~

[@Atr8yu85]

Lyrics that hold true even today, made more sad by the passing of the man. RIP 🙏 🕊

[@madiba1039]

my fav lyrics from this song

[@lindahoffman2692]

C Tuckeell “I think he’s right behind me now and he’s gaining ground” “Dangerous and drunken and defeated and corroded by failure” “And he grabs me from behind and pulls me back” These are words that SEAR THE SOUL and are the true story of Meatloaf’s abusive father. He was a soaring talent that sadly fell to Earth many times despite his constant striving but his Legacy will live on forever ❤️💞

[@Oleoay]

RIP Meat Loaf... growing up, nothing seemed to touch me more than the halting guitar strum played right after the lyric "the tears when he was gone".

[@jamesandrews8698]

Rest in peace Will. We were in first grade together, he was my tent mate in my first camping trip at 7 years old, we became eagle scouts together at 17. Will overdosed in 2017, he was almost done with his bachelor's degree, he had gone bAck to school. I miss him everyday.

[@musheopeaus4125]

Sorry man

[@Bonygasse]

Now that I'm getting older, I really understand the song.

[@conveninggrunt6386]

Rest in peace to this god of music. Dosnt matter what generation you're from, we can all agree, he was incredible.

[@alyssabell6752]

Correct.

[@paulwestaway7207]

Amen my friend

[@tinaford9888]

Meatloaf is the most under rated singer of the century.... He made many classic songs

[@jules9463]

Dear Tina For us is Paradise by the dashboardligt nr. 1 ever made great feelings out of the Netherlands RIP

[@ingenerchik]

Who underrated him?!

[@sheyennealicia1976]

Yesssssss

[@kathybrandt6060]

the writer and the singer were true artists. I could listen to Meat Loaf songs for hours and hours. He died way too early, but right now he’s up in heaven singing every night.❤

[@boston2percent]

A pair of master story tellers. Yea I just cried for many reasons. Thank yall for being brave enough to create

[@justkibby5959]

Epic. So epic. Iconic. CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN WHY MEAT ISNT IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME???

[@janeattaway9315]

Yes, Meat should be !!!!!

[@stacyhutchens2373]

Because they are dumbasses, he should be

[@rabbyflayou5615]

😢

[@lukusmaximus4689]

Real answer ..... no I don't....1

[@siaripop7]

He should have been there years ago for sure!

[@tonlynnduncan4758]

My mom always cries when she hears this song, she says it reminds her of growing up her step dad beating her and her mom never standing up for her or her siblings she got pregnant at 17 it was 83 in the cold of winter when my dad and her decided to runaway their first attempt was a failure and my dad was arrested when he got out he visited my mom at school and asked if she wanted to try again so they ran away again got help from a preacher named Travis and his wife Bobby who bought them a bus ticket gave them food and clothes then they ran to Oklahoma that was 37 years ago and despite all the hardships they faced they're still together.

[@notsofast5495]

There’s a movie there

[@tonlynnduncan4758]

@@notsofast5495 it would make a good movie.

[@ThillerKillerX]

Makes me glad they had each other. Wish them the best.

[@donnarepsher3474]

It has that effect on me too. Lost my mom when I was 15, my best friend died at 38, which was 31 years ago. This song brings it all back as if it was yesterday. Brilliant lyrics and a flawless delivery.

[@grapefruitm00n]

I'm glad she found happiness...so sorry she had a rotten upbringing. Most animal mothers would let themselves be torn to pieces if necessary protecting their babies from predators. Human mothers turn a blind eye, shrug, and let predators into their homes and repeatedly maul their children. Sad, really...

[@LeewardStudios]

My brother retired yesterday as a firefighter/paramedic. He survived cancer, injury and circumstance to see his children grown and making their way in the world. Kudos my hero. Every scare from the past 25 years comes back like a demon to remind me of the lives I still need to guide to the future. I want my brother’s example to be like that rear view mirror. In my face, showing me how to be a father.

[@jeladsnikpoh1289]

I never was a huge fan of Meatloaf, but wanted to pay respect and tribute by ’discovering' his wonderfully deep, melancholic music today. So glad I did, as his depth and passion in music speaks true to my soul. I can't think of music that I ’relate’ with better then this, and I like a broad range of music. Shame I've deprived myself of this until now, it's like when I ’discovered' Pink Floyd. RIP, dear friend. You never died, you and your legacy live on in ways you never imagined! This song hurts so good, it's like reading my autobiography, or looking in a mirror... THANK YOU.

[@sheyennealicia1976]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Selaithify]

Rest in Peace Meat Loaf. Your legacy is some of the best music of all time.

[@rosehawkins499]

I remember when this album came out. I was in such a dark place in my life. Struggling with depression, and alcohol. I woke up one morning with a bad hangover. A voice inside my head said this is not okay. This will not solve the problems you are having. So I grabbed my headphones and this cd and went on long walks and did alot of soul searching. I've been sober ever since.

[@daves8429]

Hang in there 🌹rose!

[@josephmohawk9016]

I am a huge fan of Meat loaf... Link up with me. Email: [e-mail]

[@raypeters7449]

sometimes that voice is faith that someone we can't even see has in you.. glad you came through it..

[@rosehawkins499]

@@raypeters7449 you know my friend, I believe you're right still sober btw. You have an awesome day and God bless 🙏

[@mikeysmith3755]

1000cc

[@rahaan365]

Meat Loaf reacted to Steinman's death by saying, "We didn't know each other, we were each other."

[@andrewgraham7659]

Meatloaf one of those one of a kind voices, Irreplaceable,

[@Michelle-mt2gj]

Wow this one actually Hurts. I cannot remember a time when I did not listen to Meat Loaf. He is one of the Best. So sad to see him leave the earth. RIP

[@amac6483]

Yes it does hurt. A great song though.

[@jrock2264]

Hurts. Heart. Is. Broken.

[@metvelle]

Rip Jim steinmen you wrote some incredible songs

[@onefortheroad2291]

I grew up with my family listening to Meat Loaf. When this album came out it was his comeback and I was a bit older, about 12 or 13. I remember this video coming out as a single to follow up “I’d do anything for love”. When I saw this video at the time I thought it seemed so dramatic and a bit over the top. This song is not one that plays too often so when I heard it the Other day I decided to watch the video, having these faint memories. What an absolute different impression it leaves on me today as a 41 year old man than as a 13 year old boy. The lyrics and video mean so much more. The losses of loved ones over the years, finding love, getting married, having beautiful wonderful children. All the hardships and all the good times. And all this is punctuated by the loss of the man himself who brought this song to life. This is for me, and I imagine many others, such an emotional song and brings me to tears. RIP Meat. Love your family and friends, and even though it’s hard to do every day, try to take tiny pauses to appreciate those we have. Rarely do we recognize the value of a moment until it has become a distant memory

[@tubayuksel7293]

You made good comment my friend. Best wishes from me to you from my heart.

[@user-wb3vc1vo1h]

Still there in 2024 and for ever and ever as long as I am living, Iam 57 at the moment.😂

[@deshalpandithage4208]

I am 47 from Asia, we all grew up with this sound.

[@michaelmagaw6870]

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[@francollins8487]

Wake up this morning to the very very sad news that Meatloaf the God of music has gone. What a Lovely genuine gentleman he was. Heaven has reserved a special place for him. Meatloaf you have made so many people happy with your talent and music. Much Love to your family. Rest in peace big fella 🙏😔💔😢😞💙

[@brutaldeluxe8843]

RIP Meatloaf, you legend. What a track, sends shivers down my spine every time.

[@ejirou1]

It's quite prolific and does emote memories

[@daughteroftiaran]

This song is epic. The emotional journey it takes you on is just … wow.

[@puffeis]

Rest in peace u fucking legend! This is still a masterpiece ! She used her body just like a bandage She use my body just like a wound I'll probably never know where she disappeared But I can see rising up out of the back seat now Just like an angel rising out of a tomb

[@puffeis]

6 month ago - i still love it!

[@exxonein7729]

8 months still love it

[@raylomicka8923]

I have been searching for the name of the actress who was featured in this video - cannot find her name. Does anyone know her name? Much thanks.

[@MarkMahoney]

The skies were pure and the fields were green... the sun was brighter than it's ever been...Rip Meatloaf 💞

[@ethansmith7272]

Gutted to hear that Jim died. He was the best song writer ever Also RIP Meatloaf. He was the best singer of all time for me

[@henbane2247]

Yeah I'm gutted, too. R.I.P.

[@randomtransportguyx4397]

Its really sad I was crying abit

[@henbane2247]

@@randomtransportguyx4397 I was as well

[@slendermanthetoaster6675]

im only 14, and this song reminds me a lot of my friend who commited suicide last year. this song helps a lot, i knew them for 10 years and never noticed that they were feeling like that. i miss them and love them a lot. please look out for your friends and familys and people u dont even really know, youll never know whats going on in someones head. i love you, aoife, i hope you feel better now

[@user-vy1hk6wx2w]

My friend was murdered by her Dad’s girlfriend who was jealous of because she was going through hard times I came back into her life to help her from that abyss of depression and loneliness she was my best friend and miss her every day this song helps me try and cope with my loss and loneliness I miss the sound of her voice her funny laugh and the corny jokes I can relate with you thanks for sharing

[@jimdeiner9293]

Reach out for support, if you feel you need to. ... and maybe even if you don't feel (yet) that you need to.

[@usgonzo]

His videos were every bit as epic as the songs. He is a rock legend

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

7 minutes 43 seconds of musical perfection

[@rxtsec1]

And its edited for video

[@dominickpagani8440]

The full song is over ten min if you haven't heard it yet. A few of his songs are usually cut down a few min for music videos.

[@paulwojnilowicz5265]

So much for the unwritten rules of radio! 305 screw you!

[@bramtahasoni]

This was the first song I heard from him and boy oh boy was it a real road trip... He was a ballad master like no other, with the voice to match. RIP legend!

[@andreaso8886]

I still start crying when I see the boy crash with the plane. It touches me so much. For me, this is Meat Loaf's best song. Deeply emotional and so sad, so tragic. And so tragic for all of us that we lost him.

[@Futrdreamer]

For me, the first portion of this video ALWAYS makes me cry and leaves a lasting impression on my mind after each time I listen to it

[@elvissimpson9060]

The way he sings "and I grew up with my best friend, Kenny" really gets me. I have always remembered this video. Watching it again after all this time was actually very emotional for me. Meatloaf was truly awesome. You don't know what you got til it's gone, and now he is. I hope he's performing his ass off to god right now. So long, you rockin' legend 🖤🤘🦇

[@sheyennealicia1976]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chrismilesonline]

Meatloaf's songs meant a lot to me growing up. Especially "Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are". Now that's a long title :-) The song reminds me of my friend Steve that left life way too early. It was written and composed by a less infamous musician and songwriter, Jim Steinman. Meatloaf breathed so much life into the song. Songs are amazing... You can touch people and help them while you are alive even after you are gone... Not too many things are like that. Meatloaf is gone but his songs will live on for many years to come to touch new people and help them.

[@lindahoffman2692]

Chris, Meatloaf breathed life into it because it was HIS story of his violent abusive alcoholic father! “He’s behind me and he’s gaining ground” was what he felt his entire life but his massive talent still couldn’t be crushed! May he Rest Easy now ❤️

[@clarkturner7484]

On the Dan rather interview (KZbin). Meat Loaf was asked, what is the one thing that bothers him more than anything in the world. He responded when people type his name as one word. Good job 👌

[@sheyennealicia1976]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗I just want to hug you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leoleeangel]

Absolutely gutted. The world just lost a lyrical storytelling genius today. R. I. P Meat loaf. 😭😭😭

[@97widerider]

We actually lost it with Jim Steinman but yes , what a loss.

[@jodydunning3078]

Thank you Mom and Dad for the early years of my life to tune me into the best music that has carried on in my life. Rest in peace to you both!!!!

[@anth5189]

RIP Meatloaf, your great music will live on.

[@davidtaylor2518]

Steinmans epic lyrics. Matched by meats epic theatrical delivery. Made for each other. 👍

[@henbane2247]

Definitely. Rock opera

[@paulwojnilowicz5265]

Hard to believe it has been 27 years since this was released! Seems like yesterday!

[@25KSubsWithNoVideosChallenge]

Music is the closest thing we have to a time machine.

[@QuicknStraight]

RIP Jim Steinman. Gifted songwriter.

[@jonathandukeman1327]

Absolutely love this guy. His music hits deep in the soul for those who listen.

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman: "Close as any brothers that you ever knew" They are now once again reunited in Rock n Roll Heaven collaborating on another epic masterpiece that ,sadly we here on earth will never get to hear. Rock on, both of you and we shall continue to enjoy the legacy you both left behind.

[@Nipponsuki]

I haven't heard the song in forever it's a shame I'm just coming back to it now, it hits so differently as an adult and the lyrics so much deeper than I could understand then. RIP Meat Loaf!

[@mbradfield53]

I love Meatloaf but hadn't heard this song until I watched the musical and this was sung

[@markmike7933]

Yeah life hadn't beaten the living #### out of us yet :) Good times too of course. But between now and then....yes, different feelings it emotes.

[@mrgreen1759]

Nobody could tell a story through song like Meatloaf could. Still remember hearing the first Bat out of hell album for the first time and being blown away. R.I.P big man.

[@clemsgem1212]

Man, this song and video hits differently now he's gone. Rest in Peace, Legend. You will be missed

[@martiwest2594]

Don’t think he’d appreciate being called legend He hated that and icon too. But he’s devastatingly gone now, but it wouldn’t be respectful However I’ll always think of him as an icon! Peace out no disrespect but the truth/

[@user-ev3vx2vd6y]

очень тяжело смотреть без слез....(it's hard to wathcing without tears) From Belarus with love...❤

[@alterbridgefan99]

"She used her body just like a bandage, she used my body just like a wound" DAMN!!!!!!!!

[@phoenixgoldenstudios5837]

I’m in tears I can’t stop crying I get it we all gotta go one day but I wasn’t ready for this.I grew up listening too all his music had every poster on my walls stood inline for his album bad attitude which was so hard too get . This feels like a dream 💭R.I.P you are a pure soul and will forever be missed

[@jrock2264]

:(

[@gemmapotts4161]

Don't think anyone was ready for this such sad news I grew up listening to him

[@superbenlantz]

Yeah. I get you.

[@daldladla]

Much love

[@AccidentalPreppper]

we're just going home...

[@dayactor]

It has been one year and almost five months. There is not a single song by you that I can't listen to without tearing up, especially "Objects in the rearview mirror, Alive, Blind as bat, Martha". Wherever your essence and spirit is Meat I hope you're in no pain and rocking, know we all love and miss you so very much.

[@irenarobh6058]

rip fly high the best singer in the world.

[@zak2773]

i believe certain artists are sent to us to remind us that our purpose is grace and art. meatloaf is one of them.

[@blackfeatherearthchild1232]

I call that a truther❤💚💜

[@joaomauriciotlima3741]

Spot on !!!!

[@The50Fordman]

@@joaomauriciotlima3741 Jim Steinman also deserves a lot of credit.

[@daves8429]

So right zak....

[@dianemendham8094]

Anyone here in 2020?? I love this song!

[@daves8429]

Was living in Germany when this great song was released. My son had just been born, and I vowed to never be like the father in this song. Still listening and still vowing....

[@kendhoward551]

Meat, and Jim Steinman, remain among the top ten of my most favorite collaborator's of music and poetry ... ROCK ON !!!

[@DonPandemoniac]

Right here, forever enjoying this masterpiece

[@borisbrexit5978]

I am here in 2020!!! Lockdown and loaded!! Man is a legend who bet all the odds to become one of the best singers in the world. 4 decades later still gives me goosebumps when i listen to the legend. Who is meatloaf.

[@KAP814]

@@daves8429 I hope you keep that vow

[@karldavis7392]

"we got our dream reborn and our upholstery torn..." - Jim Steinman was the greatest, a true legend. In a million years I could never write lyrics like that.

[@billgrogan7856]

Yes this is a beautiful song the way it's written and composed is absolutely awesome but without a meatloaf to perform it it would still be sitting on the shelf somewhere meatloaf did this song Justice I don't know anybody else who could have done it better😊

[@dalebradley4078]

God meatloaf knows how to tell an epic story

[@goldenblue8991]

Dale Bradley I agree

[@24SparrowJack]

he doesn't write his songs you know

[@michellemann3124]

Jim Steinman knows how to tell an epic story; Meat Loaf knows how to perform it!

[@aukevandekken917]

Klopt God is de dj en das God. Maar Auke is jezus christus en die was hier op aarde en door alle muziek weet ik dat omdat het mijn man was en is. Nu voor eeuwig we zijn ermee bezig het komt bijna uit het plan. Amen Shalom shalom. Ja dat was hou heit Rinkj van Dekken slaan en slaan en de Mud ook leffert. Toch blijven het onze ouder zei je dat moet ik nu denken. zo verwerken wij onze innerlijke pijn van onze voor ouders. Nou wij hebben het opgeruimd voor hun allemaal en iedereen over de hele wereld is hier mee Bezig. Ik weet 5 diminsie. aien alles bestaat. alles gaat om geld macht en oorlog. maar dat werkt niet. Het gaat zo als het zou. liefde geen geweld niet stelen alles gratis.

[@mikeychainsaw9760]

Question is was it a true story or just and epic tale to tell.

[@thingsrruff625]

Devastatingly beautiful song. I will never get tired of listening to his songs, even when they make me cry.

[@HiddenStrengthTimelapseDrawing]

This song has taken on a much deeper meaning for me since both Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf have passed away. The music they made together in the first two Bat out of Hell albums will always carry a special place in my heart.

[@Maples01]

Ah damn, a look back into the 90's, if only I could go back