Bonnie Tyler - Total Ese Of The Heart (audio) Here

Decades after its release, the song continues to experience massive surges in popularity:

While often interpreted as a ballad of human heartbreak, the song has supernatural roots: Bonnie Tyler - Total Ese of the Heart (Audio)

Bonnie Tyler's 1983 masterpiece, stands as one of the most iconic power ballads in music history, selling over 6 million copies worldwide and topping charts in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Decades after its release, the song continues to

: Steinman noted that the lyrics—such as "love in the dark" and the "bright eyes" refrain—were intended to evoke the glowing eyes and eternal darkness associated with vampires. Production & Chart Success Originally released as the

: Steinman reportedly first offered the song to Meat Loaf , but after the singer's record label refused to pay for the tracks, the song was given to Bonnie Tyler. Production & Chart Success

Originally released as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Faster Than the Speed of Night , the song is celebrated for its dramatic "Wagnerian" production and Tyler's uniquely raspy, emotive vocals.

: The iconic "Turn around, bright eyes" backup vocals were performed by Canadian singer Rory Dodd .