What does the that mean in Meatloaf's song I would do anything for love?

Answer 1

AnswerMeatloaf is singing about the complexities of love and relationships. He is making promises to the girl he is singing to, and then taking them back. Many people believe that when Meatloaf is saying "I won't do that", that what exactly he is talking about is a mystery. However, that is not true, and the phrasing of the song has caused much confusion over the years. In each verse it is revealed what "that" actually is. For example:

And I would do anything for love, I'd run right into hell and back

I would do anything for love, I'll never lie to you and that's a fact

But I'll never forget the way you feel right now, oh no, no way

And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that, I won't do that

When he says "I won't do that" he is specifically talking about all the things he just said he would do. He's taking back the promises he just made.

When the female singer comes into the song, she expresses concern over him possibly leaving the relationship, saying he'd forget about the positive aspects of the relationship and move on, or even "screw around." But he swears that he "won't do that."

-----------------------------------

Another answer

It's not really that complicated. On the Meat Loaf CD "VH-1 Storytellers" Meat Loaf says he is often asked "What is THAT?"

He says:

"In the song, if you hear it, before every chorus it goes,

'I'll never stop dreaming of you, every night of my life.

I'll do anything for love, but I won't do that.

I'll never forget the way you feel right now.

I would do anything for love, but I won't do that.'

Do you know what 'that' is now? Do you understand it?"

In other words, he's saying: "Stop dreaming of you? I won't do that!" and "Forget the way you feel right now? I won't do that!"

Answer 2

On the Meat Loaf CD: "VH-1 Storytellers" Meat Loaf says he is often asked "What is THAT?"

He says:

"In the song, if you hear it, before every chorus it goes,

'I'll never stop dreaming of you, every night of my life.

I'll do anything for love, but I won't do that.

I'll never forget the way you feel right now.

I would do anything for love, but I won't do that.'

Do you know what that is now? Do you understand it?"

In other words, he's saying: "Stop dreaming of you? I won't do that!" and "Forget the way you feel right now? I won't do that!"

Answer 3

Meat Loaf explains it this way....Whatever was said in the previous line, is what he won't do. Example : But I'll never stop dreaming of you every night of my life.....I would do anything for love but I wont do that, But I'll never forget the way you feel right now.....I would do anything for love but I wont do that. But I think it is more powerful if you take the ultimate meaning as "Sooner or later you'll be screwing around......I WONT DO THAT. The major thing he would never do is leave her for another.

Answer 4

Actually the song means I'll do anything for Love But I Will NOT cheat

Answer 5

there isn't a specific thing, it can be whatever you want, it's to get you thinking.