50. Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire)

White of High · 10 Feb 2003, 19:32

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!

Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire) (8)

I know this song is the favourite of certain people but the story isn't so powerfuly to me. But I couldn't compose it better too!

I think the story is a small "I'd Do Anything For Love" but it is malicious. When Jim was singing it on Bad For Good I take a question: Are you a Jiggolo?

(Cause I can't believe it about Meat Loaf)

I pity the girl!

My score: 8

Average: 9.78 (88/9)

Garrett · 10 Feb 2003, 21:01

I love this one! It is like all the other great songs on BOOH2. My favorite line on this song is: "And all around the city, you see the walking wounded and the living dead"! It could be also a line from a dark horror song. But OOTFP isn't a horror song. It is about a very hot summers day and Meat is sitting in the room at the top and is waiting for his summer dream and the answers to every prayer he said. He is waiting for a girl! And Meat is begging her to come in, while the sun is just a ball of desire.

Okay, that's enough.

10/10

Anonymous · 10 Feb 2003, 21:39

I personally LOVE this song and it's possibly my second favourite song on BOOH2 (Behind "Objects...") as it is just incredible. The piano, and the basic build up is great. Even the repeated lyrics (you'd have thought Jim could've written a new verse in 21 years...like for "rock and roll dreams") don't take away from this song. One of Meat's ultimate sing along songs also.

Simply sublime. 10/10

Michael Marxen · 10 Feb 2003, 23:40

Out Of The Frying Pan...

is the one of a million songs to me!
It`s pure SteinMeatmusic: melodic, bombastic and it rocks!

For so many years it was the perfect opener of Meats concerts.
He added that great "i wanna take you..." part to the live version.
Hope someday it returns into the setlist!

11/10 !!!!!

MeatBall · 11 Feb 2003, 06:36

Fantastic song

(like nearly every Meat Loaf song)

10/10

Tim · 11 Feb 2003, 09:45

The song of the songs!!! Never will there be written any song that can compare with this song!

The album version is really great, but live.....wow, that rocks!! Powerfull, great, super lyrics and even beter music!

10+/10

Bart · 11 Feb 2003, 13:59

well, the album version is still a little bit disappointing to me. Not powerfull enough. His voice sounds to far away or something like that and is not loud enough. Same story with Good Girls..
The Live version is superb!! That's how it's meant to be!!!! it really rocks!

Michel · 11 Feb 2003, 19:52

The best rockin' song on this album. The album version isn't as powerfull as the live version. Live the song it at his best. I've heard Live versions from 1988 to 1994. Al of them are powefull and great!

My Score: 9

**The Flying Mouse** · 28 Feb 2003, 15:57

Great rocking song,although not my favorite from the album.
A very simple story.A very hot opresive day.He's very bored then he see's a woman outside who looks as fed up as himself.So he thinks hmm I know how we could feel a bit better

.
I find the title funny.You think it's hot out there?It's even hotter in here

.
9/10 A ball of desire.

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 12:10

Yet another of the BFG songs that had to be done by Meat. It was and it was great, of course.
10/10 +

LostSoul · 28 Dec 2003, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeah

I personally LOVE this song and it's possibly my second favourite song on BOOH2 (Behind "Objects...") as it is just incredible. The piano, and the basic build up is great. Even the repeated lyrics (you'd have thought Jim could've written a new verse in 21 years...like for "rock and roll dreams") don't take away from this song. One of Meat's ultimate sing along songs also.

Simply sublime. 10/10

Have to agree. Love it! Favorite on Bat II equal to "Objects..."
This ain't a love song... this is a SEX song!

10/10 album version
11/10 live! the "I wanna take you" part (quoting Michael Marxen) is Heaven!

mariella · 28 Dec 2003, 17:54

I like the way you rate songs, LS!
Couldn't agree more

10/10

xxx

Mariella

Bart · 02 Jan 2004, 16:12

I still dont understand why Jim put it this way on bat2. it is just awfull.
the opening with the guitar is great. than the piano. its great too. Than the smashes. Its great too. And than the bad parts are starting. It is just not rocking after the smashes, like the BFG-version or Meat's live versions. And Meat is singing it a little bit flat if that's the correct word. I think Meat feels the same way abbout it, cause live it is a much different song. the way it should be.

Michel · 02 Jan 2004, 16:23

I agree with Bart. Live it is one of Meat's best songs. The album version isn't so great.

*AndyK* · 02 Jan 2004, 19:11

Love it love it love it

On the album it's superb, a different higher level to the Bad For Good version (which I also think is awesome).

Live it just ROCKS - If I could play the guitar this would be one that I would certainly learn the tabs for!!

It's very hard for me to be objective with the vast majority of Jimmys songs, so this one gets a 10/10 from me.

Rob The Badger · 02 Jan 2004, 21:30

Hmm, one song I can never quite get to grips with. . .it's competant Steinman, but not great Steinman. I just don't think it's on par with Everything Louder or Rock And Roll Dreams. I'll give it 7/10.

RSG · 06 Jan 2004, 11:32

The music is really amazing. The vocals are amazing, and I really like the lyrics. I see some humor in this song. I also see romance in it as well. I picture bright sunny summer street. Somebody wants somebody, and he wants them now!

I personally don't mind the verse being repeated, because the music and that one verse just totally sets the scene, and you couldn't have it any more detailed enough. 10\10 Personally I am glad Meat didn't do "Bad For Good." Because, the music on Bat 2 is better. More magical and healing. Also, it gives us an insight on how Steinman sings, I heard some songs from BFG, and they are pretty impressive!

Have you ever heard the japanese version of this song? I personally like it, I have it on MP3 format on my computer. If you want a copy PM me, and we could send it through yahoo or msn or something :) . It is a female voice, and the only part that is english is the chorus, and the "Come on" 's in the part of the song where they go, "Come on and there will be no turning back......." I would rate this an 8.5\10. My friend Meredith, would certainly like this song where she likes japanese music and art.

batloaf · 14 Jan 2004, 01:10

In My Opinion the original version on Bad for good is still the best, great music and a sublime intro
on BOH2 it's my least favorite song, the music just doesn't get me
when meat's sings it live its's much better

for the version on BFG 8,5
For BOH2 6,5
Live 7,5

rockfenris2005 · 27 Jan 2004, 05:41

Steinman recycled the opening bars for his rare 1985 demo "A Kiss is a Terrible Thing to Waste" (NOT the one you're thinking of, but another song altogether but with the same title). I don't mind this song, actually, but I hate songs that rhyme "fire" with "desire", so it drags it down. 9/10.
Meat's version is very subtle compaired to Jim's.

meat loaf is my god · 28 Jan 2004, 21:28

this is the best song meat has ever sung its my second best after evrything louder the evry thing else the live virsion is just brill

Pudding · 06 Feb 2004, 01:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockfenris2005

but I hate songs that rhyme "fire" with "desire"

I know exactly what you mean, I wish they'd come up with something original, instead of ripping off what's been written before!

A yearning so dreadful to fill
But it's still the brightest desire
A cold, fleeting, ravaging chill
Someone set our bodies on fire!

Pud:o]

rockfenris2005 · 06 Feb 2004, 10:29

Where the HELL did you get that from? That is so terrible it's not funny. Whoever wrote that has a total lack of imagination and should be shot. Fire / desire is a very poor rhyme indeed. I may have used it some time (in my career) but I have since excised those rhymes with decent alternates - long before Pudding supported me in my crusade against lame rhymes. Anywayz, that's that. Let's be moving on...

**RadioMaster** · 08 Jul 2006, 11:38

Just great!
cant say more!
The only thing that may be a little annoying is that he sings the same verses two times, a second verse would´ve been better IMO.
9,5

SuperLoafMan · 08 Jul 2006, 12:44

Fantastic!!!

Love the album version, but just love it live!! It is a true Meat classic!!

11/10

Mick Loaf · 08 Jul 2006, 15:18

Amazing, great song for driving though it can cause speeding.
10 out of (the frying pan) 10

10 Feb 2003, 19:32	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	50. Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire) This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!! Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire) (8) I know this song is the favourite of certain people but the story isn't so powerfuly to me. But I couldn't compose it better too! I think the story is a small "I'd Do Anything For Love" but it is malicious. When Jim was singing it on Bad For Good I take a question: Are you a Jiggolo? (Cause I can't believe it about Meat Loaf) I pity the girl! My score: 8 Average: 9.78 (88/9)

10 Feb 2003, 21:01	#2
Garrett Super Loafer Join Date: 30.05.2002 Location: In the room at the top Posts: 291	I love this one! It is like all the other great songs on BOOH2. My favorite line on this song is: "And all around the city, you see the walking wounded and the living dead"! It could be also a line from a dark horror song. But OOTFP isn't a horror song. It is about a very hot summers day and Meat is sitting in the room at the top and is waiting for his summer dream and the answers to every prayer he said. He is waiting for a girl! And Meat is begging her to come in, while the sun is just a ball of desire. Okay, that's enough. 10/10

10 Feb 2003, 21:39	#3
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	I personally LOVE this song and it's possibly my second favourite song on BOOH2 (Behind "Objects...") as it is just incredible. The piano, and the basic build up is great. Even the repeated lyrics (you'd have thought Jim could've written a new verse in 21 years...like for "rock and roll dreams") don't take away from this song. One of Meat's ultimate sing along songs also. Simply sublime. 10/10

10 Feb 2003, 23:40	#4
Michael Marxen Super Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 356	Out Of The Frying Pan... is the one of a million songs to me! It`s pure SteinMeatmusic: melodic, bombastic and it rocks! For so many years it was the perfect opener of Meats concerts. He added that great "i wanna take you..." part to the live version. Hope someday it returns into the setlist! 11/10 !!!!!

11 Feb 2003, 06:36	#5
MeatBall Loafer Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 66	Fantastic song (like nearly every Meat Loaf song) 10/10

11 Feb 2003, 09:45	#6
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	The song of the songs!!! Never will there be written any song that can compare with this song! The album version is really great, but live.....wow, that rocks!! Powerfull, great, super lyrics and even beter music! 10+/10

11 Feb 2003, 13:59	#7
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	well, the album version is still a little bit disappointing to me. Not powerfull enough. His voice sounds to far away or something like that and is not loud enough. Same story with Good Girls.. The Live version is superb!! That's how it's meant to be!!!! it really rocks!

11 Feb 2003, 19:52	#8
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	The best rockin' song on this album. The album version isn't as powerfull as the live version. Live the song it at his best. I've heard Live versions from 1988 to 1994. Al of them are powefull and great! My Score: 9

28 Feb 2003, 15:57	#9
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Great rocking song,although not my favorite from the album. A very simple story.A very hot opresive day.He's very bored then he see's a woman outside who looks as fed up as himself.So he thinks hmm I know how we could feel a bit better . I find the title funny.You think it's hot out there?It's even hotter in here . 9/10 A ball of desire.

17 Sep 2003, 12:10	#10
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	Yet another of the BFG songs that had to be done by Meat. It was and it was great, of course. 10/10 +

28 Dec 2003, 17:54	#12
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	I like the way you rate songs, LS! Couldn't agree more 10/10 xxx Mariella

02 Jan 2004, 16:12	#13
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	I still dont understand why Jim put it this way on bat2. it is just awfull. the opening with the guitar is great. than the piano. its great too. Than the smashes. Its great too. And than the bad parts are starting. It is just not rocking after the smashes, like the BFG-version or Meat's live versions. And Meat is singing it a little bit flat if that's the correct word. I think Meat feels the same way abbout it, cause live it is a much different song. the way it should be.

02 Jan 2004, 16:23	#14
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	I agree with Bart. Live it is one of Meat's best songs. The album version isn't so great.

02 Jan 2004, 19:11	#15
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Love it love it love it On the album it's superb, a different higher level to the Bad For Good version (which I also think is awesome). Live it just ROCKS - If I could play the guitar this would be one that I would certainly learn the tabs for!! It's very hard for me to be objective with the vast majority of Jimmys songs, so this one gets a 10/10 from me.

02 Jan 2004, 21:30	#16
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	Hmm, one song I can never quite get to grips with. . .it's competant Steinman, but not great Steinman. I just don't think it's on par with Everything Louder or Rock And Roll Dreams. I'll give it 7/10.

06 Jan 2004, 11:32	#17
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	The music is really amazing. The vocals are amazing, and I really like the lyrics. I see some humor in this song. I also see romance in it as well. I picture bright sunny summer street. Somebody wants somebody, and he wants them now! I personally don't mind the verse being repeated, because the music and that one verse just totally sets the scene, and you couldn't have it any more detailed enough. 10\10 Personally I am glad Meat didn't do "Bad For Good." Because, the music on Bat 2 is better. More magical and healing. Also, it gives us an insight on how Steinman sings, I heard some songs from BFG, and they are pretty impressive! Have you ever heard the japanese version of this song? I personally like it, I have it on MP3 format on my computer. If you want a copy PM me, and we could send it through yahoo or msn or something :) . It is a female voice, and the only part that is english is the chorus, and the "Come on" 's in the part of the song where they go, "Come on and there will be no turning back......." I would rate this an 8.5\10. My friend Meredith, would certainly like this song where she likes japanese music and art.

14 Jan 2004, 01:10	#18
batloaf Junior Loafer Join Date: 06.05.2003 Location: netherlands Posts: 28	In My Opinion the original version on Bad for good is still the best, great music and a sublime intro on BOH2 it's my least favorite song, the music just doesn't get me when meat's sings it live its's much better for the version on BFG 8,5 For BOH2 6,5 Live 7,5

27 Jan 2004, 05:41	#19
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	Steinman recycled the opening bars for his rare 1985 demo "A Kiss is a Terrible Thing to Waste" (NOT the one you're thinking of, but another song altogether but with the same title). I don't mind this song, actually, but I hate songs that rhyme "fire" with "desire", so it drags it down. 9/10. Meat's version is very subtle compaired to Jim's.

28 Jan 2004, 21:28	#20
meat loaf is my god Loafer Join Date: 19.01.2004 Location: worcester Posts: 94	this is the best song meat has ever sung its my second best after evrything louder the evry thing else the live virsion is just brill

06 Feb 2004, 10:29	#22
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	Where the HELL did you get that from? That is so terrible it's not funny. Whoever wrote that has a total lack of imagination and should be shot. Fire / desire is a very poor rhyme indeed. I may have used it some time (in my career) but I have since excised those rhymes with decent alternates - long before Pudding supported me in my crusade against lame rhymes. Anywayz, that's that. Let's be moving on...

08 Jul 2006, 11:38	#23
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	Just great! cant say more! The only thing that may be a little annoying is that he sings the same verses two times, a second verse would´ve been better IMO. 9,5

08 Jul 2006, 12:44	#24
SuperLoafMan Meat Loaf Rocks! Join Date: 25.01.2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 3,887	Fantastic!!! Love the album version, but just love it live!! It is a true Meat classic!! 11/10

08 Jul 2006, 15:18	#25
Mick Loaf Thread Killer Join Date: 10.11.2005 Location: Livingston Posts: 1,140	Amazing, great song for driving though it can cause speeding. 10 out of (the frying pan) 10