“I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” is a song by Meat Loaf, released in 1993. The song was a hit and reached the top of the charts in several countries. The song’s title refers to a statement made by the singer, saying he would do anything for love, but there are certain things he won’t do.
The lyrics describe the lengths the singer is willing to go to prove his love to his partner, such as “run right into hell and back,” but he also makes it clear that there are limits to what he will do. The exact meaning of the line “But I won’t do that” is left to interpretation, and has been the subject of much speculation over the years. Some people believe that it refers to specific acts or behaviors, while others interpret it more broadly as a statement of personal boundaries.
The song’s music video features Meat Loaf as a vampire-like figure, and has become iconic in its own right. Despite its length (the album version is over 12 minutes long), the song has remained popular and is still frequently played on classic rock stations and at karaoke bars.
