Modern Girl
Clare Torry, Meat Loaf
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Once a beautiful Miss America married Mr. Right Had a little baby girl, born on a stormy night But that was once upon a time, now it's a brand new world Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl Somewhere just between the past and somethin' dawnin' new There's a break in the chain, a skip in the clock Girl that's where I'm gonna find you Between the boy I was before and what I'm gonna be There's a clash on the border, a flame in the sky Girl that's where you're gonna find me Can't you hear the planet groanin' like a broken down machine Rusted with the guilty tears of fallen kings and queens But you and I stand innocent, baby it's a brand new world Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl (Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl) We're the son and the daughter on a new freeway (Gimme the future, gimme the future) Laughin' while the road maps blow away (Gimme the future with a modern girl) We're the son and the daughter and we ain't afraid (Gimme the future, gimme the future) Won't be makin' the mistakes our fathers made (Gimme the future with a modern girl) (Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl (Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl Once a beautiful Miss America married Mr. Right Had a little baby boy, born on a stormy night But that was once upon a time, now it's a brand new world Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl Gimme the future, gimme the future, gimme the future with a modern girl We're the son and the daughter on a new freeway (Gimme the future, gimme the future) Laughin' while the road maps blow away (Gimme the future with a modern girl) We're the son and the daughter and we ain't afraid (Gimme the future, gimme the future) Won't be makin' the mistakes our fathers made (Gimme the future with a modern girl) (Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl (Gimme the future, gimme the future) oh, gimme the future with a modern girl
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Written by: PAUL ROSS JACOBS, SARAH B DURKEE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Modern Girl" is a track from Meat Loaf’s 1984 album "Bad Attitude." This album marked his 4th studio release.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in 1984. It was one of two lead singles for the album, coupled with "Nowhere Fast."
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Chart Performance"Modern Girl" was highly successful in the UK, where it reached number 17 on the singles charts. It performed less well in the US, failing to even trouble the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe success of "Modern Girl" was buoyed by an atmospheric music video, featuring Meat Loaf and female vocalist Zara Gorski on a deserted highway.
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GenreThe song falls into the genre of rock, but also has elements of new wave and power pop, in an attempt to fit into the musical climate of the mid-80s.
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Lyrics"Modern Girl" is about a woman who is hardworking and independent but seeks true love in her life.
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ContributorsThe song was written by Paul Jacobs and Sarah Durkee, who also wrote other songs for the "Bad Attitude" album.
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Live PerformancesMeat Loaf often included "Modern Girl" in his live performances during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by the German heavy metal band "Sinner" for their 2003 album "There Will Be Execution."
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ReceptionDespite its commercial success in the UK, "Modern Girl" is not as fondly remembered by fans as some of Meat Loaf's other hits, such as "Bat Out of Hell" or "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)"
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Re-releaseA remixed version of "Modern Girl" with added background vocals was included in Meat Loaf's 1998 compilation album, "The Very Best of Meat Loaf."
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ThemeThe theme of "Modern Girl" reflects the feminist ideas prevalent in the society at that time, focusing on the life journey of a modern and independent woman.
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