2. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth

White of High · 24 Jul 2002, 18:42

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

You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (8)

It's a beautiful romantic song. The lyrics is very good, but the music is not so good (to me). I think this song is better in concert. The best version is on the Live Around The World CD. When you are hearing this song you got a smile. It's very good if you are sad, cause you are going to be happy. I think it isn't a typical Steinman music. Not enough the power and the fire, but it's a good melody.

My score is: 8

Average: 9.31 (195.5/21) [07/08/05]

s · 25 Jul 2002, 19:40

this is my favourite song of all time. not just of meat's, but ever. it holds different memories over a few years and i also just love it as a song, aside from its pesonal meanings to me. its, well, singability (yes its a word!), the jimness (!) of the lyrics and above all for me the vivid mental pictures the combination of the words and the whole wall of sound thing create.

10

Michel · 11 Jan 2003, 14:45

It's a very good Rock and Roll song. It has a very simple intro, like most of Steinman's intro. Because nobody thinks simple, you can't make such a great intro. I think the best version is a version from Bat II tour. Maybe the cardiff version.

My Score: 8/9

**The Flying Mouse** · 12 Jan 2003, 16:51

I can't believe I missed this song out

.
This is one fantastic song.I love the poetry intro.The music is great,the wall of sound that starts the song is magic.Meat's voice really shines and gives some great mental images.
10/10 Soul is flying high above the ground.

White of High · 04 Feb 2003, 21:23

When you are listening the live version of this song it's too long and there is 2 minutes silence. Why?
In "To Hell And Back" film we can see Meat was proposing to Leslie during this song. Is it the answer?

Peat Loaf · 12 Apr 2003, 03:20

LoL guy's do you know that it was this song that got the BOOH album signed up ?? Not Bat or Paradise or 2 outta 3 but Took The Words the quote was simply the BEST intro too a rock song I have ever heard Record it!!! And I got to agree with that :)

My all time fav too (I think LoL)

10/10

Cloggy · 12 Apr 2003, 23:11

Hmmmm I never really liked the album version, dunno why. It's the worst song on BOOH imo.

I give it a 6/10

The live versions on the otherhand will get a 8/10 from me at least.

Bart · 13 Apr 2003, 09:20

Very funny. For me it is just the other way round. like album version most. meat doesn't like album version, the live version is much different. Ofcourse the last part of the song is live better than on the album. Todd Rundrgen doesn't like to make the songs really long, he keeps it short. In this particular song it is just a waste he didn't do it.

batloaf · 16 May 2003, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by White of High

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

You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (8)

It's a beautiful romantic song.

Well White to me this isn't romantic at all, it's very sexual explicite i can almost see the boy and girl having sex.

the spoken intro is whay to cool

(did i spell that right?)
8,5/10

Average: 8.67

Bart · 16 May 2003, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by White of High

When you are listening the live version of this song it's too long and there is 2 minutes silence. Why?
In "To Hell And Back" film we can see Meat was proposing to Leslie during this song. Is it the answer?

why? cause he is playing with the audience or something like that. Put on your headphones and pump up the volume, you will hear what he is doing.

original sin · 16 May 2003, 22:50

fantastic song......fantastic lyrics......love this on full blast in the car

10/10

dottie · 18 May 2003, 12:49

Love this song - especially rythmatic clapping in between (1, 1/2) - for that I give it 9/10

heat · 18 May 2003, 14:57

One of the best - 9.5/10

Heat
xxx

badger · 03 Jul 2003, 01:13

What an amazing intro!!!

Is there any better?

Does anyone know where the intro comes from just out of interest, was it written by Jim especially?

Anyway, following Bat is a tough job, and You Took The Words holds it own amazingly, becoming a classic as it goes :)

Not the best on Bat, but still an all time legend, I am toying between 8 and 9.

Ok, because of the pure rock and roll of it, and the great clapping, I give it a wolfy:

9/10

However, i do have to say I dont like songs that fade out. This is the one exception!

Testify · 03 Jul 2003, 12:13

cant say a one bad thing about this song!! 10/10

Evan · 03 Jul 2003, 17:42

I absolutely love this song. From the beginning intro which originated from Jim Steinman's rock musical "Neverland" to the beginning intro, the Spector wall of sound, and especially the lyrics. This song is such a simple concept but Jim makes it sound so mythical. And you can just imagine yourself on the beach right there with them. And you can't forget the tribute to Queen at the hand, the hand clapping. I love the song.
10/10

mariella · 24 Jul 2003, 20:21

I forgot to rate this one

One of the masterpieces!

10/10

Mariella

P.S. If this post means Testify will 'go to page 2' would someone please rate Testify again!

Wild_Honey · 24 Jul 2003, 20:41

Hmmm I haven't listened to that for a while, but I'd give it a 9/10.

Frying Pan · 24 Jul 2003, 22:38

Yeah its a good song, I agree the intro is superb and lovely lyrics too. Probably the most accesible song on Bat most people would like this one.
I prefer the Live at Wembley 87 version to the LATW one. It's just a little too slow live nowadays for me.

8/10

Terri · 28 Jul 2003, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

fantastic song......fantastic lyrics......love this on full blast in the car

Couldn't agree more!!!!!

9/10

PanicLord · 28 Jul 2003, 20:44

Hi!

I really love this song, it definitely is the best rock'n'roll intro ever, it's also one of the best rock songs ever!

I love the bit where it says:

"I try to speak, but no matter what I do, I just don't seem to make any sound... Chorus...!" (Bit lazy, sorry about that!).

I think the lyrics are great, the tune is fab, production is top notch (please could we get Todd Rundgren back for Bat 3???), Meat sounds great, and the claps rock!!!

My vote is 10 / 10!

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 04:44

From the begining "On a hot summer night, to the fade...
Rock & Roll perfection. Beautiful imagery in the lyrics. Perfect Guitars.
10 / 10

RSG · 16 Nov 2003, 07:29

This is an amazing song, how did I leave this one out? It is indeed a 10/10. I love the vocals and the music. That poem at the first is truely an amazing piece! Is it just me, or does anyone else notice that Jim starts to stress the word YES everytime, almost like he's um, uh never mind,

but I seriously think it was made to be that way.

who is that girl with him at the first?

Storytellers version, is just as good.

BOOH version, 10/10

Storytellers version 9/10.

LostSoul · 18 Jan 2004, 19:34

A SUNSHINE

10/10

meat loaf is my god · 01 Feb 2004, 19:53

Like most of the songs on bat it is amazing the intro is amazing and meat voice just adds to its gratness

10/10

24 Jul 2002, 18:42	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	2. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (8) It's a beautiful romantic song. The lyrics is very good, but the music is not so good (to me). I think this song is better in concert. The best version is on the Live Around The World CD. When you are hearing this song you got a smile. It's very good if you are sad, cause you are going to be happy. I think it isn't a typical Steinman music. Not enough the power and the fire, but it's a good melody. My score is: 8 Average: 9.31 (195.5/21) [07/08/05] Last edited by White of High; 07 Aug 2005 at 17:55.

03 Jul 2003, 17:42	#16
Evan Super Loafer Join Date: 03.07.2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 216	You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth I absolutely love this song. From the beginning intro which originated from Jim Steinman's rock musical "Neverland" to the beginning intro, the Spector wall of sound, and especially the lyrics. This song is such a simple concept but Jim makes it sound so mythical. And you can just imagine yourself on the beach right there with them. And you can't forget the tribute to Queen at the hand, the hand clapping. I love the song. 10/10

25 Jul 2002, 19:40	#2
s Junior Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: sussex, south of england Posts: 28	this is my favourite song of all time. not just of meat's, but ever. it holds different memories over a few years and i also just love it as a song, aside from its pesonal meanings to me. its, well, singability (yes its a word!), the jimness (!) of the lyrics and above all for me the vivid mental pictures the combination of the words and the whole wall of sound thing create. 10

11 Jan 2003, 14:45	#3
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	It's a very good Rock and Roll song. It has a very simple intro, like most of Steinman's intro. Because nobody thinks simple, you can't make such a great intro. I think the best version is a version from Bat II tour. Maybe the cardiff version. My Score: 8/9

12 Jan 2003, 16:51	#4
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	I can't believe I missed this song out . This is one fantastic song.I love the poetry intro.The music is great,the wall of sound that starts the song is magic.Meat's voice really shines and gives some great mental images. 10/10 Soul is flying high above the ground.

04 Feb 2003, 21:23	#5
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	When you are listening the live version of this song it's too long and there is 2 minutes silence. Why? In "To Hell And Back" film we can see Meat was proposing to Leslie during this song. Is it the answer?

12 Apr 2003, 03:20	#6
Peat Loaf Senior Loafer Join Date: 03.04.2003 Location: Scotland UK Posts: 156	LoL guy's do you know that it was this song that got the BOOH album signed up ?? Not Bat or Paradise or 2 outta 3 but Took The Words the quote was simply the BEST intro too a rock song I have ever heard Record it!!! And I got to agree with that :) My all time fav too (I think LoL) 10/10

12 Apr 2003, 23:11	#7
Cloggy Super Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 298	Hmmmm I never really liked the album version, dunno why. It's the worst song on BOOH imo. I give it a 6/10 The live versions on the otherhand will get a 8/10 from me at least.

13 Apr 2003, 09:20	#8
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	Very funny. For me it is just the other way round. like album version most. meat doesn't like album version, the live version is much different. Ofcourse the last part of the song is live better than on the album. Todd Rundrgen doesn't like to make the songs really long, he keeps it short. In this particular song it is just a waste he didn't do it.

16 May 2003, 22:50	#11
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	fantastic song......fantastic lyrics......love this on full blast in the car 10/10

18 May 2003, 12:49	#12
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Love this song - especially rythmatic clapping in between (1, 1/2) - for that I give it 9/10

18 May 2003, 14:57	#13
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	One of the best - 9.5/10 Heat xxx

03 Jul 2003, 01:13	#14
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	What an amazing intro!!! Is there any better? Does anyone know where the intro comes from just out of interest, was it written by Jim especially? Anyway, following Bat is a tough job, and You Took The Words holds it own amazingly, becoming a classic as it goes :) Not the best on Bat, but still an all time legend, I am toying between 8 and 9. Ok, because of the pure rock and roll of it, and the great clapping, I give it a wolfy: 9/10 However, i do have to say I dont like songs that fade out. This is the one exception!

03 Jul 2003, 12:13	#15
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	cant say a one bad thing about this song!! 10/10

24 Jul 2003, 20:21	#17
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	I forgot to rate this one One of the masterpieces! 10/10 Mariella P.S. If this post means Testify will 'go to page 2' would someone please rate Testify again!

24 Jul 2003, 20:41	#18
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	Hmmm I haven't listened to that for a while, but I'd give it a 9/10.

24 Jul 2003, 22:38	#19
Frying Pan Loafer Join Date: 19.06.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 62	Yeah its a good song, I agree the intro is superb and lovely lyrics too. Probably the most accesible song on Bat most people would like this one. I prefer the Live at Wembley 87 version to the LATW one. It's just a little too slow live nowadays for me. 8/10

28 Jul 2003, 20:44	#21
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,651	Hi! I really love this song, it definitely is the best rock'n'roll intro ever, it's also one of the best rock songs ever! I love the bit where it says: "I try to speak, but no matter what I do, I just don't seem to make any sound... Chorus...!" (Bit lazy, sorry about that!). I think the lyrics are great, the tune is fab, production is top notch (please could we get Todd Rundgren back for Bat 3???), Meat sounds great, and the claps rock!!! My vote is 10 / 10!

17 Sep 2003, 04:44	#22
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	From the begining "On a hot summer night, to the fade... Rock & Roll perfection. Beautiful imagery in the lyrics. Perfect Guitars. 10 / 10

16 Nov 2003, 07:29	#23
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	This is an amazing song, how did I leave this one out? It is indeed a 10/10. I love the vocals and the music. That poem at the first is truely an amazing piece! Is it just me, or does anyone else notice that Jim starts to stress the word YES everytime, almost like he's um, uh never mind, but I seriously think it was made to be that way. who is that girl with him at the first? Storytellers version, is just as good. BOOH version, 10/10 Storytellers version 9/10.

18 Jan 2004, 19:34	#24
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	A SUNSHINE 10/10

01 Feb 2004, 19:53	#25
meat loaf is my god Loafer Join Date: 19.01.2004 Location: worcester Posts: 94	Like most of the songs on bat it is amazing the intro is amazing and meat voice just adds to its gratness 10/10