About the song
Meat Loaf’s “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” is a timeless rock anthem that captures the essence of youthful romance and longing. Released in 1977 as the opening track of his iconic album “Bat Out of Hell,” this song embodies the theatrical and grandiose style that Meat Loaf is renowned for.
Penned by Jim Steinman, the mastermind behind many of Meat Loaf’s biggest hits, “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” immediately captivates listeners with its infectious energy and catchy melodies. The song’s dynamic arrangement, complete with soaring guitar solos and powerful vocal performances, creates a larger-than-life listening experience that transports audiences to a world of passion and intensity.
Upon its release, “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” quickly climbed the charts, reaching the top 40 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Its success solidified Meat Loaf’s status as a rock icon and cemented “Bat Out of Hell” as one of the best-selling albums of all time.
The song’s narrative revolves around the exhilarating rush of falling in love and the overwhelming desire to express one’s feelings. With its evocative lyrics and anthemic chorus, “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” strikes a chord with listeners of all ages, evoking memories of youthful romance and heartache.
Decades after its release, “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” remains a staple of classic rock radio stations and a fan favorite at Meat Loaf’s live performances. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the timeless appeal of Meat Loaf’s music and the enduring legacy of “Bat Out of Hell.” So, whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Meat Loaf for the first time, let “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” transport you to a world of epic rock ‘n’ roll passion.
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Lyrics
On a hot summer night
Would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?
Will he offer me his mouth?
Yes
Will he offer me his teeth?
Yes
Will he offer me his jaws?
Yes
Will he offer me his hunger?
Yes
Again, will he offer me his hunger?
Yes
And will he starve without me?
Yes
And does he love me?
Yes
Yes
On a hot summer night
Would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?
Yes
I bet you to say that to all the boys
It was a hot summer night
And a beach was burning
And fog crawling over the sand
When I listen to your heart I hear the whole world turning
I see the shooting stars falling through your trembling hands
While you were licking your lips and lipstick shining
I was dying just to ask for a taste
Oh we were lying together in a silver lining
By the light of the moon
You know there’s not another moment
Not another moment
Not another moment to waste
Oh you will hold me so close and my knees grow weak
But my soul is flying high above the ground
I’m trying to speak but no matter what I do
I just can’t seem to make any sound
And then you took the words right out of my mouth
Oh it must have been while you were kissing me
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh I swear it’s true
I was just about to say I love you (love you)
And then you took the words right out of my mouth
Oh it must have been while you were kissing me
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh I swear it’s true
I was just about to say I love you (love you)
Now my body is shaking like a wave on the water
And I guess that I’m beginning to grin
Oh we’re finally alone and we can do what we want
Oh the night is young and ain’t no-one gonna know where you
No-one gonna know where you
No-one’s gonna know where you’ve been
While you were licking your lips and your lipstick shining
I was dying just to ask for a taste
Oh we were lying together in a silver lining
By the the light of the moon
You know there’s not another moment to waste
And then you took the words right out of my mouth
Oh must have been while you were kissing me
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh I swear it’s true
I was just about to say I love you (love you)
And then you took the words right out of my mouth
Oh must have been while you were kissing me
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh and I swear it’s true
I was just about to say I love you (love you)
And then you took the words right out of my mouth
(Must have been while you were kissing me)
Oh you took the words right out of my mouth
(Must have been while you were kissing me)
Oh you took the words right out of my mouth
(Must have been while you were kissing me)
Oh you took the words right out of my mouth
(Must have been while you were kissing me)
Oh you took the words right out of my mouth
(Must have been while you were kissing me)
Oh you took the words right out of my mouth
(Must have been while you were kissing me)
Oh yeah yeah yeah
(Must have been while you were kissing me)
Oh you took the words right out of my mouth
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh, it must have been while you were kissing me
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh, it must have been while you were kissing me
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh, it must have been while you were kissing me
You took the words right out of my mouth
Oh, it must have been while you were