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
Where Angels Fear to Tread
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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And I'm never letting go
You know I'm happy just to linger
And let the feeling flow
This must be an illusion
I know this can't be real
I'm ready and right now
Never thought I'd find someone to move me
Someone who could see right through me
You've found your way into my head
Where even angels fear to tread
Don't wanna go out walkin'
Don't wanna take a drive
Don't wanna move from this sweet spot, baby
While this feeling's still alive
The way we fit together
Its like we're meant to be
I'm ready and right now
This is paradise to me
Never thought I'd find someone to move me
Someone who could see right through me
You've found your way into my head
Where even angels fear to tread
You've found your way into my head
where even angels fear to tread
The above lyrics from Bryan Adams’s song “Where Angels Fear to Tread” depict a deep sense of love and affection. Bryan is “wrapped around” the person’s finger and is never letting go. He’s happy to linger in this feeling and let it flow freely. Though he acknowledges that this intense feeling may be an illusion, he knows that he’s ready to embrace what he’s feeling in the moment as it feels like paradise to him. The way he fits with this person is fate, like they’re meant to be together. He doesn’t want to move out of this perfect moment nor does he want to do anything else other than stay there since nothing beats feeling pure love and comfort. The person has somehow found their way into Bryan’s head, where even angels fear to tread which further emphasizes the overpowering feeling for this person.
The lyrics in the song “Where Angels Fear to Tread” have a personal connection to Bryan Adams’ life as he shared in an interview that he wrote it for his girlfriend at the time, Cecilie, who is now his wife. She was the influence behind the song lyrics.
The song was first released on Bryan Adams’s 1996 album “18 til I Die.”
“Where Angels Fear to Tread” is the eighth track on the album and received critical acclaim for its soulful lyrics and beautiful melody.
The music video for the song featured footage from the film “Don Juan DeMarco” in which Bryan Adams plays Jose Don Juan.
The song also appeared in the movie “Don Juan DeMarco” of which Bryan Adam was a part of.
Bryan Adams’s hit song “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” that was released the same year “Where Angels Fear to Tread” came out, hit number one around Europe and America, but it didn't receive as big of a success as its counterpart.
“Where Angels Fear to Tread” was released as a single in 1997, and as part of the promotional effort, Bryan Adams went on a major concert tour of Europe and North America.
The song has a slow and soulful melody with an acoustic guitar and percussion, which also makes it a popular choice for weddings and romantic occasions.
“Where Angels Fear to Tread” has been performed live by Bryan Adams at several concerts and music festivals, including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Montreal, Canada, in 2015.
The chords for the song “Where Angels Fear to Tread” are G, D, Em, and C.
Chords progression: Verse: G, D, Em, C/ Chorus: G, D, C/ Bridge: Em, D, C.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm wrapped around your finger
I am completely under your control and influence, and I am perfectly fine with that.
And I'm never letting go
I am so enamored with you that I never want to be without you, and I will hold on to you forever.
You know I'm happy just to linger
I am content to stay in this moment with you, just enjoying the feeling of being close to you.
And let the feeling flow
I am allowing myself to fully experience the emotions that come with being with you, and I am not holding back.
This must be an illusion
I can hardly believe that I have found someone who can make me feel this way, and I wonder if it is too good to be true.
I know this can't be real
I am aware that this may not last forever, and I am afraid that it will end and leave me heartbroken.
I'm ready and right now
I am completely in the moment with you, and I am ready for whatever comes next.
This is paradise I feel
Being with you feels like heaven, and I am grateful for every moment we spend together.
Never thought I'd find someone to move me
I never expected to find someone who could make me feel so deeply, and I am surprised and grateful to have found you.
Someone who could see right through me
You understand me in a way that no one else ever has, and you are able to see the real me, flaws and all.
Don't wanna go out walkin'
I don't want to leave this moment with you, even to do something as simple as going for a walk.
Don't wanna take a drive
I don't want to do anything that would take us away from each other, even if it is just a short drive.
Don't wanna move from this sweet spot, baby
I want to stay exactly where we are, in this perfect moment with you.
While this feeling's still alive
I want to savor this feeling for as long as I can, because I know it won't last forever.
The way we fit together
Our connection is perfect, and we complement each other in every way.
It's like we're meant to be
I feel like we were destined to find each other, and that we are supposed to be together.
You've found your way into my head
You have become a part of my innermost thoughts and feelings, and I can't imagine my life without you.
Where even angels fear to tread
You have gotten so close to me that it feels like you are in a place that even the divine would hesitate to enter.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.