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
No One
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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Everything's been said, A hunderd times
Then I know, if I know you
It takes one more time
No one holds the night,
The way you do
No one holds the night
Then I know, If I know you
It takes one more night
No one makes it right
Like you do Like you do
No one makes it right
Like you do Like you do
No one makes it right like you
I guess you're moving out
So you say
I guess you're moving out
So you say
Oh I know if I know you
I've got no more saying
No one makes it right
Like you do Like you do
No one makes it right
Like you do Like you do
No one makes it right like you
I said it once
I said it always
The lyrics to Bryan Adams's song "No One Makes It Right" express the longing for intimacy and connection that can only come from one person. The repetition of "Everything's been said, a hundred times" speaks to the feeling of having had every conversation, every argument, every moment of vulnerability, yet still needing more. The line "Then I know, if I know you, it takes one more time" emphasizes that even if everything has been said and done before, there is always room for one more moment of togetherness.
The second half of the song talks about the impending loss of the person they're referring to. "I guess you're moving out, so you say" suggests that they know the end is near, but don't want to give up hope. The repetition of "No one makes it right like you do" throughout the song highlights the unique connection and comfort that only this person can provide.
This song showcases Bryan Adams's ability to capture the raw emotion and vulnerability of relationships. It's a reminder that even when everything feels like it's been said and done before, there is always room for one more moment of intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's been said, A hundred times
Nothing new is being said anymore
Then I know, if I know you
It takes one more time
If I know you well, I know that it always takes one more attempt to get things right
No one holds the night,
The way you do
You have a unique hold over the night compared to everyone else
Then I know, If I know you
It takes one more night
If I know you well, I know that it always takes one more night to get things right
No one makes it right
Like you do Like you do
You have a special way of making things right that no one else can replicate
No one makes it right like you
You are the only one who can make things right
I guess you're moving out
So you say
You are saying that you're moving out, but I am not entirely convinced
Oh I know if I know you
I've got no more saying
If I know you well, I know that I cannot change your mind about moving out
No one makes it right
Like you do Like you do
You have a special way of making things right that no one else can replicate
No one makes it right like you
You are the only one who can make things right
I said it once
I said it always
I have always had the same opinion about you and nothing has changed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS
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