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
I Don't Wanna Live Forever
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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wanna go to fast - i wanna go to far
I wanna take a bite of this sweet sweet life
while the gettin's good and the time is right
i wanna fill my cup - i wanna drink it up
I don't wanna live forever
I just wanna go for broke
go out in a cloud of smoke
I don't wanna live - don't wanna live forever
don't wanna live - don't wanna live forever
All i need is a good excuse
you can cut my reins and turn me loose
I'm gonna pull my weight i'm gonna push my luck
I'm gonna go down fightin when my time is up
you know i don't care - i'm gonna get my share
I don't wanna live forever
I just wanna go for broke
gonna ride thru any kind of weather
go out in a cloud of smoke
I don't wanna live - don't wanna live forever
don't wanna live - don't wanna live forever
I wanna fill my cup - i wanna drink it up
ya - I don't care i wanna get my share
I don't wanna live forever...
The lyrics of Bryan Adam's song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" reflect a desire to live life to the fullest and take risks. The singer expresses a yearning for a fast car and the excitement of going too far. He wants to taste the sweet life while he can and indulge in all it has to offer. He wants to fill his cup and drink it up, unwilling to settle for anything less.
The chorus of the song, "I don't wanna live forever, I just wanna go for broke, gonna ride through any kind of weather, go out in a cloud of smoke," suggests that the singer is not afraid of death. He wants to take risks and live life to the fullest, accepting the consequences that come with it. He doesn't want to live forever because that would mean a life without passion and excitement.
In the second verse, the singer emphasizes his desire to take risks, saying he only needs a good excuse to let loose. He wants to pull his weight and push his luck, and even when the end comes, he wants to fight until the very last moment.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" convey a sense of urgency and a desire to experience all that life has to offer. The singer refuses to live a mundane life and is willing to risk everything for the thrill of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
All i want is a real fast car
The singer desires to have a car that can go at high speed.
wanna go to fast - i wanna go to far
The singer wants to live life to the fullest, pushing boundaries and limits.
I wanna take a bite of this sweet sweet life
The singer wants to savor and enjoy the good things in life.
while the gettin's good and the time is right
The artist believes that the present moment is the perfect opportunity to enjoy life.
i wanna fill my cup - i wanna drink it up
The artist wants to experience all that life has to offer, embracing every opportunity with enthusiasm.
I don't wanna live forever
The singer does not desire to live for an indefinite amount of time.
I just wanna go for broke
The singer wants to take risks and live boldly.
gonna ride thru any kind of weather
The artist is willing to face any challenge or obstacle in pursuit of their desires.
go out in a cloud of smoke
The artist wants to live life to the fullest, even if it means that their life ends suddenly.
I don't wanna live - don't wanna live forever
The artist does not want to live indefinitely and would rather live life fully in the present moment.
All i need is a good excuse
The singer is eager to take risks and live boldly, and only needs a reason to do so.
you can cut my reins and turn me loose
The artist wants to be free of any constraints or limitations that may hold them back from living life fully.
I'm gonna pull my weight i'm gonna push my luck
The singer is determined to make the most of their life and opportunities, taking risks as needed.
I'm gonna go down fightin when my time is up
The singer wants to make the most of their life until the very end, never giving up on their dreams.
you know i don't care - i'm gonna get my share
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to experience all that life has to offer, without hesitation or concern for the consequences.
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.