Modern Girl

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About Modern Girl

"Modern Girl" is a song written by Paul Jacobs and Sarah Durkee, first performed by Meat Loaf. It was also the first single from his 1984 Bad Attitude album, resulting in one of his few hits during the 1980s. The single peaked at number 16 in Ireland and number 17 in the UK.


Year:
2011
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Once a beautiful Miss America married Mr. Right
Had a little baby girl, born on a stormy night
But that was once upon a time, now it's a brand new world

Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
Somewhere just between the past and somethin' dawnin' new

There's a break in the chain, a skip in the clock
Girl that's where I'm gonna find you
Between the boy I was before and what I'm gonna be
There's a clash on the border, a flame in the sky
Girl that's where you're gonna find me

Can't you hear the planet groanin' like a broken down machine
Rusted with the guilty tears of fallen kings and queens
But you and I stand innocent, baby it's a brand new world
Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
(Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl)

We're the son and the daughter on a new freeway
(Gimme the future, gimme the future)
Laughin' while the road maps blow away
(Gimme the future with a modern girl)
We're the son and the daughter and we ain't afraid

(Gimme the future, gimme the future)
Won't be makin' the mistakes our fathers made
(Gimme the future with a modern girl)
(Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl
(Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl

Once a beautiful Miss America married Mr. Right
Had a little baby boy, born on a stormy night
But that was once upon a time, now it's a brand new world

Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl
Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl

We're the son and the daughter on a new freeway
(Gimme the future, gimme the future)
Laughin' while the road maps blow away
(Gimme the future with a modern girl)
We're the son and the daughter and we ain't afraid
(Gimme the future, gimme the future)
Won't be makin' the mistakes our fathers made
(Gimme the future with a modern girl)
(Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl
(Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl

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Meat Loaf

Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday, September 27, 1947), known by his stage name Meat Loaf, is an American hard rock musician and actor. He is noted for the Bat Out of Hell album trilogy consisting of Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell and Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose. Bat Out of Hell has sold more than 43 million copies worldwide. After 35 years, it still sells an estimated 200,000 copies annually and stayed on the charts for over nine years, making it one of the best selling albums of all time. more »

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Written by: PAUL ROSS JACOBS, SARAH B DURKEE

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Modern Girl" is a track from Meat Loaf’s 1984 album "Bad Attitude." This album marked his 4th studio release.
Single Release
The song was released as a single in 1984. It was one of two lead singles for the album, coupled with "Nowhere Fast."
Chart Performance
"Modern Girl" was highly successful in the UK, where it reached number 17 on the singles charts. It performed less well in the US, failing to even trouble the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The success of "Modern Girl" was buoyed by an atmospheric music video, featuring Meat Loaf and female vocalist Zara Gorski on a deserted highway.
Genre
The song falls into the genre of rock, but also has elements of new wave and power pop, in an attempt to fit into the musical climate of the mid-80s.
Lyrics
"Modern Girl" is about a woman who is hardworking and independent but seeks true love in her life.
Contributors
The song was written by Paul Jacobs and Sarah Durkee, who also wrote other songs for the "Bad Attitude" album.
Live Performances
Meat Loaf often included "Modern Girl" in his live performances during the 1980s and 1990s.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by the German heavy metal band "Sinner" for their 2003 album "There Will Be Execution."
Reception
Despite its commercial success in the UK, "Modern Girl" is not as fondly remembered by fans as some of Meat Loaf's other hits, such as "Bat Out of Hell" or "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)"
Re-release
A remixed version of "Modern Girl" with added background vocals was included in Meat Loaf's 1998 compilation album, "The Very Best of Meat Loaf."
Theme
The theme of "Modern Girl" reflects the feminist ideas prevalent in the society at that time, focusing on the life journey of a modern and independent woman.

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