About the song
Meat Loaf, a legendary rock singer known for his powerful vocals and theatrical performances, released “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” as a timeless anthem of compromise and acceptance. This upbeat and energetic song, released in 1977, became a hit single and a defining track on Meat Loaf’s album “Bat Out of Hell.”
With his distinctive voice and dramatic delivery, Meat Loaf explores the themes of relationships, compromise, and the pursuit of happiness. Through introspective lyrics and Meat Loaf’s energetic performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “I’ve been searching for a love, that will last forever,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to explore the challenges and compromises that can arise in relationships, while also emphasizing the importance of finding happiness and fulfillment. The song’s refrain, “Two out of three ain’t bad,” conveys a message of acceptance and a willingness to compromise for the sake of love.
Throughout the song, Meat Loaf’s powerful vocals and theatrical delivery create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s energetic rhythm and catchy melody make it easy to sing along to and enjoy.
“Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” is more than just a popular rock song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s relatable lyrics and energetic performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Baby, we can talk all night
But that ain’t gettin us nowhere
I told you everything I possibly can
There’s nothing left inside of here
And maybe you can cry all night
But that’ll never change the way that I feel
The snow is really piling up outside
I wish you wouldn’t make me leave here
I poured it on and I poured it out
I tried to show you just how much I care
I’m tired of words and I’m too hoarse to shout
But you’ve been cold to me so long
I’m crying icicles instead of tears
And all I can do is keep on telling you
I want you (I want you)
I need you (I need you)
There ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad (don’t be sad ’cause)
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad (’cause)
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
You’ll never find your gold on a sandy beach
You’ll never drill for oil on a city street
I know you’re looking for a ruby in a mountain of rocks
But there ain’t no Coup de Ville
Hiding at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box
I can’t lie (I can’t lie)
I can’t tell you that I’m something I’m not
No matter how I try
I’ll never be able to give you something
Something that I just haven’t got
There’s only one girl I’ll ever love
And that was so many years ago
And though I know I’ll never get her out of my heart
She never loved me back
Ooh I know
Well I remember how she left me on a stormy night
Oh she kissed me and got out of our bed
And though I pleaded and I begged her not to walk out that door
She packed her bags and turned right away
And she kept on telling me
She kept on telling me
She kept on telling me
I want you (I want you)
I need you (I need you)
There ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad (don’t be sad ’cause)
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
I want you (I want you)
I need you (I need you)
There ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad (don’t be sad ’cause)
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Baby, we can talk all night
But that ain’t getting us nowhere