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
Heaven
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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There was only you and me
We were young and wild and free
Now nothing can take you away from me
We've been down that road before
But that's over now
You keep me comin' back for more
When you're lyin' here in my arms
I'm findin' it hard to believe
We're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
Isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven
Oh, once in your life you find someone
Who will turn your world around
Bring you up when you're feelin' down
Yeah, nothing could change what you mean to me
Oh, there's lots that I could say
But just hold me now
'Cause our love will light the way
And baby, you're all that I want
When you're lyin' here in my arms
I'm findin' it hard to believe
We're in heaven
Yeah, love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven, yeah
I've been waitin' for so long
For somethin' to arrive
For love to come along
Now our dreams are comin' true
Through the good times and the bad
Yeah, I'll be standin' there by you, oh
And baby, you're all that I want
When you're lyin' here in my arms
I'm findin' it hard to believe
We're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
Isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven, heaven
Whoa
You're all that I want
You're all that I need
Bryan Adams's song "Heaven" is a romantic ballad that speaks to the intensity of true love. The lyrics depict memories of youthful romance and the overwhelming feeling of being in love. The first verse is a reflection on the past, recalling a time when there was only Adams and his beloved, young and free, and able to take on the world together. The second verse shows the present, where the two have found each other again despite past difficulties, and the love between them has remained steadfast.
The chorus of the song is the most recognizable part, with Adams affirming that love is all he needs and that he and his significant other are in heaven. The song communicates that love is worth waiting for, and once it's found, it's everything one could ever want. The final verse provides an overall message of unwavering love and devotion, promising to stand by one's partner through the ups and downs of life.
Overall, "Heaven" is an emotional ode to the beauty and power of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, thinkin' about all our younger years
Recalling the memories of their younger days together
There was only you and me
They had each other and no one else
We were young and wild and free
They were carefree and adventurous in their youth
Now nothing can take you away from me
Nothing else matters as long as they have each other
We've been down that road before
They have faced struggles in their relationship in the past
But that's over now
They have put their past behind them and moved on
You keep me comin' back for more
Their love for each other is so strong that they always want to be together
Baby, you're all that I want
The person they are singing to is the only thing they desire
When you're lyin' here in my arms
They feel complete and safe when holding the person they love
I'm findin' it hard to believe
Their love and happiness seems too good to be true
We're in heaven
Their love for each other is so strong it feels like paradise
And love is all that I need
Their love for each other is the only thing they need in life
And I found it there in your heart
They found the love they needed in the person they are singing to
Isn't too hard to see
It's obvious that they are meant to be together
Oh, once in your life you find someone
There is one person who will change your life forever
Who will turn your world around
That person will make a significant impact on your life
Bring you up when you're feelin' down
They will comfort and support you when you feel low
Yeah, nothing could change what you mean to me
Nothing can alter the love and appreciation they have for this person
Oh, there's lots that I could say
There are many things they could express about their love
But just hold me now
Actions speak louder than words and they just want to be held
'Cause our love will light the way
Their love will guide them through any challenges that may come their way
I've been waitin' for so long
They have been looking for love for a significant period of time
For somethin' to arrive
For someone to come into their life and change it for the better
For love to come along
They were waiting for the love of their life to enter their life
Now our dreams are comin' true
Their prayers for love have been answered and their dreams are coming true
Through the good times and the bad
They are in this relationship for better or for worse
Yeah, I'll be standin' there by you, oh
They will always be there for their loved one
We're in heaven, heaven
They repeat that they are in a blissful state of love
Whoa
An exclamation of joy and happiness
You're all that I want
The person they are singing to is their only desire
You're all that I need
The person they are singing to is the only thing they need to have a happy life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryan Adams, James Douglas Vallance
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@firebird2485
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@scootermom1791
That's based on a story called "The Monkey's Paw."
I have an image in my mind that I will never forget from an episode written for the 80's version of Twilight Zone. I think it was titled "Quiet, please!" It's about a mother who's overwhelmed by all the noise around her (ie children; husband; TV blaring; etc.) Somehow she she's able to freeze time by yelling "Quiet!" or something like that. She can also unfreeze time at will.
So she has some fun with this for awhile then goes downtown to do some shopping. She hears news from radios around her regarding a conflict between the US and Russia. Suddenly, air raid sirens start going off, and people are panicking. She doesn't understand what's going on, and the noise is overwhelming. She freezes time then walks around the corner of the street she's on. She sees some people looking up at the sky and pointing, so she looks up and notices something terrible: a nuclear warhead is frozen just above the building where the people are standing.
She's frozen the impending bomb detonation along with everything else. BUT she can't unfreeze time ever again, or the bomb will kill all the people. So basically she ends up stuck with that choice: unfreeze time or leave it frozen and be the only unfrozen person on earth? Pretty lonely place to be.
Anyway, the image of missle frozen above the building with everyone is looking at it is forever embedded in my mind. A truly frightening scenario!
@terra2805
It really does feel like we're currently living in the twilight zone with the way everything is currently heading. It's more frightening than any TV show.
@loriboulais2924
I've said those words to my family lately. That I feel like we are all in a bad episode of the Twilight zone. 😂
@yodservant
Yes, just told my sister this afternoon it's as if we're living in a bad movie 🍿....ugh
@jeshkam
It's not even a bad episode, it seems like one of the best written and directed TZ epsiodes, which is the most frightening thing about it.
@ohnoao9847
I heard that a couple years ago, through the use of CERN, scientists did something that threw the planet into another parallel universe.
@ministryoftruth8588
You BETTER NOT be talking about the the LGTBQI+ Community!!!
@dougmiller5608
My favorite and most heartwrenching episode, was the one with Burgess Meredith as the last man on earth. He loved to read and was at a library. The heartwrenching part was when he broke his glasses and couldn't see.
@jasonrist6582
Time Enough at Last
The Twilight Zone: Season 1, Episode 8
@kevindurand3237
Have you seen Meredith in those 'how American G.I's should behave' when stationed in England shorts?
@seanohare5488
That's a great one