Adams was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance but lost to Beck's "Where It's At". Adams was also nominated for "Juno Award for Best Producer" (also for "Let's Make a Night to Remember"). The song is included on the soundtrack of the film Excess Baggage (1997) and has appeared on Adams' compilation albums The Best of Me and Anthology.
The accompanying music video for "The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You" was directed by Matthew Rolston, who also directed "Let's Make a Night to Remember". The video was nominated for MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video. In an interview with Songfacts, Adams stated that the clip is his own favorite video. It features various male and female models walking and dancing up and down a catwalk wearing sexy and outrageous outfits. It also features Adams in a bathroom sitting on the toilet with his guitar and standing in front of the mirror trying to do his hair. A shot from recording sessions is used as the cover of Adams' 18 til I Die album cover. The music video is shown in the film Red Corner (1997) starring Richard Gere.
The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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No Gucci shoes or designer boots
I've tried the latest lines from A to Z
But there's just one thing that looks good on me
The only thing I want
The only thing I need
The only thing I choose
I'm not satisfied with Versace style
Put those patent leather pants in the circular file
Sometimes I think I might be lookin' good
But there's only one thing that fits me like it should
The only thing I want
The only thing I need
The only thing I choose
The only thing that looks good on me is you
Ya it's you it could only be you
Nobody else will ever do
Ya baby it's you that I stick to
Ya we stick like glue
The only thing I want
The only thing I need
The only thing I choose
The only thing that looks good on me is you
The only thing I want YEAH
The only thing I need
The only thing I choose
The only thing that looks good on me is you
The only thing I want
The only thing I need
The only thing I choose
The only thing that looks good on me is you
Oh you
Yeah yeah you
The only thing that looks good on me is you
The only thing I want, the only thing I need oh you
In Bryan Adams's song "The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You," the lyrics reveal the singer's lack of interest in designer fashion and luxury brand products. The singer remarks that they have tried everything from A to Z, all the latest designer lines, but finds no outfit that looks good on them aside from one specific item, which is the person they are addressing in the song. The lyrics communicate the singer's preference for their partner over designer outfits or high-end fashion brands.
The singer sets their partner apart from all others, expressing that they are the only one who can make them look good. They express satisfaction with their partner's presence in their life, indicating that nothing else can compare to the happiness they bring. Not only is their partner the only thing that looks good, but they are also the only thing the singer wants, needs, and chooses.
The singer's love for their partner extends beyond just their physical appearance; they are so close that they "stick like glue." The lyrics "the only thing I want, the only thing I need, oh you" further emphasize the singer's love, underscoring the importance of their partner in every aspect of their life. The song's message is that a person's love can bring more happiness than any material item, even the latest designer lines.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't look good in no Armani Suits
I am not willing to go out of my way to buy expensive and luxurious clothing items like Armani Suits as they do not look good on me.
No Gucci shoes or designer boots
I am not impressed by expensive and branded footwear like Gucci shoes or designer boots as they do not make me feel good about myself.
I've tried the latest lines from A to Z
I have tried every clothing line from A to Z, expecting to find something that fits me perfectly and makes me look good.
But there's just one thing that looks good on me
Despite trying out various clothing brands and product lines, I have realized that there is only one thing that fits me like a glove and makes me look good.
The only thing I want
Out of all the clothing options available, there is only one thing that I truly desire and feel comfortable in.
The only thing I need
Among all the clothing items, the only thing I really need is the one that makes me feel good about myself.
The only thing I choose
I have decided to choose only one clothing item for myself out of all the available options, and that is the one that looks good on me.
The only thing that looks good on me is you
The only thing that looks good on me and makes me feel confident is having you by my side.
I'm not satisfied with Versace style
Versace style, known for its luxurious and flamboyant designs, does little to satisfy my craving for apparel that makes me truly look and feel good.
Put those patent leather pants in the circular file
I have made up my mind to dispose of those overrated, uncomfortable patent leather pants which do not match my physical features and personal taste.
Sometimes I think I might be lookin' good
At times, I think that I might be looking good in certain apparel choices, but the feeling is temporary and not satisfying.
But there's only one thing that fits me like it should
Despite trying out several clothing brands, only one is a perfect fit for me and makes me feel comfortable while looking good.
Ya it's you it could only be you
It is only you who complements me and adds to the perfect and unique look that I strive for.
Nobody else will ever do
No one else can fill your place and the role that you play in completing me and making me look and feel good.
Ya baby it's you that I stick to
You are the only one who I choose to stick with in the clothing department, and wearing anything else makes me feel incomplete.
Ya we stick like glue
We are inseparable when it comes to the perfect clothing ensemble, and together we make a complete and beautiful picture.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan Adams, Robert Lange
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bondgirl73
I was so lucky to dance for Bryan to this song in his concert in 1997. What amazing memories. 🌟❤️
@rosanapolitano1105
What a luckily!!!!!
@jjs7396
In newzealand.?
@yourparents5550
1996😒
@Bondgirl73
@@yourparents5550 actually, it was 1997 here in Townsville, Australia.
@yourparents5550
@@Bondgirl73 I thought At Wembley Stadium
@zutalors960
That was a Bryan like we've never seen before. Not a bad song at all, he looks hot in this... but the public didn't go all the way with it. You look at it in 2022, it's still fashionable.
@ritaraju4998
sweetest compliment ever, and Bryan, the world needs more singers like you, straight from the heart man
@meinhd1483
His best video ever. The haircut also suits him.
@helenchristie6530
Me in HD He looks so hot!!