Fact check: The Music Video for Objects in the Rearview Mirror may appear closer than they are remains a timeless piece of art.

1. Summary of the results

The statement about the music video being a "timeless piece of art" is subjective and cannot be definitively verified. However, the song and its video have several notable attributes that contribute to its artistic significance:

• It was directed by prominent filmmaker Michael Bay and featured actor Robert Patrick ^[1]
• The song reached #38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #26 in the UK Top 40 ^[1]
• Music journalist Mick Wall described it as "perhaps the most sober and reflective song Steinman has ever written" ^[1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement focuses solely on the music video but misses crucial context about the song itself:

• It was written by Jim Steinman for Meat Loaf's 1994 album "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell" ^[1]
• Steinman considered this his most difficult song to write, and it was the last one written for the album ^[2]
• The song has a complex three-part narrative structure exploring different life moments ^[1]
• The themes include:
• The loss of a friend
• Childhood abuse
• A lost love ^[2]
• The music video employed specific artistic techniques, including ghost-like overlapping features, and was filmed across multiple Texas locations ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement presents several issues:

• It makes a subjective artistic judgment without acknowledging the specific technical and narrative elements that contribute to its value
• It focuses solely on the music video while ignoring the song's deeper autobiographical and psychological significance ^[2]
• The term "timeless" is particularly subjective, as the song and video are products of a specific era ^[3] with distinct stylistic choices
• While the song has received critical praise and achieved commercial success, declaring it a "timeless piece of art" overlooks the specific context of:
• Its role in Meat Loaf's career
• Its personal significance to both the performer and songwriter
• Its commercial performance on charts ^[1]