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
Before the Night Is Over
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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Hey baby - I don't know what we're gonna do,
How can something wrong feel so right,
C'mon baby - hold on tight.
Chorus:
Before the night is over,
Remember what I told ya,
This could set our hearts on fire.
Hey baby - we're old enough to know it's a sin,
Hey baby - the door is open slide on in,
This feels too good to be true,
I'll tell ya what I wanna do
Chorus x4
Gonna get what we desire,
This could set our hearts on fire,
Before the night,
Before the night,
Before the night is over.
I don't wanna tell a lie,
This is something we can't hide,
Before the night is over.
The lyrics to Bryan Adams's song Before the Night Is Over are an exploration of the struggle and temptation that can arise when two people in relationships are attracted to each other. While they both acknowledge that it's not right to pursue each other given their current relationships, they can't deny the intense feelings they have for each other. The lyrics repeatedly ask the question of how something wrong can feel so right, indicating the internal conflict within the singer. The chorus speaks to the urgency and intensity of their attraction, emphasizing that they need to act on their desires before the night ends.
The song plays with the idea of sin and the way that society can view romantic relationships that don't fit into traditional molds. While the singer acknowledges that what they're doing might be considered wrong, they also emphasize that the attraction between them feels too good to be true. The repeated use of the phrase "Before the night is over" creates a sense of urgency and implies a recklessness on the part of the singer that they might later regret.
Overall, the song is an exploration of forbidden love and the way that powerful emotions can override rational thought. It speaks to the way that people can give into temptation and prioritize their own desires over societal expectations or personal morals.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby - I got someone and you got someone too,
Although we both have partners, I am interested in you.
Hey baby - I don't know what we're gonna do,
I am unsure how we will handle our attraction to each other.
How can something wrong feel so right,
Although our situation is considered taboo, it feels amazing to be with you.
C'mon baby - hold on tight.
Let's continue with our interaction, do not let go just yet.
Chorus: Before the night is over, We're gonna get what we desire, Remember what I told ya, This could set our hearts on fire.
Tonight, we will fulfill our desires and it may ignite overwhelming emotions within us.
Hey baby - we're old enough to know it's a sin, Hey baby - the door is open slide on in, This feels too good to be true, I'll tell ya what I wanna do
We are mature individuals and understand that what we are doing is wrong, but it is still tempting. Let me express my intentions to you.
Chorus x4
Gonna get what we desire, This could set our hearts on fire, Before the night, Before the night, Before the night is over.
Our attraction will be satisfied tonight, which may cause us to become deeply infatuated with each other.
I don't wanna tell a lie, This is something we can't hide, Before the night is over.
I do not want to deceive you, what we are doing is something we cannot keep secret for long. Tonight will be the night everything is revealed.
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.