61. Runnin' For The Red Light (I Gotta Life)

White of High · 17 Mar 2003, 20:18

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

Runnin' For The Red Light (I Gotta Life) (6)

I think it's an average song. Not typical Meat Loaf. Only Rock 'n' Roll! I can compare the story with "Blind Before I Stop" or "All Revved Up". I read somewhere Meat doesn't drink a lot of alcohol and here he wants tequila.
I think the best song of alcohol is "Dry County" by Bon Jovi!
It isn't the best song on the album...

My score: 6

Average: 7.94 (71.5/9)

mariella · 17 Mar 2003, 20:36

I was waiting for this song..because I love this song!
I heard Tina Turner did it on one of her tours.
My score: 8 (and even more if I feel like dancing)

Mariella

Bart · 17 Mar 2003, 22:40

His vocals are great. The backing vocals are great (on the whole album).
This song has to burst out of your speakers. Madder than a madman and bored to the c.c.c.c.core. Superb first vocals!
I did not know that Tina Turner sings it. is it on an album?

8/10

mariella · 18 Mar 2003, 12:26

Hi Bart,
I don't think Tina Turner ever recorded it. But she did sing it on one of her many 'last world tours'.
Mariella

Michel · 18 Mar 2003, 14:09

Great powerfull Meat song.

My score: 8

Dick · 19 Mar 2003, 19:08

I give this song a 8-9/10. I think this is one of the best Meat written songs appart from Midnight of course.

mellis107 · 19 Mar 2003, 19:57

I just been listening to this song again recently. I didn't really like the album when i first got it, but have been giving it another chance. And this is one of my favourites.

BUT, it has to be played loud!

Anonymous · 19 Mar 2003, 20:04

Cann't sign in - this is dottie - keeps telling me User Name taken - please help - Im leaving messages everywhere!!

Tim · 19 Mar 2003, 21:16

He he, Dottie, strange, very strange!!!

But about the song! Great song, real cool lyrics and vocals are great. Real rock and roll, powerfull!!!

8/10

Garrett · 20 Mar 2003, 17:09

After I had two tequila, I gave the song a rating of

8/10

**The Flying Mouse** · 02 Apr 2003, 19:11

Guitar powered rock & roll.
About as subtle as a bull in a china shop.As soon as it starts it's right there.
I tried to sing it once.I mean tried and I mean once

.It's been a challenge ever since.I will have another go someday

.
Great fast and frantic music and lyrics.
8/10 A good time.

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 11:37

A good strong fun song.
9/10

RSG · 16 Nov 2003, 07:53

Yes, strong, power and powerful, love the guitars!

LostSoul · 18 Jan 2004, 17:53

Like it a lot! That's a fun song. It gives me energy just like Do It!

There's a movie called Red Light Runners (produced and played by Michael Madsen and Harvey Keitel) which was shot this summer in London... hope they will ask to put this song on it!

8/10

rockfenris2005 · 27 Jan 2004, 05:35

This is an embarrasing rip-off of "Good Times". I'm Australian and I love Vanda and Young. I used to sing "Good Times" LIVE but I hate this version. It's mental. 2/10.

**RadioMaster** · 09 Oct 2006, 19:47

rock and roll!
again, "just" feel good music that says yes to life.

7

24K · 24 Oct 2006, 00:53

Quite like this,gotta to be careful playing this when i am driving,things get a bit scary!7 out of 10.

Blainey · 14 Nov 2006, 22:41

Did this have a video? Never seen it or heard anyone mention it except when someone said they didn't know about it in a Bat 3 forum. Would love to see it.

mikeloaf · 14 Nov 2006, 23:45

I love this song 9/10.

Loafy Meats · 22 Nov 2006, 12:43

I love this one too - But I have a tendency to get it mixed up with When the rubber meets the road - also good song! - It's only when it starts that I'm like yeah - don't drink the water! Its an uplifting song. I like the rebel without a clue line. Also 9/10

geordieloaf · 23 Nov 2006, 00:57

I like this song and i love the album.
9/10

luk.out.of.hell · 23 Nov 2006, 10:43

I think live could be this song better
7/10

RSG · 06 Dec 2006, 17:18

Erm, I forgot to rate this song. I would give it a 9\10. It is awesome! Really gets a party going.

robgomm · 06 Dec 2006, 18:10

Very underated song this, quite similar to Jumpin the gun though. I would give it a 7 out of 10.

mszee · 07 Dec 2006, 02:18

Love this song...VERY upbeat, energetic and fun...

8/10

17 Mar 2003, 20:18	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	61. Runnin' For The Red Light (I Gotta Life) This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! Runnin' For The Red Light (I Gotta Life) (6) I think it's an average song. Not typical Meat Loaf. Only Rock 'n' Roll! I can compare the story with "Blind Before I Stop" or "All Revved Up". I read somewhere Meat doesn't drink a lot of alcohol and here he wants tequila. I think the best song of alcohol is "Dry County" by Bon Jovi! It isn't the best song on the album... My score: 6 Average: 7.94 (71.5/9)

17 Mar 2003, 20:36	#2
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	I was waiting for this song..because I love this song! I heard Tina Turner did it on one of her tours. My score: 8 (and even more if I feel like dancing) Mariella

17 Mar 2003, 22:40	#3
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	His vocals are great. The backing vocals are great (on the whole album). This song has to burst out of your speakers. Madder than a madman and bored to the c.c.c.c.core. Superb first vocals! I did not know that Tina Turner sings it. is it on an album? 8/10

18 Mar 2003, 12:26	#4
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Hi Bart, I don't think Tina Turner ever recorded it. But she did sing it on one of her many 'last world tours'. Mariella

18 Mar 2003, 14:09	#5
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Great powerfull Meat song. My score: 8

19 Mar 2003, 19:08	#6
Dick Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Donaghadee, Northern Ireland Posts: 385	I give this song a 8-9/10. I think this is one of the best Meat written songs appart from Midnight of course.

19 Mar 2003, 19:57	#7
mellis107 Senior Loafer Join Date: 05.02.2003 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 127	I just been listening to this song again recently. I didn't really like the album when i first got it, but have been giving it another chance. And this is one of my favourites. BUT, it has to be played loud!

19 Mar 2003, 20:04	#8
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	Cann't sign in - this is dottie - keeps telling me User Name taken - please help - Im leaving messages everywhere!!

19 Mar 2003, 21:16	#9
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	He he, Dottie, strange, very strange!!! But about the song! Great song, real cool lyrics and vocals are great. Real rock and roll, powerfull!!! 8/10

20 Mar 2003, 17:09	#10
Garrett Super Loafer Join Date: 30.05.2002 Location: In the room at the top Posts: 291	After I had two tequila, I gave the song a rating of 8/10

02 Apr 2003, 19:11	#11
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	Guitar powered rock & roll. About as subtle as a bull in a china shop.As soon as it starts it's right there. I tried to sing it once.I mean tried and I mean once .It's been a challenge ever since.I will have another go someday . Great fast and frantic music and lyrics. 8/10 A good time.

17 Sep 2003, 11:37	#12
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	A good strong fun song. 9/10

16 Nov 2003, 07:53	#13
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Yes, strong, power and powerful, love the guitars!

18 Jan 2004, 17:53	#14
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	Like it a lot! That's a fun song. It gives me energy just like Do It! There's a movie called Red Light Runners (produced and played by Michael Madsen and Harvey Keitel) which was shot this summer in London... hope they will ask to put this song on it! 8/10

27 Jan 2004, 05:35	#15
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	This is an embarrasing rip-off of "Good Times". I'm Australian and I love Vanda and Young. I used to sing "Good Times" LIVE but I hate this version. It's mental. 2/10.

09 Oct 2006, 19:47	#16
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	rock and roll! again, "just" feel good music that says yes to life. 7

24 Oct 2006, 00:53	#17
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Quite like this,gotta to be careful playing this when i am driving,things get a bit scary!7 out of 10.

14 Nov 2006, 22:41	#18
Blainey Junior Loafer Join Date: 15.05.2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 44	Did this have a video? Never seen it or heard anyone mention it except when someone said they didn't know about it in a Bat 3 forum. Would love to see it.

14 Nov 2006, 23:45	#19
mikeloaf Super Loafer Join Date: 06.11.2005 Location: England UK Posts: 708	I love this song 9/10.

22 Nov 2006, 12:43	#20
Loafy Meats Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 162	I love this one too - But I have a tendency to get it mixed up with When the rubber meets the road - also good song! - It's only when it starts that I'm like yeah - don't drink the water! Its an uplifting song. I like the rebel without a clue line. Also 9/10

23 Nov 2006, 00:57	#21
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	I like this song and i love the album. 9/10

23 Nov 2006, 10:43	#22
luk.out.of.hell Senior Loafer Join Date: 24.10.2006 Location: Bruchköbel Posts: 108	I think live could be this song better 7/10

06 Dec 2006, 17:18	#23
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Erm, I forgot to rate this song. I would give it a 9\10. It is awesome! Really gets a party going.

06 Dec 2006, 18:10	#24
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	Very underated song this, quite similar to Jumpin the gun though. I would give it a 7 out of 10.

07 Dec 2006, 02:18	#25
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Love this song...VERY upbeat, energetic and fun... 8/10