Isaak's music can be described as a blend of country, blues, rock'n'roll, pop and surf rock.
He signed a contract to Warner Brothers Records in 1984 for his first album "Silvertone". Isaak's contract was renewed in 1988 when Warner moved him to their Reprise Records label.
His best-known song is "Wicked Game". Though released on the 1989 album "Heart Shaped World", an instrumental version of the song was later featured in the David Lynch film 'Wild at Heart' (and also years later in the 2000 film The Family Man). An Atlanta radio station DJ began playing the full version and it quickly became a nation-wide top ten hit. The music video for the song was directed by Herb Ritts and was a big MTV and VH1 hit; shot in black and white, it starred Isaak and model Helena Christensen rolling on the beach, embracing and whispering in each others' ears.
In 1999, Isaak's "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing" was featured in Stanley Kubrick's final film 'Eyes Wide Shut', starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.
In 2001, Chris Isaak starred in his own television show, 'The Chris Isaak Show'. It aired from March 2001 to March 2004 in the United States on the cable television network Showtime. This adult comedy show featured Chris Isaak and his band playing themselves with the episode plots based on fictional accounts of the backstage world of Chris Isaak - the rock star next door.
In 2004, his track "Life Will Go On" was featured on the 'Chasing Liberty' soundtrack, which starred Mandy Moore and Matthew Goode.
He hosted a talk show on the Biography cable channel in the United States in 2009 that offered a unique twist - each guest was a musical artist, and both Chris and the artist performed various songs throughout each show. Eight episodes aired in early 2009, featuring guests Trisha Yearwood, Stevie Nicks, Glen Campbell, Michael Buble, Chicago, The Smashing Pumpkins, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), and Jewel.
Isaak has also appeared in numerous films, mostly playing minor cameo roles, though he starred with Keanu Reeves and Bridget Fonda in the 1993 Bernardo Bertolucci-directed 'Little Buddha', and also played a major role in David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me' (1992). Other motion pictures include 'Married to the Mob' (1988), 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991), 'That Thing You Do!' (1996), and 'A Dirty Shame' (2004). He also guest-starred on the Super Bowl Sunday (1996) edition of the television sitcom Friends and on the HBO miniseries, From the Earth to the Moon (HBO).
Chris is also an amateur boxer, avid surfer and a former Golden Gloves champion.
You Owe Me Some Kind of Love
Chris Isaak Lyrics
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You've decided I'm not the one
A love like ours just can't go on
Run away baby have your fun but
I, I, I, I, don't want to hurt you I don't want to see you cry
I, I, I, I, just want to hold your love tonight
You owe me some kind of love
I don't want to see you sad I don't want you
Feeling down I only want you to say you love me and you need me
The way I love ya please believe me
I, I, I, I, don't want to hurt you I don't want to see you cry
I, I, I, I, just want to hold you love tonight
You owe me some kind of love
You owe me some kind of love
Think of all the things we've done and now
You've decided I'm not the one
A love like ours just can't go on
Run away baby have your fun but
I, I, I, I, don't want to hurt you I don't want to see you cry
I, I, I, I, just want you back I don't want to fight
I, I, I, I, just want to hold you love tonight
You owe me some kind of love
You owe me some kind of love
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The lyrics of "You Owe Me Some Kind of Love" by Chris Isaak are a sad reflection on a love that has gone sour. The singer addresses his former beloved and pleads with her not to leave him, but she insists on walking away. He recalls their shared past, telling her to remember all they have done together. He cannot understand why she suddenly decides he is no longer the one for her. He is resigned to her decision and advises her to run away, have her fun, and enjoy herself. The chorus is a poignant reminder of the love they shared and the debt owed to him, demanding her to pay him back with some kind of affection.
The second verse continues with the singer's plea to his beloved not to hurt herself, to express her love for him, and to admit that she needs him the way he needs her. His feelings and emotions are genuine and heartfelt, and he implores her to understand that his love for her is real. He does not want to fight with her but instead wants to rekindle their romance, hold her in his arms, and make love to her. He finishes with the sad reminder that she owes him some kind of love, a debt that she must repay.
Overall, "You Owe Me Some Kind of Love" is a song about heartbreak, rejection, and regret. The lyrics are full of raw emotions, and the melody is slow and melancholic, adding to the somber mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of all the things we've done and now
Remember all the special moments we've shared together and how far we've come.
You've decided I'm not the one
You have made the decision that I am not the person you want to be with.
A love like ours just can't go on
Our relationship is not sustainable and cannot continue the way it is.
Run away baby have your fun but
If you want to leave and explore other options, go ahead and enjoy yourself.
I, I, I, I, don't want to hurt you I don't want to see you cry
I do not want to cause you any emotional pain or witness your tears.
I, I, I, I, just want to hold your love tonight
All I want is to embrace your affection, feel your love, and be comforted by it.
You owe me some kind of love
After everything we shared and the love we had, you owe me some level of affection.
I don't want to see you sad I don't want you
Seeing you upset and downcast is something I want to avoid.
Feeling down I only want you to say you love me and you need me
Instead, I need you to reassure me that you love me and that you still need me in your life.
The way I love ya please believe me
I am trying to convey just how strongly I feel about you and our relationship.
I, I, I, I, just want you back I don't want to fight
At this point, all I desire is for us to be reunited, and I have no interest in any argument.
You owe me some kind of love
Our history together warrants a certain level of love and attention from you.
You owe me some kind of love
Our romantic past and shared experiences entitle me to a certain amount of your affection.
I, I, I, I, just want to hold you love tonight
All I yearn for is to be physically close to you and feel your love once again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
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