Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are
Meat Loaf
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10 facts about this song
Song TitleThe song's title, "Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" is a common phrase found on car mirrors, implying a metaphor for the memories or past events appearing bigger than they actually are.
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Album InfoThis song is from Meat Loaf's seventh studio album, "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell", released in 1993. The album was a big commercial success, topping charts in many countries.
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Song DurationThe length of the song is quite an anomaly for a single, running for 10 minutes and 15 seconds. However, the single version was trimmed down to about half of that length.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its length, the song managed to chart well and reached number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It did particularly well in the United Kingdom where it peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song breaks down into three parts, each revealing a painful memory from a man’s past: his abusive father who was later killed in battle, his teenage sweetheart who committed suicide, and finally his lost youth.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Jim Steinman who's best known for his collaborations with Meat Loaf. The pair often produced epic, theatrical rock music with a dark, gothic edge.
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Video CreationThe music video of this song was directed by Michael Bay, who later became famous for Hollywood blockbusters like "Transformers."
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CertificationAfter its release in 1993, the song was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 400,000 copies.
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Live PerformancesThis song has been a regular part of Meat Loaf's live performances and is known for its theatrical presentation, often involving elaborate staging and visual effects.
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Sam Smith CoverIn 2015, English singer Sam Smith covered the song for the revival of the musical 'Bat out of Hell.'
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