About the song
Meat Loaf, a larger-than-life figure in rock music, released “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” in 1993, a song that quickly became a global sensation. This powerful ballad, with its soaring vocals and dramatic lyrics, showcased Meat Loaf’s unique ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level.
The song’s introspective narrative explores the complexities of love and the lengths to which one might go for a beloved partner. Meat Loaf’s passionate delivery captures the intensity and vulnerability of the protagonist’s emotions. The iconic opening lines, “I’d do anything for love, but I won’t do that,” set the stage for a tale of devotion and sacrifice.
The song’s production is equally impressive, featuring a lush orchestral arrangement that complements Meat Loaf’s vocals. The combination of rock and classical elements creates a rich and textured sound that adds to the song’s emotional impact. The bridge, with its soaring harmonies and dramatic crescendo, is a particular highlight, showcasing Meat Loaf’s vocal range and control.
“I’d Do Anything For Love” resonated with audiences around the world, topping charts and earning numerous awards. The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its timeless themes and Meat Loaf’s unforgettable performance. It remains a classic of rock music, a testament to the power of love and the enduring appeal of a great song.
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Lyrics
Some days it don’t come easy
Some days it don’t come hard
Some days it don’t come at all
And these are the days that never end
Some nights you’re breathing fire
Some nights you’re carved in ice
Some nights you’re like nothing I’ve ever
Seen before or will again
Maybe I’m crazy, but it’s crazy and it’s true
I know you can save me, no-one else can save me now but you
As long as the wheels are turning
As long as the bays are burning
As long as your dreams are coming true
You’d better believe it
I would do anything for love
I know it’s true and that’s a fact
I would do anything for love
And there’ll never be no turning back
But I’ll never do it better than I do it with you
So long, so long
And I would do anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
I would do anything for love but I won’t do that
I won’t do that
I would do anything for love
Anything you’ve been dreaming of, but I just won’t do that
I would do anything for love
Anything you’ve been dreaming of, but I just won’t do that
I would do anything for love
Anything you’ve been dreaming of, but I just won’t do that
I would do anything for love
Anything you’ve been dreaming of, but I just won’t do that
I would do anything for love
Anything you’ve been dreaming of, but I just won’t do that
I would do anything for love
Anything you’ve been dreaming of, but I just won’t do
But I’ll never stop dreaming of you
every night of my life, no way
But I would do anything for love
But I won’t do that
Oh, I won’t do that
Will you raise me up? Will you help me down?
Will you get me right out of this godforsaken town?
Can you make it all a little less cold?
I can do that
I can do that
Will you hold me sacred? Will you hold me tight?
Can you colourise my life, I’m so sick of black and white?
Can you make it all a little less old?
I can do that
Oh I can do that
Will you make me some magic with your own two hands?
Can you build an emerald city with these grains of sand?
Can you give me something I can take home?
I can do that
I can do that
Will you cater to every fantasy I got?
Will you hose me down with holy water, if I get too hot?
Will you take me places I’ve never known?
I can do that
Oh, I can do that
After a while you’ll forget everything
It was a brief interlude and a midsummer night’s fling
And you’ll see that it’s time to move on
No, I won’t do that
I won’t do that
I know the territory, I’ve been around
It’ll all turn to dust and we’ll all fall down
Sooner or later you’ll be screwing around
I won’t do that
No, I won’t do
Anything for love
Oh, I would do anything for love
I would do anything for love
but I won’t do that
No, I won’t do that