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
Straight From The Heart
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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As long as you're gone we may as well pretend
I've been dreamin'
Straight from the heart
You say it's easy but who's to say
That we'd be able to keep it this way
But it's easier
Give it to me straight from the heart
Tell me we can make another start
You know I'll never go
As long as I know
It's comin' straight from the heart
I see you on the street some other time
And all our words would just fall out of line
While we're dreamin'
Straight from the heart
Oh give it to me straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go
As long as I know
It's coming straight from the heart, oh
Don't ever leave my darling
Whoa oh straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go
As long as I know
Give it to me now
Straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go
As long as I know
It's coming straight from the heart
Give it to me, oh no, oh no
Straight from the heart
You know I'll never go
As long as I know
It's coming straight from the heart
The lyrics of Bryan Adams's song "Straight from the Heart" express the anguish felt by someone who has lost their lover. Although the person in the song could try to move on, they are still stuck in their dreams and are yearning for their partner's return. They admit that the situation is not easy, but they still hold on to hope that they can make another start, as long as they hear it "straight from the heart." The person is desperately seeking an honest and sincere communication from their lover that will let them know if there is a chance to reconcile. They're willing to try again if they hear the truth, but they fear that any words spoken outside of true feeling will be meaningless.
These lyrics evoke powerful emotions of love, loss, and longing. The song speaks to anyone who has felt heartbroken and unable to move on. It shows that even in the darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope, though it may be hard to find.
Line by Line Meaning
I could start dreamin' but it never ends
Although I could begin to dream of a future together, the reality is that it will never happen.
As long as you're gone we may as well pretend
Since you are no longer here, I'll try to pretend that we are still together.
I've been dreamin'
I have been imagining a future where we are still together.
Straight from the heart
These thoughts and feelings that I have are genuine and come from my heart.
You say it's easy but who's to say
While you make it seem simple, there is no guarantee it will be that way.
That we'd be able to keep it this way
There is no promise that we can maintain a working relationship.
But it's easier
Even so, opening up and expressing my emotions to you is still easier.
Coming straight from the heart
This is how I am genuinely feeling and how I really perceive things.
Give it to me straight from the heart
I want you to be honest and sincere with me about what you are feeling.
Tell me we can make another start
Please let me know that we can have a new beginning together.
You know I'll never go
I will always be here for you and never abandon you.
As long as I know
If I am aware that we have each other’s hearts, then I will stay.
It's comin' straight from the heart
These emotions are coming from my heart and are genuine.
I see you on the street some other time
If I see you again in the future when we are not together, it will be difficult to confront you.
And all our words would just fall out of line
If we were to talk again, it would be difficult to articulate our thoughts and feelings.
While we're dreamin'
While we imagine a future together in our minds.
Oh give it to me straight from the heart
Please be truthful and honest with me about what is going on between us.
Tell me we can make one more start
Let's try to begin again and see where it takes us.
Don't ever leave my darling
I hope you never leave me and we can stay together forever.
Whoa oh straight from the heart
This plea is genuine and heartfelt.
Give it to me now
I need to know now what our future holds.
You know I'll never go
Never will I desert or leave you behind.
It's coming straight from the heart
These emotions and feelings are authentic and true.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, RIC KAGNA, B ADAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ciamara8102
"STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART"
I could start dreamin' but it never ends
As long as you're gone we may as well pretend
I've been dreamin'
Straight from the heart
You say it's easy but who's to say
That we'd be able to keep it this way?
But it's easier
Comin' straight from the heart
Ohh, give it to me straight from the heart
Tell me we can make another start
You know I'll never go - as long as I know
It's comin' straight from the heart
I see you on the street some other time
And all my words would just fall out of line
While we're dreamin'
Straight from the heart
Ohh, give it to me straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go - as long as I know
It's comin' straight from the heart
Oh
Don't ever leave me darlin'
Ohh, straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go- as long as I know
You'll give it to me now
Straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go-as long as I know
It's coming straight from the heart
Give it to me
Oh no, oh no
Straight from the heart
You know I'll never go-as long as I know
It's coming straight from the heart
@ludemaroliveira1314
São tantas lembranças e sentimentos que esta canção gera dentro de mim que nem consigo expressá-los em palavras.
Divago em meio a desejos e emoções que, com seus matizes, me embevecem a alma
e viajo para um tempo onde tudo parecia ser mais simples, mais puro e mais belo
Algo, quem sabe, que vem realmente "direto de um coração" inquieto que almeja a completude
que anseia usufruir dessa tal felicidade que extasia o espírito e que nos deixa em estado permanente de júbilo
A melodia nos embala em acordes de amor, que nos inspira e que extrai o que há de melhor em nós
Faz a verdadeira essência brotar "diretamente do coração", do âmago para onde todas as paixões convergem
e de onde brotam todos os sonhos, expectativas e lamentos...
Bryan nos convida à contemplação através dessa canção que atravessou gerações e nos cativou com essa voz rouca e tocante que fala tão bem dessa dádiva chamada Amor!
Embalamo-nos nos seus versos e estrofes que, numa primeira leitura, podem até parecer desconexos e sem sentido
Como a vida que vagueia, aparentemente a esmo, nesse cosmos infinito, à mercê do cronos, como algo sem importância
mas que, no fundo, expressa a fagulha de Uma Chama Maior que a direciona a um sentido sublime
Eu amo essa canção. Ela me deixa num estado de ternura lisérgica,
entorpecido por aquilo que caracteriza e define toda a minha complexidade humana!
@ciamara8102
"STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART"
I could start dreamin' but it never ends
As long as you're gone we may as well pretend
I've been dreamin'
Straight from the heart
You say it's easy but who's to say
That we'd be able to keep it this way?
But it's easier
Comin' straight from the heart
Ohh, give it to me straight from the heart
Tell me we can make another start
You know I'll never go - as long as I know
It's comin' straight from the heart
I see you on the street some other time
And all my words would just fall out of line
While we're dreamin'
Straight from the heart
Ohh, give it to me straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go - as long as I know
It's comin' straight from the heart
Oh
Don't ever leave me darlin'
Ohh, straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go- as long as I know
You'll give it to me now
Straight from the heart
Tell me we can make one more start
You know I'll never go-as long as I know
It's coming straight from the heart
Give it to me
Oh no, oh no
Straight from the heart
You know I'll never go-as long as I know
It's coming straight from the heart
@moisessiles4605
Grasias por la letra
@sue479
I love bryan Adams his music is great to listen to he wrote this song at 18 he is talented
@davidzomuanpuia1269
Thank you!
@Thvvvwifeyyyy
This song reminds me the time when my dad used to play in the car during travelling🥺he always play this song...Now he's in heaven now🥲I wish i can go back to that time😔
@user-gs6xf6tx2j
Relatable... my dad is with your dad in heaven !
@rogiemarmacalinao332
Straight the heart same statement
@wendygould4476
Utterly beautiful. We are blessed to have Bryan Adams.
@maryannjohnson4288
He's a good guy, thats why. That and he's super talented! 😘 Kisses for Bryan.
@tiiareimann3416
Wau,wauBrian!High quality vocals as always Brian you are an awesome artist!Just no words!Thanks!