Objects in the Rear View Mirror
Meat Loaf
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Song Background"Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" is a song by Meat Loaf from his seventh studio album "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell."
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Album PerformanceThis album, which includes this song, topped the charts in UK and Australia and reached the top 5 in US, making it one of Meat Loaf's most successful albums.
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Released as a SingleAfter the overwhelming success of the album, "Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" was released as a single in 1994 and peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June that year.
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Elaborate TitleThe song, often simply referred to as "Objects in the Rear View Mirror", is notable for its long, elaborate title, which is a standard warning text seen on passenger-side car mirrors for the safety of drivers.
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Song LengthThe album version of the song has a length of 10 minutes and 15 seconds, making it the second longest single ever released by Meat Loaf.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates three heartrending life stories about a boyhood friend who died in an accident, the singer's abusive relationship with his father, and an unfulfilled romantic relationship.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Michael Bay, who later directed blockbuster films such as Armageddon and Transformers series.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Jim Steinman, a long-term collaborator of Meat Loaf, who also wrote all other songs on the "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell" album.
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Cover VersionsThis song was covered by Finnish symphonic metal band Northern Kings, and their version appears on their 2008 album "Rethroned."
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Live PerformancesDespite its length, the song has become a fan-favorite and is often performed live by Meat Loaf in his concerts.
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Critical ResponseThe song was praised by critics for Meat Loaf's powerful vocal delivery and Steinman's lyrics, although some critics found the song to be overly dramatic.
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Commercial SuccessEven though not as popular as "I'd Do Anything for Love," the song still remains one of Meat Loaf's highest charting songs in the UK, reaching number 26 in the music charts.
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