You Never Knew What These Misunderstood Songs Were Really About
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ – Bonnie Tyler
“Total Eclipse of the Heart” is a famous power ballad by Bonnie Tyler. What many people don’t know is that it was originally a love song for vampires. The song was written by producer Jim Steinman after Bonnie Tyler rejected his first two song ideas.
He remembered a song he’d started for a musical about vampires and tweaked it, creating one of the greatest love ballads ever. You can still hear hints of its vampire origins in the lyrics.