Bryan Adams was already popular in Canada when the release of his third album 'Cuts Like A Knife' in 1983 brought him a large following in the USA. His fourth album, 'Reckless', often referred to as one of the most significant of the 1980s, sold over 4 million copies at the time and continues to sell now. His fifth album 'Into the Fire' went platinum.
'Waking Up The Neighbours', his sixth album in 1991, powered him to international stardom. The single '(Everything I Do) I Do For You' spent 16 weeks at number 1; it broke a UK record that had stood since 1955 and still stands today. Across in the USA it became the second largest selling single to 'We Are The World'. The song was featured in the film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) and for this Mr Adams received his first Academy Award nomination. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe.
42 film Directors' have used Adams' music as soundtrack - from A Night In Heaven (1983) to Bobby (2007).
Adams was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 20th 1998 and the C.O. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on May 6th 1988 for his contribution to popular music and his philanthropic work. He was also inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998, and more recently inducted into the Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys) in April 2006. Notably, Adams refuses to attend the awards; as his manager, Bruce Allen explains: "they turned their back on the biggest thing to come out of Canada"--in reference to the hit '(Everything I Do) I Do For You'.
Adams has been nominated for three Academy Awards for songwriting, and was recently nominated for his fifth Golden Globe (2007) for his songwriting in the film 'Bobby'.
Some trivia:
Bryan Adams shares the same birthday as Ryan Adams, the late Herman Brood and René Froger.
He attended the same high school as Michael J. Fox in Vancouver.
Of his #1 hits only one ('Please Forgive Me') was not written for a motion picture.
Bryan Adams is part Maltese. He Declared this on Tour in 2007 when he visited Malta.
Bryan Adams is also an acclaimed photographer. His works include his book "Made in Canada" http://www.photography.ca/photographer/adams_bryan.html
Bryan Adams also did a major part of the Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron soundtrack
All I Want Is You
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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Don't want fashion don't wanna be cool
Don't wanna hustle just to get through
When it all comes down babe
All I want is you
Don't wanna argue don't wanna fight
Don't want no politics babe all through the night
For the last time baby open up your door
All I want is you all I want is you
Not any old girl will do
All I want is you
If ya don't need love ya gotta be nuts
The heaviest metal always rusts
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
It's gotta be it's gonna be it's gotta be love or bust!
Don't need a doctor don't need a nurse
Don't need a prescription babe
Only make me feel worse
Don't need a license don't need insurance
Don't need a ticket where we're goin' babe
You got my assurance ya
I told ya before, gonna tell ya once more
For the last time baby open up your door
All I want is you all I want is you
Not any old girl will do
All I want is you
If ya don't need love ya gotta be nuts
The heaviest metal always rusts
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
It's gotta be it's gonna be it's gotta be love or bust!
The lyrics of Bryan Adams's song "All I Want Is You" express a simple yet powerful message about the artist's desires in life. He doesn't want material possessions or to conform to society's expectations of what is considered "cool." Instead, he wants what really matters - love. Adams makes it clear that he doesn't want any other girl but the one he loves, and he believes that love is necessary for true happiness.
The singer goes on to emphasize that he doesn't want any drama or conflict in his relationship. He doesn't even want to argue or discuss politics all night long. All he wants is to be with his partner, and they can face the world together. He acknowledges that love takes work, but he's willing to put in the effort because it's worth it.
In the final verse, Adams highlights how pointless it is to have everything else in life without love. He doesn't need a doctor, nurse, or prescription to heal his heart. He just needs the love of his life to be by his side. The song's chorus repeats the simple yet profound message that all he wants is love and that nothing else will do.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want diamonds don't want gold
I don't care about material possessions like diamonds or gold
Don't want fashion don't wanna be cool
I don't care about keeping up with the latest fashion trends or being seen as cool
Don't wanna hustle just to get through
I don't want to work hard and struggle just to get by in life
When it all comes down babe
When everything else fades away and we're left with just us
All I want is you
All I want and all I need is you
Don't wanna argue don't wanna fight
I don't want to argue or fight with you
Don't want no politics babe all through the night
I don't want to deal with any drama or politics all night long
I told ya before, gonna tell ya once more
I've said this before and I'm going to say it again
For the last time baby open up your door
This is the final time I'm asking you to let me in and be with me
If ya don't need love ya gotta be nuts
If you don't want or need love, you must be crazy
The heaviest metal always rusts
Even the strongest things can eventually break or fall apart
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
Just you and me, sticking together through anything
It's gotta be it's gonna be it's gotta be love or bust!
It has to be love or nothing at all, there's no in between
Don't need a doctor don't need a nurse
I don't need anyone to take care of me, as long as I have you
Don't need a prescription babe
I don't need any medication or remedy, as long as I have you
Only make me feel worse
Anything else would only make me feel worse, because I need you
Don't need a license don't need insurance
I don't need any official documents or safety nets, as long as I have you
Don't need a ticket where we're goin' babe
I don't need a ticket to any destination, as long as I have you
You got my assurance ya
I promise you, you can count on me and trust me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryan Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arso_fan
I've been listening to Adams since 1992. The first time when i was a kid i listen on TV Everything i do․ I was a 8 years old. Then when my parents bought his cassette 1995 . The first good songs was a straight from the heart, Please forgive me ․ Everything i do, Heaven, Somebody,Cuts like a Knife,Hearts on fire,House arrest...Adams changed my life for the better in life ․ I learned to play the guitar thanks to him)) he was my virtual teacher. I learned to play Through the TV on freeze frame ))) Thank you Thank you Thank you!
@mateosimon4237
Waking up the Neighbors is an underrated album. It doesnt have any fillers and it's a classic already⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@arcticangel1628
This guy was my childhood. In a way, this guy has saved my life and made me feel happy despite whenever I felt sad or alone in my life. I feel like a kid again whenever I listen to his music. I’m 24 and I still listen to his music even now.
@nietbepalen
Don't steal my text🤣🤣
After a day of school, completely beaten this guy was there and keeps me alive for years
@arcticangel1628
@@nietbepalen 😆 Lol. How was I supposed to know you wrote the same thing?
@marcscheidegger3658
I also grew up with his music and I still love his music today and mostly only listen to his music, even though I'm 41 years old
@sean9342
Do you also suffer from severe depression? Music helps me a little. And I’m a huge music fan. Since I was 5
@arcticangel1628
@@sean9342 Not exactly severe depression. Just inner conflict from time to time.
@lindafickes5180
I love this song and all of his albums. He is not only a great artist but a sincere man. ❤️
@arcticangel1628
This guy was my childhood. In a way, this guy has saved my life and made me feel happy despite whenever I felt sad or alone in my life. I feel like a kid again whenever I listen to his music. I’m 22 and I still listen to him music even now.