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
Getaway
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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in your best friend's car
knocked on my door about five thirty
nursing a broken heart
still got your keys in your back pocket - still got your jacket on
back door's open baby - i don't lock it
we can leave anytime we want
i never planned to stay
getaway - ya know it's now or never
getaway - nobody lives forever
we're only waitin' just to make our getaway
hey baby we were good together
seemed like you'd always be my girl
but looking back now we were just too clever
thinking love could change the world
ya know there's no point in waitin' - hesitating
we gotta leave today...
In this song, Bryan Adams sings about a girl who has come to him after driving all night from New York City, in her best friend's car, nursing a broken heart. Despite their past and the fact that she still has his keys and jacket on, Adams suggests they make a quick getaway and leave together, as nobody lives forever, and they are only waiting to make their escape. He talks about his desire to leave, saying he never planned to stay, and emphasizes the need to act now or never. He drums his fingers as he revs up his motor, and urges the girl to leave with him, emphasizing that they were good together but not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
drove all night from new york city
Travelled through the night from New York City.
in your best friend's car
Used the car of your closest companion for the journey.
knocked on my door about five thirty
Arrived at my place at 5:30 in the morning.
nursing a broken heart
Suffering from a heartbreak, set off on a journey.
still got your keys in your back pocket - still got your jacket on
Carrying your keys in your back pocket and still wearing your jacket.
back door's open baby - i don't lock it
The rear door is unlocked, no need to lock it.
we can leave anytime we want
We can depart at any point we desire.
i got my motor runnin' - fingers drummin'
The engine is humming and fingers tapping.
i never planned to stay
Did not have the intention of staying for an extended period.
getaway - ya know it's now or never
Escape, understand that it's a matter of the present.
getaway - nobody lives forever
Escape, bear in mind that mortality is a reality.
we're only waitin' just to make our getaway
Merely waiting for the ideal moment to depart.
hey baby we were good together
Hey beloved, we had a great relationship.
seemed like you'd always be my girl
It felt like you would always be my significant other.
but looking back now we were just too clever
However, in hindsight, we were merely too conniving.
thinking love could change the world
Believing that love could transform the world.
ya know there's no point in waitin' - hesitating
You realize there's no reason to pause or doubt.
we gotta leave today...
We need to escape today...
Contributed by Thomas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.