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When Meat Loaf sang "I would do anything for love but I won't do that", what exactly was "that"? What would he not do?

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Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M Best Comment
Put ketchup on a hot dog.
KarenKC · 56-60, F
@Fukfacewillie I had to give it the BA, it was so funny. Lol :)
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
@KarenKC You have a keen sense of humor…
KarenKC · 56-60, F
@Fukfacewillie Thanks. :)

Kwek00 · 41-45, M
Leave her...
I think that's the only Meat Loaf song, where Jim Steinmans' character actually loves a woman on a deeper level.

… 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
Kwek00 · 41-45, M
@HootyTheNightOwl Well yeah... That's fairly close to what the original song is about.
Nightwings · 31-35, F
@Kwek00 I agree with you, but it was never really clear to me. I've probably listened to the extended version more than 30 times, I was obsessed with Meat Loaf in my youth lol. My favorite song is "If I Can't Have You" although "I’d Lie for You" is up there for me too. =D
Kwek00 · 41-45, M
@Nightwings That can be... but the clue comes at the ending, I can understand people might have missed it. Just like a lot of people seem to miss, that the guy ain't happy with his girlfriend at the end of "paradise by the dashboard light".
SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
Lose weight
I think he meant he won't marry her. If you listen to his songs a lot of them are about not wanting to commit
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@robingoodfellow Let me sleep on it, baby, baby, let me sleep on it...
@LordShadowfire exactly.

I want you
I need you
But there aint no way I'm ever gonna love you
KarenKC · 56-60, F
@LordShadowfire Paradise By The Dashboard Light.
@robingoodfellow Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad.

I went to see Meat Loaf in concert in 1996. He sang both those songs as well as the one in my post.
22Michelle · 70-79, T
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout Then he's going to be missing out big time!
ArishMell · 70-79, M
Ah, well...

Long time since I listend to the song but isn't actually the woman who sings that line?
Keeper · M
reubles · 41-45, M
I've asked this many times. With no clear answer. But I'm sticking with my theory with meatloaf not into eating ass
AntisocialTroll · 56-60, F
Share his toothbrush.
KarenKC · 56-60, F
@SomeMichGuy Lol :)
@KarenKC Actually, I am impressed with the knowledge of both this song and his fuller repertoire which has been brought to bear on this question--what a delightful post!
KarenKC · 56-60, F
@SomeMichGuy I'm glad you like it. :)
MasterLee · 56-60, M
Agree to marry her? To love her for the rest of her life?

[media=https://youtu.be/C11MzbEcHlw]
Adrift · 61-69, F
That which he would not do.
ShenaniganFoodie · 36-40, M
Play Tennis
Penny · 46-50, F
i htink he means lie, like he wont lie to her
Nimbus · M
Support Liverfool FC.
he would not comment on you post any more,

best comment, ketchup on a hot dog,,I say "pfft "
Kiesel · 56-60, M
Eat meatloaf
updown2020 · 61-69, M
The that is for you to fill in. I am guessing unless there is an answer.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
HootyTheNightOwl · 41-45
He quit giving her best comment.
Bowenw · 61-69, M
But 2 out of 3 ain't bad ...

[media=https://youtu.be/bhpnN3rkMwc]
Entwistle · 56-60, M
Feltching!
Royrogers · 61-69, M
I expect the lyrics mean different things to different people
Seriously, but just judging from the video, what he won't do is sell his soul to the devil, not even for love. He's a stranded soul, trapped between heaven and hell, and the love of a woman is inviting him to join her ... in hell.
22Michelle · 70-79, T
Entwistle · 56-60, M
Put pineapple on a pizza.
Sooner or later you'll be screwing around.
No I won't do that.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
Fooling around or cheating.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
Most of what Diddy made his guests do at his Freak Offs
gregloa · 61-69, M
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BrandonWyatt36 · 36-40, M
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