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
Kids Wanna Rock
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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Sounded like a disco
Musta turned the dial for a couple of miles
But I couldn't find no rock 'n roll
This computerized crap ain't gettin' me off
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
London to L.A.
For a couple of bucks you get a weird haircut
And waste your life away
Around the world or around the block
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Get me my D.J.
I got somethin' he's gotta play
I wanna hear it I can't wait
Turn it up, turn it up, yeah owh
Kick down the barricades
Listen what the kids say
From time to time people change their minds
But the music is here to stay
I've seen it all from the bottom to the top
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Around the world or around the block
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
The song "Kids Wanna Rock" by Bryan Adams portrays a young generation's desire for rock music. The lyrics express the frustration of the singer as he tries to look for some decent rock music on the radio but only finds "computerized crap." He highlights that despite the continuous rise of new genres such as New Wave, rock music will never die. The verse "From time to time people change their minds, but the music is here to stay," emphasizes the staying power of rock music through generations. The lyrics speak of the passion and energy of young people, who yearn to hear rock music and shows that no matter age, it's the music that keeps you young.
Line by Line Meaning
Turned on the radio
Started listening to the radio
Sounded like a disco
The music sounded like disco
Musta turned the dial for a couple of miles
Kept changing stations for a long time
But I couldn't find no rock 'n roll
Didn't find any rock music
This computerized crap ain't gettin' me off
Didn't like the computerized music
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Young people everywhere like rock music
London to L.A.
From London to Los Angeles
Talkin' 'bout the New Wave
Referring to the new wave of music
For a couple of bucks you get a weird haircut
You can get a unique haircut for a small amount of money
And waste your life away
But you may end up wasting your life
Around the world or around the block
In different places
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Young people like rock music everywhere
Get me my D.J.
Fetch my DJ
I got somethin' he's gotta play
I have a song that he must play
I wanna hear it I can't wait
I'm excited to hear the song
Turn it up, turn it up, yeah owh
Increase the volume of the music
Kick down the barricades
Remove the barriers
Listen what the kids say
Pay attention to what young people say
From time to time people change their minds
People change their opinions occasionally
But the music is here to stay
The music will always be around
I've seen it all from the bottom to the top
He has witnessed the music industry evolve
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Young people like rock music everywhere
Around the world or around the block
In different places
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Young people like rock music everywhere
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vojtěch Břečka
Turned on the radio
Sounded like a disco
Musta turned the dial for a couple of miles
But I couldn't find no rock 'n roll
This computerized crap ain't gettin' me off
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
London to L.A.
Talkin' 'bout the New Wave
For a couple of bucks you get a weird haircut
And waste your life away
Around the world or around the block
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Get me my D.J.
I got somethin' he's gotta play
I wanna hear it I can't wait
Turn it up, turn it up, yeah owh
Kick down the barricades
Listen what the kids say
From time to time people change their minds
But the music is here to stay
I've seen it all from the bottom to the top
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Around the world or around the block
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Agus Hermanto
KIDS WANNA ROCKS
Turned on the radio
Sounded like a disco
Musta turned the dial for a couple of miles
But I couldn't find no rock 'n roll
This computerized crap ain't gettin' me off
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
London to L.A.
Talkin' 'bout the New Wave
For a couple of bucks you get a weird haircut
And waste your life away
Around the world or around the block
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Get me my D.J.
I got somethin' he's gotta play
I wanna hear it I can't wait
Turn it up, turn it up, yeah owh
Kick down the barricades
Listen what the kids say
From time to time people change their minds
But the music is here to stay
I've seen it all from the bottom to the top
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Around the world or around the block
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Everywhere I go the kids wanna rock
Mark P
Without a doubt, one of Bryan's most kick-ass tunes of all time! The cool thing about it is that it almost has a hard rock/metal feel and drive to it, but it's STILL catchy and commercial as hell!! Bryan has such a knack for writing songs with great hooks, and have a real "crunch" to them at the same time! Outstanding!
XGEN MUSIC
This is how rock music should be produced, nowadays people only think rock should be Alternative to mainstream music which has killed rock music in the 21st century. Being commercial doesn't mean it's not rock, it has to carry the rock music sense while promoting the song like any other genre that has become successful now
Lars Ronæs
@XGEN MUSIC And this is how rock'n'roll should be pronounced, expressed. In my world, to use Mark P's terminology, it's one of music history's most kick-ass tunes of all times. One of my own absolute favorites among hard rock.
DeeCeeCT
The Reckless album is an absolute piece of melodic album rock perfection!!! Bryan Adams deserves legendary status as the body of work is just amazing.
Lars Ronæs
Amazing album, "Reckless". I lived in Brazil in 1986 and remember that of the albums 10 songs, 7 were played regularly on most radio stations. From the LP, in order: "One Night Love Affair"; "Run to You"; "Heaven"; "Somebody"; "Summer of 69"; "Kids Wanna Rock"; "It's Only Love" (w/ Tina Turner). Seven hits out of ten, that's impressive.
TrinStar
I played this album to death when I was 14, and it still holds up. This is an insanely good song!!!
boiragirules
fken agree...but never had been that popular.I wish the guiter solo a bit longer..maybe that was the factor..
Braktooth
Man, I love this album. Bryan has written and performed so much great music...and this song really rocks.
Colin Bell
superb Album i love every track Boss
SirPhartsUhlot
This song is the very definition of Rock-N-Roll..