PAT BENATAR QUOTES

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


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"


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

Tags: past


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


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 shouldn't have to pay for your love with your bones and your flesh.

PAT BENATAR

"Hell is for Children"

Tags: love


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"


You think that you can walk on water
Better be careful, it gets mighty deep

PAT BENATAR

"Have It All"


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 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"


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


What are we running for
When there's no where we can run to anymore?

PAT BENATAR

"Invincible"


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"

Tags: promises


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"


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"


Everyday there's something to survive.

PAT BENATAR

"Shine"


With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice.

PAT BENATAR

"Invincible"

Tags: conviction


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"


You don't want to trash what you've done; that's your history.

PAT BENATAR

interview, AV Club, August 26, 1997