Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Meat Loaf · Welcome To The Neighborhood [1995]
And some boy's half out of his head
Somewhere somebody's fearless
And someone won't wind up dead
Somewhere two hearts are pounding
And they don't care what's correct
Somewhere somebody's fallin' in love
Without a background check...
Son, I'm Mr P.C. believe you and me
I'm the ultimate king of correct
And if you wanna make it you gotta make her take it
As a sign of your deep respect
If you're gonna do it you gotta see through it
To the heavenly trust that it is
Then you can call her a slut
And you can call her a slave
If you remember to call her Ms...
Where the rubber meets the road
Welcome to protection mode
Used to be sex was a fine hello
Now the rubber meets the road
Ya say "Girl, you're a beauty" but I'm no beast
I got a little contract right here
See, you can slam on the brakes
Anytime you got the stick
Even if we're in fourth gear
Cop in the front seat, lawyer in the back seat
Gettin' it on videotape
Got a shrink in the bed, Lord, sittin' on the headboard
Swearin' that we both got raped...
Where the rubber meets the road
Welcome to protection mode
Used to be sex was a fine hello
Now the rubber meets the road
Where the rubber meets the road
Boy meets Girl then watch it explode
Yes means no means yes means no
Where the rubber meets the road!
Somewhere some girl is crazy
And some boy's half out of his head
Somewhere somebody's fearless
And someone won't wind up dead
Somewhere two hearts are pounding
And they don't care what's correct
Somewhere somebody's fallin' in love
Without a background check
Somewhere somebody's fallin' in love
Without a background check
Where the rubber meets the road
Welcome to protection mode
Used to be sex was a fine hello
Now the rubber meets the road
Where the rubber meets the road
Boy meets Girl then watch it explode
Yes means no means yes means no
Yes means no means yes means no
Yes means no means yes means no
Where the rubber meets the road
Where the rubber meets the road!...
Somewhere some girl is crazy
And some boy's half out of his head
Some where there's just the moment
Where all remains unsaid
Somewhere two hearts are pounding
And they don't care what's correct
Somewhere somebody's falling in love...
Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Meat Loaf's 1995 track "Where The Rubber Meets The Road" stands as a poignant addition to his discography, reflecting his enduring ability to blend theatrical rock with emotional depth. Recorded for the album "Welcome To The Neighborhood," the song captures the essence of his signature style, characterized by soaring vocals and dramatic arrangements that have defined his career since the early 1980s. While the song does not replicate the massive commercial success of his earlier hits like "Bat Out Of Hell" or "Paradise By The Dashboard Light," it remains a testament to his versatility as a performer. The recording showcases his capacity for both raw power and melodic sensitivity, continuing to resonate with fans who appreciate his unique approach to rock balladry. As part of his broader catalog, this track serves as a reminder of his commitment to exploring diverse themes within the hard rock and theatrical genres.