Life has its ups and down. It is practically unavoidable. As we grow and continue to climb up the totem pole of our life and career, conflicts will continue to try and beat us down to square one and watch us struggle to get back up.
Perseverance may seem difficult, but we cannot let the hard times get the best of us or others. Sometimes, we just need to brave the storm, as explained in Meat Loaf’s song, “Stand in the Storm.”
“Stand in the Storm” is the 11th song out of 12 on Meat Loaf’s album, “Hell in a Handbasket,” released in 2011. The song blends multiple genres, including country, rap, and rock, but is mainly classified as heavy metal. The song also features artists such as Mark McGrath, Lil Jon, and John Rich.
The song builds slowly but then climaxes as the electric guitar is featured. Meat Loaf and Mark McGrath share the first verse, singing, “This town splits right down the middle / There’s right and poor, black and white,” describing how people are normally torn apart.
The chorus of the song is repeated throughout the song as the artists band together and sing, “Somebody’s gotta stand in the storm / In the lightning, when it pours / Be strong enough to lean on / Show you what a backbone’s for.” The theme of the song comes to light as they sing of camaraderie, determination, and perseverance through the rollercoaster that we call life.
Meat Loaf was an American singer and actor, well recognized for his powerful and wide vocal range, and is acknowledged as one of the best selling music artists in history. Meat Loaf passed away in January of 2022 at the age of 74.
Meat Loaf originally recorded this motivational song during his time on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” Aside from his songs, he appeared in more than 65 movies, including “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Fight Club,” and “Wayne’s World.”
The song radiates motivation through its harsh melodies and direct lyrics that cut straight to the heart. The rest of the album is nothing short of that. The song is not his most known, but one that can be played in any situation and still convey the powerful meaning behind it.
As you become inspired to handle whatever life throws at you, listen to “Stand in the Storm” on all streaming platforms.