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

While often interpreted as a ballad of human heartbreak, the song has supernatural roots:

: Upon reaching #1 in the US in October 1983, Tyler became the first Welsh artist to top the Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot for four weeks, famously keeping another Steinman-penned hit, Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," at #2. Bonnie Tyler - Total Ese of the Heart (Audio)

: 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 While often interpreted as a ballad of human

: The song earned Tyler a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1984. Enduring Cultural Impact Production & Chart Success : The song earned

: 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.

The track's monumental sound was achieved through high-level collaborations: