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Meat Loaf released the song Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are. Date of release: 1993.

Release date: 1993

Duration: 10:15

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The protagonist remembers his past, especially his best friend who died young, and his abusive father. He also talks about a former lover who taught him about love and life. He reflects on how memories can sometimes seem closer than they really are. Although these past experiences have shaped him, he recognizes that he can only move forward and leave them in the rearview mirror.

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Meat Loaf - Short Biography

Meat Loaf was a legendary American rock singer and actor, known for his big-time live performances. He left an indelible mark on the music industry, selling over 100 million records worldwide. His Bat Out of Hell trilogy of three albums, including the best-selling Bat Out of Hell, has sold millions of copies. The first album alone stayed on the charts for over nine years and still sells about 200,000 copies a year, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

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"Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" is a power ballad composed and written by Jim Steinman and recorded by Meat Loaf. The song was released in 1994 as the third single from the album "Bat out of Hell II: Back into Hell". The song reached #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and #26 on the Top 40 in the UK. Its success in the charts made it the hit with the longest title without brackets, with fifty-two characters in 2007. The title of the song is derived from the safety warning on the side mirrors of cars in the United States: "Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear". The song is a beautiful and emotional journey through Meat Loaf's powerful voice and Jim Steinman's masterful narration.

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