One of the best reactions to this song I've ever seen 🤣🤣🤣

Meatloaf started out in musicals on theater and was in Rocky Horror. All of his music is designed to be performed. Rock opera is the genre.

As you are singers, you might be interested in the fact that Meat Loaf is a Heldentenor (heroic tenor). He was offered 60.000 $/year by an opera house if he would take his time just to train his voice for 5 years. After this training time he would have gotten a well-paid job at the opera. Real Heldentenors are very rare. But he turned down the offer, because he thought that the opera would narrow him down. He wanted to do his own stuff in his own way. And he did. 😁 Meat Loaf is the singer's name. His father, an alcoholic policeman, called him Meat since he was a little child because he thought the little boy looked like a piece of red meat. Not cool in my opinion. He kept that name until today. His real Name is Marvin Lee Aday. He later changed Marvin into Michael. Meat said that the only person who called him by his real name was his mother. But she sadly died in 1967 of breast cancer, when he was only 20 years old. The band is called "The Neverland Express" because JIm Steinman, the composer of most of the songs Meat was singing is a huge Peter Pan Fan. Jim Steinman characterizes his songs as a mixture of rock, gospel and Richard-Wagner-operas. He thought Meat was the perfect singer to perform his songs. So a life-long musical partnership and friendship began. Another characteristic detail about Meat's approach to a new song: He always emphasizes that he is in the first place an actor and in the second place a singer. So he approaches a song not as a singer but as an actor, which means he first reads the song text 10 - 20 times and tries to find the character he would play in this particular song. Only then he moves over to the musical performance. He admits that his band members are sometimes a bit annoyed about that method, because it takes a long time.

This song, a true American classic, is indeed a one-act play. Meat Loaf himself once said "Most singers think they can act. I've always been an actor who thought he could sing." I posted this on another reaction video, and I didn't see it here, so I figured I'd point this out: The first line of the song: "Well I remember every little thing, as if it happened only yesterday..." This song is looking -back-, to this couple's beginning. It's a musical flashback...a dream sequence. They've been together for what seems like (to him, at least) an eternity when the song begins. A line later in the song: "I'll never break my promise, or forget my vow, but God only knows what I can do right now." Yes, he caved to his hormonal urges, and said what she wanted to get what he felt he NEEDED at the time. But even then, he had a sense of Honor, and he kept his word as it was given. He took her away, and he made her his wife. He never left her. He will love her till the end of Time. He just doesn't LIKE her any more...but he will still honor his promise, while praying for its end. The end of Time cannot come soon enough. The 'background' lines at the end of the song: Her: "It never felt so good, it never felt so right. We would glow like the metal on the edge of a knife." Him: "It was long ago, and it was far away, and it was so much better than it is today." Again, he was keeping his promise. He continued to treat her with love, treat her with respect. SHE was still 'happy', though the teenage passion had obviously cooled. But while keeping his vow, he was miserable. The glory days were gone, and now he was left with a 'job' he would not quit, because he was still an honorable man. The depth of this song was, and still is, incredible.

“So now I’m praying for the end of time” signals it’s years later & they’ve been married for some time.

They just don’t make em like this anymore. Meatloaf was an incredible performer and singer. 🕊️

Glad you noticed that she was also praying for the end of time. A lot of people miss that part.

The song is telling the story from the perspective of several years later, as evidenced by the first line ("I remember every little thing as if it happened only yesterday") and the part Meat Loaf (the guy) sings at the very end ("Well, it was long ago and it was far away and it was so much better than it is today"). Parts one and two (called "Paradise" and "Let Me Sleep on It," respectively) are telling the story of how the two first got together as a couple (the implication is that it was on prom night, hence Meat Loaf wearing a tuxedo shirt and slacks) and he promised to stay with her for the rest of his life in order to . . . be with her. Part three ("Praying for the End of Time") cuts to the present, when they have been together for years and have gotten tired of each other; the guy still refuses to break his promise to stay with her until the end of time (props to him on that), so he's "praying for the end of time to hurry up and arrive" so he doesn't have to be with her any more. The point is, even though it might initially seem like an immediate reversal from trying to get with her to wanting out, it's actually just a transition from recounting the past to telling how it is now. Oh. And the lyrics she sings at the very end are "It never felt so good, it never felt so right, and we were glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife." In case you can't tell, I have loved this song for years. It's probably my favorite song by Meat Loaf. I have know the whole song by heart for at least twenty years now, and it's definitely on my list of karaoke duets I want to do if I ever get a girlfriend that is willing to do karaoke.

One of the most brilliant songs ever made. And the older you get, the better the song gets. Brilliant

RIP Jim Steinman. Master storyteller and songwriter. The world was made a better place with his music. He made us laugh at ourselves. Told the stories of raging teenage hormones and love, lust and heartbreak (in this case, all in one song)

"Was she in Meatloaf?" . . . No, but Meatloaf wanted to be in her! tee hee

This was revolutionary when it came out. It blew everyone's minds.

Jack black was influenced by Meatloaf, Meatloaf played on Broadway in “Hair” and “Rocky horror show” and on Movies! His shirt and suspenders are costume for a prom tux, This is prom night paradise their singing about. That’s Meatloaf theatre, he said he never sang, but preformed a character on stage! Yes this is theater and even in concert they performed to character!

Ellen Foley did the actual original singing in this video, the girl in the video is Karla DeVito, an awesome singer in her own right that sang on tour. She also had a couple of solo albums that were pretty good. "Cool World" was her best album.

Bat out of hell is easily one of the best rock opera albums every made. A story of two 17yr olds in a parked car (paradise by the dashboard light) he wants to go all the way (home run) she stops him asking if he will commit. He promises to love her until the end of time, at the end he wants to honor his promise despite he can't stand her anymore.

I’m surprised kids don’t know the baseball slang terms for the various steps of making out. First base: kissing; second: fondling with hands on top of clothes, third: hands under clothes; home run: all the way. I was in college in the mid-‘80s, and this was still a staple in the dorm rooms and at parties. I remember in the first month of my freshman year in my dorm room one night, and there was a party in the apartment building across the alley where this song was blaring out of the windows.

“...we were glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife!” Great lyric.

The part where they can’t stand each other is supposed to be years later in their relationship.

I was 14 the summer this came out, we used to go to a skating rink (it was the 70's lol) on Sat nights they had a dance every weekend, the girls sang her part the boys sang his part. Being a teen in the 70's was good.

Jim Steinman wrote the entire album. He is a genius.

If you want to hear how incredible Meatloaf is on vocals: "Heaven can wait." Same album.

The end part they were singing: “It was long ago, and it was far away- so much better than it is today.” “It never felt so good, it never felt so right- we were glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife.”

Back in the day we all had headphones. One because we played it too loud for our parents, two because of the separation that was created in the music during that time. Headphones.

You're right about listening as you're driving. As a truck driver who drives at night, when my head grows heavy and my sight grows dim, this song is my go-to for a pick-me-up and I'm always wide awake after singing along a time or two.

She sings with a power level that few can match.

No one put more emotion into their songs than Meatloaf did.

The album this tune is from is called "Bat Out Of Hell". It is one of the biggest selling albums of all time with close to 40 million copies sold.

Meatloaf was famed for giving his all in every performance, so much so they used to keep oxygen on the side of the stage for him. He actually collapsed on stage in a London gig and had to be taken off on a stretcher to hospital. Cut to 18 months later when he came back and had the stage crew wheel him onto stage on a stretcher, pure Meatloaf entertainment.

The name 'Meatloaf' came from an insult his father called him, as he was always a chunky boy. His father said that he was nothing but meat. So he went with that, and made it a positive, instead of a negative.

This album was produced by Jim Steinman.. Everything he did was huge and theatrical. Meatloaf, Bonny Tyler, Streets of Fire, etc.. all huge productions

This song spent more time on the top 100 chart then any other song in history.

That boy said lemme sleep on it 😂😂

I've heard this song a hundred times, and STILL geek out about the band backing this enormous, amazing song. I mean, the operetta that is this song is worth watching by itself, but there is So. Much. Going. On. behind it. Honky tonk piano, cathedral organ, that opening guitar riff that really sets the stage, amazing backup vocals, and last but absolutely not least THAT BASS LINE. WHAT A SONG!

Two minutes in: "...This seems a bit risqué..." Oh, ho! Just you wait! 😂 Nothing cheers me up more on a cold, wet, grey day in England than finding a new reaction video to "Paradise"! Loved watching you both react to it, and yes, rock opera is definitely what they were going for! "Bat Out Of Hell", "I'd Do Anything For Love" and "Objects in the Rearview Mirror" are also epic, theatrical songs by Meat Loaf, and written by the same composer, Jim Steinman (not John Rzeznik as stated in the YT music video info!).

Jack Black was 8 years old when this song came out. Meatloaf was first.

The ending is what makes the song a favorite for me. Showing he shouldn’t have given in for a short-term activity that had long-term repercussions.

In the song, they both get caught up in the moment, hormones can do that to you, and now they look back and realize that everything they had thought was going to happen just isn't. I've also assumed that their moment of Paradise By the Dashboard Light might have lead to an unexpected baby and that's why they are still together even though they aren't really happy.

Meatloaf lived the Rock Opera. Every performance was a show including theatrics. I remember going to the dollar midnight show and watching the movie Rocky Horror Picture Show. It was definitely an audience participation event.

She sang "it never felt so good, it never felt so right, we were glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife"

I was actually 17 when this song hit it's peak!!! It was the 70's I saw Meatloaf, he was a maniac and he is a great singer!!!

The puffy shirt!!!!!!!!!!!! "But I don't want to be a pirate!" - Seinfeld That earned a sub from me. Oh, this song was at one time considered one of the greatest break up songs in history.

when i was at higschool we'd sing this song in bars with the guys singing meatloafs bits and our girls singing her bits, bring back great memories, and we were barely 17 and drunk, god forbid

"See how men do"? - he said I'll never break my promise or forget my vow.

Loved your reactions. Thank you.

Female singing chorus at the end..... “It never felt so good, it never felt so right, we were glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife”

1977 I was 27, been married 9 years and had 3 kids - btw still married to her going on 53 years - it was different times back then. We couldn't come out and just say it like they do today - back then we had to be more subtle. For example the lyrics of "Lay Lady Lay" by Bob Dylan - there should be no doubt what they were really singing about. Lay, lady, lay Lay across my big brass bed Stay, lady, stay Stay with your man awhile PS - loved your reaction - it's great to be so young - enjoy every day!

Keep Digging 70's and 80's Music will change your perspective !!!!!!!!

this man sings his heart and soul in his music he almost collapsed on stage once when they sung the song in front of the music producers the record company blew them away

At the time they shot the video, the two of them were actually seeing each other. They did make a Broadway show of Bat Out of Hell a few years back.

Fun Fact: Featured on 1977's Bat Out Of Hell, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” showcased the vocal talents of singer Ellen Foley(she co-starred in the sitcom Night Court for one season). ...Ellen Foley, who sang on the album, declined to go on the tour. Karla DeVito assumed live performance responsibilities, so the music video was created by syncing the video of DeVito's performance to the audio of Foley's vocals.

Y'all two are crazy! Don't ever change that. This was the best reaction to this song I've seen on KZfaq, and I've seen just about all of them. Keep it up!

Where have you two been my whole music reaction life?, I get good vibes from you both

His backup singer is Danny DeVito’s sister, Karla.

Love that you took the time and made the effort to comprehend the whole story. A lot of reactors completely miss it. Thumbs up.

It was long ago, far away. So much better than it is today.

The loaf was really into opera a lot he likes theater and he tries to put a story when he performs alive

Thank you for the reaction. You two were fun to watch. Always be happy

The moral of the story is to not make rash decisions. The song is from the perspective of an older couple looking back on their beginnings as a couple and how they grew apart but won’t break the commitment they made to each other as 17 year old kids. So the only way to get out of the relationship is for time to end. It is making fun of the religious ideology of till death do us part and the damage that causes by forcing people to stay in unhealthy relationships. I enjoyed your reaction. Looking forward to seeing more. 👍🏻

Bands back then really knew how to put on a show.

I played with Meatloaf in the 90"s. He went by Meatloaf. We called him Meat. That is what he preferred.

The part at the end, they are both thinking of the past. He's thinking how long ago it was (Judging by the Doo Wop in the beginning, about 15 years) and she is thinking back to that moment in the car.

Love Love LOVE Meat Loaf...absolutely brilliant singer and theatrical performer! Karla DeVito is amazing as well.

Even in 1978, they were going for an old-fashioned musical theater/1950s-style rock vibe. Meatloaf never wanted to be a rock star. He always wanted to be in musicals. You should react to some of a "Rocky Horror Picture." He's in the movie, though he doesn't have the best song, but I think you will find it a little... different.

Meatloaf actually played Jack Black's dad in Tenacious D and they had a song together in the movie called Kickapoo.

The woman in the video is not the person singing. Ellen Foley is. She's an actress, who was under contract else where and couldn't get permission for the video or tour. Meal Loaf played Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Which might help explain the Theatrical Rock.

Thank you girls I laughed all the way through that with you definitely not normal song that's why it stands out the way it does

Rock Opera, is what they called it, and Meatloaf was the king. He was a solo performer but hired best musicians and singers for backup.

These are theatre nerds playing rock music. They were acting out the song and it is fantastic.

I had soooooo much fun listening to you two with this song. Thank you for such a great time!

This was a fantastic reaction, thank you! I had to go pour a drink halfway through because I was having so much fun watch you two react to this...interesting...video. Meatloaf was certainly an individual lol!

I love the way that they move from one form of music to another in this song. A real theatrical production.

This Pop song was huge. It was totally different, huge. You are right, they weren't just singing, they were putting on a play.

Jim Steinman wrote most of Meatloaf's song either working together or on his own. Interesting tidbit, Jim wrote a couple of songs you may remember - Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" and Barry Manilow's "Read Em and Weep". Meatoaf sang them bith as well and does an awesome job on both of them.

I'm glad you got the song after a bit. Every man gets it. And I think every woman also get it. This isn't just teenage hormones: adults of both sexes go through this, too!

For Meat Loaf, every song was a character piece for him, so he became the song. And when you consider how much of a narrative poet Jim Steinman was, it was not only natural for Meat Loaf to become a character, it was essential.

Meat Loaf was really the first Rock Opera singer that crossed over. He was an actor who turned out to be a rock star.

Great reaction. Meatloaf was a major feature of my teenage years. Rock Opera at it very finest. Always loved songs, the lyrics, the stories - brilliance.

Check out Meatloaf’s “I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that” it’s a few years after this video. The music video version is very theatrical.

The band features two members of the E Street Band, The Mighty Max Weinberg on drums and Professor Roy Bittan on piano.........

Meatloaf is the lead singer, but the group is called Meatloaf. Girls, if you get the chance, go and see Bat Out Of Hell The Musical. It adds a whole new meaning to all of his music. It was written for the theatre .

Lovely reaction to a everlasting hymn! Sex is not love.

You like music that tells a story? I'll make a combo suggestion. Two songs by the group 'Rainbow" the first song, "Stargazer", begins a story and takes it through to a logical conclusion. The second song "A Light In The Black" is the epilogue to that story. The vocalist is Ronnie James Dio.. a legendary vocalist whom sadly died in 2010. Probably not the type of music you would normally listen to but it is 70's music nonetheless.

Your obsevation of them acting is spot on. In interviews Meatloaf has said he approached live performances as if they were one act plays

The "do you love me?" / "let me sleep on it " duet is the key to the whole thing ....the emotional punch...before the release !

Ladies, I absolutely LOVED your genuine reactions to this iconic Meatloaf song and video!! Fantastic!!

Meat Loaf got the name from his football coach in High School. The whole album Bat Out Of Hell is extraordinary. For theatrics you should see the official music video of I Would Do Anything For Love. The title track Bat Out of Hell was meant to be the best motorcycle crash song ever. The album was produced independently and became at the time the best selling nonlabel album up to that point. No one in the music industry wanted to touch it because it was so different. I believe the album went platinum

this is how this song goes.it starts with meatloaf singing "i remember every little thing as it only happened yesterday".so right away they are thinking back to that "day" when they made that vow to be together till the end of time.she also sings aint no doubt about it we "were" doubly blessed..were as in past tense and were barely 17 at the time.im guessing they are looking back after years of being together just hating eachother because the commited to eachother too young but both gave a vow to be with each other till the end of time.he finishes his song with "it was long ago and it feels far away..and it was so much better then that it is today".so it started good till they have got to that point were they both just want it to end but neither wants to break that vow.i like songs with a story and this one speaks volumes

Meatloaf always gave 110% on every performance, so much so that he needed oxygen at the end of each show.

Great reactions you guys! I loved it, plus I've always liked this song, and Meatloaf in general. It's very theatrical.

Meatloaf and all his shows are like a big musical he is still performing and puts on a great show !!!

Just want to say RIP Meatloaf. If you’ve not done it react to “I would do anything for love”. He made it and a comeback in the 90s. Meatloaf aka Michael Lee Aday 1947 - 2022.

10:04...I love how you cracked up at ...well, let me sleep on it! 😁... Awesome. Yeah this song was so popular when it was new. I was in about 7th, 8th grade ...ish Great reaction.

You should listen to him sing - Hot Patootie... from Rock Horror Picture Show... heck listen to the whole album, heck watch the movie too You will love the sound track

Haha, y'all make this so enjoyable! Love the song and you guys. Subbed.

The guy doing the baseball play-by-play was Phil Rizzuto. Hall of Fame shortstop and the radio voice of the New York Yankees for at least thirty years.

What contemporary songs tell a story? That was the hallmark of the '70s... the lyrics had meaning and told a complete story. And yes, showmanship was often a big deal since it was all about the talent of the artists -- no autotune, no CGI effects. I think Jack Black did a Meatloaf impression once, and no the frilly shirt was NEVER the style in the 70's.

You girls are adorable. It was a great time for music back than.

At least you noticed that they were BOTH singing that they were praying for the end of time. Many don't notice that. Great reaction.

Near the end of the song Ellen Foley repeats: It never felt so good It never felt so right And we were glowing like A metal on the edge of a knife Meat Loaf repeats: It was long ago and it was far away And it was so much better that it is today EDIT: Loved this reaction-video, keep up the good work!

Meatloaf in the male singer. You can also see a much younger version of him, as he played Sax in Rocky Horror Picture Show. The female singer in this video, was actually lip syncing the song, as the original female singer had left after cutting the album that year.