American singer (1953- )
If at any moment of the day I ever think I'm remotely cool at all, which is hardly ever, I have two daughters who make sure that never happens.
PAT BENATAR
interview, The Boston Globe, June 22, 2010
The great times were never as great as they seem in the rearview mirror.
PAT BENATAR
Between a Heart and a Rock Place: A Memoir
You're begging me to go
Then making me stay
Why do you hurt me so bad
It would help me to know
Do I stand in your way
Or am I the best thing you've had
PAT BENATAR
"Love is a Battlefield"
When the first record came out, I'd go down to radio stations pretty much every day to get the record played, and I would walk in and they'd tell us how much they loved the record, but they weren't sure how much they could play it because they were already playing a girl. Or the program director would slap his leg and say, "Why don't you sit down over here and we'll see if we can get that record played."
PAT BENATAR
The Los Angeles Times, June 27, 2010
Just when you think you got it down
Your heart securely tied and bound
They whisper, promises in the dark
PAT BENATAR
"Promises in the Dark"
When you've made them that much money that fast, they don't ever want you to move a muscle or change a thing. "You just stay like you are, girl. You are just gold! Stay that way, honey!" And they are so happy, but it's very boring for you.
PAT BENATAR
interview, AV Club, August 26, 1997
You're the Picasso of pain,
A fantasy in fleshtone
And though you're never the same
You're never far from the mark
PAT BENATAR
"Lipstick Lies"
I've enjoyed every age I've been, and each has had its own individual merit. Every laugh line, every scar, is a badge I wear to show I've been present, the inner rings of my personal tree trunk that I display proudly for all to see.
PAT BENATAR
Between a Heart and a Rock Place: A Memoir
You think that you can walk on water
Better be careful, it gets mighty deep
PAT BENATAR
"Have It All"
You shouldn't have to pay for your love with your bones and your flesh.
PAT BENATAR
"Hell is for Children"
But the soul of touring and the heart of it is basically every day is like putting up a circus tent.
PAT BENATAR
The Los Angeles Times, June 27, 2010
You hide behind cosmetic eyes
Kiss them off with Lipstick Lies
Lipstick Lies won't hide the truth
They won't keep you waterproof
PAT BENATAR
"Lipstick Lies"
Fire and ice
You come on like a flame
Then you turn a cold shoulder
Fire and ice
I want to give you my love
But you'll just take a little piece of my heart
PAT BENATAR
"Fire and Ice"
Well you're a real tough cookie with a long history
Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
Before I put another notch in my lipstick case
You better make sure you put me in my place
PAT BENATAR
"Hit Me With Your Best Shot"
What are we running for
When there's no where we can run to anymore?
PAT BENATAR
"Invincible"
You don't want to trash what you've done; that's your history.
PAT BENATAR
interview, AV Club, August 26, 1997
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
PAT BENATAR
"Invincible"
With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice.
PAT BENATAR
"Invincible"
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby take my hand, you'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
PAT BENATAR
"Shadows of the Night"
Everyday there's something to survive.
PAT BENATAR
"Shine"