Razor's Edge
Meat Loaf
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Never callin', unanswered letters, How you been, feelin' better? Never lookin', but you're hearin', Never speakin', but you're feeling All the silence, and it's wounding, You're not healing, just concealing Play the game, play the game [Chorus] Oh brother to brother, all the blood runs red Don't roll over, don't play dead We're all livin' on the razor's edge Oh brother to brother, all the blood runs ruby red We're all victims of the razor's edge All the rules don't mean a thing, They're wasting time, The mem'ries sting Keep your image, plant that smile, Answer questions, don't let on Make up stories all put on, That's your life, oh, Your life is gone [Chorus] You see you're losing, yet you still try The game just a watches your life go by You're playin' well, You're playin' why? Oh, play the game You see you're losing, yet you still try The game just a'watches your life go by You're playin' well, Oh you're playin' the game [Chorus]
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"Razor's Edge" is a song by American rocker Meat Loaf, who is best known for his Bat Out of Hell trilogy albums.
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Album ClassificationThe song "Razor's Edge" is part of Meat Loaf's 1981 album, "Dead Ringer." This was his second studio album following the massive success of "Bat Out of Hell."
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Song GenreMeat Loaf's music, including "Razor's Edge," is often characterized as rock or hard rock, with many of his songs also blending elements of theatricality akin to musical theater and opera.
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Track Position"Razor's Edge" is the fourth track on the "Dead Ringer" album.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 7 seconds.
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Song Writing CreditsThe song, like many of Meat Loaf's most popular numbers, was penned by songwriter Jim Steinman.
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Narrative Tone"Razor's Edge" is considered as one of Meat Loaf's more introspective songs, with its lyrics discussing vulnerability, risk, and the fine line between success and failure.
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Unique PerformanceAs with many of Meat Loaf's songs, "Razor's Edge" is known for its dramatic, operatic quality and the artist's unique, powerful vocal delivery.
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Albums SalesAlthough not as popular as "Bat Out of Hell," the "Dead Ringer" album which features "Razor's Edge" was still a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies.
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Professional Assessment"Razor's Edge" didn't produce significant chart success on its own, however, it is highly regarded among Meat Loaf fans and rock music enthusiasts for its lyrics and composition.
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Critical ResponseWhile critics might have been divided about the "Dead Ringer" album as a whole, many have recognized and praised the intensity and passion that Meat Loaf brings to his performances, including "Razor's Edge."
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Song ThemesThe song narratively explores the themes of resilience and walking the metaphorical 'razor's edge' of extreme danger or precariousness, a common theme in Meat Loaf's poignant ballads.
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Live PerformancesAs part of his concert setlists, the dramatic performance of "Razor's Edge" often becomes a crowd favorite, emphasizing Meat Loaf's theatrical style on stage.
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