Man of Steel

Meat Loaf

About Man of Steel

"Man of Steel" is a song by American Rock singer Meat Loaf and features Pearl Aday, Meat Loaf's adoptive daughter. It was released as the third single from his 2003 album Couldn't Have Said It Better. "Man of Steel" was written by James Michael and Nikki Sixx. The single was released by Mercury on 23 November 2003.


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2003
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I'm so afraid to draw you close
Hold me
Before my hands fall away
I'll suffocate
If I can't breathe you in
And hold you there
Forever

I left a message at the hotel
They said you checked out
They said you ain't coming back
I tried to call you
But you turned off your cell
And it said at the tone
Just leave me alone

And I fall apart at the seams
It seems that I always, always fall apart
But as strong as I am
Why can't I break your heart?

I remember how it used to be
Making love to you all night long
I used to take you in my arms
And hold you there until all my strength was gone
I used to be a man of steel
I used to be a man of steel

I built this prison that I thought was a home
And we both lived here
Guess you were living alone
I'd tear it down if you would only have asked
And I would build you a bridge
So you could come back

And I fall apart at the seams
It seems that I always, always fall apart
But as strong as I am
Why can't I break your heart?

I remember how it used to be
Making love to you all night long
I used to take you in my arms
And hold you there until all your fears were gone
I used to be a man of steel
I used to be a man of steel
I used to be a man of steel
I used to be a man of steel
Hey, now tell me why can't you just break my heart?
I used to be an man of steel
And I used to take you in my arms
I loved you from the start
Now you can't tear my world apart

I used to be a man of steel
Now every bit of faith is gone
You used to be so strong
Now you can't even break my heart
I used to be a man of steel
I used to take you in my arms
What's it going to take for us to break down?
And finally fall
Apart at the seams
It seems that I always fall apart
As strong as you are...
As strong as I am...
Why can't you break my heart?

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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: JAMES MICHAEL, NIKKI SIXX

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Man of Steel" is a song by Meat Loaf that falls under the rock genre.
Release Year
This song was released in the year 1987.
Album Information
"Man of Steel" is from the album "Live at Wembley."
Song Length
The duration of the song is around 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
Song Writers
The song was written by Meat Loaf himself along with Paul Christie and Mark Doyle.
Live Performance
It's part of the live album "Live at Wembley" which features recordings from Meat Loaf's concert at Wembley Arena in London.
Style of Music
Like many of Meat Loaf's songs, "Man of Steel" is characterized by its rock opera style and dramatic lyrics.
Backup Vocalist
The backup vocals in the song are provided by Amy Goff.
Unique Fact
"Man of Steel" is not widely known among casual listeners because it was not released as a single.
Theme
The song typically showcases the themes of love, loss, and personal struggle, features common to many of Meat Loaf's songs.
Notable Instrumentation
String sections were also incorporated in the song to provide a more robust and grand sound.
Fandom
Despite not being one of Meat Loaf's most popular songs, "Man of Steel" has a dedicated cult following.
Performance Energy
Like most tracks in the "Live at Wembley" album, "Man of Steel" delivers a high-energy performance, embodying Meat Loaf's signature theatrical style.
Inspirational Value
The song lyrics metaphorically distinguish the strengths and weaknesses of a "Man of Steel," and it has served as an inspiration to many fans.
Live Experience
This song provided an unforgettable experience during live concerts, thanks to Meat Loaf's compelling stage presence and the emotive orchestration.

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