Isaak's music can be described as a blend of country, blues, rock'n'roll, pop and surf rock.
He signed a contract to Warner Brothers Records in 1984 for his first album "Silvertone". Isaak's contract was renewed in 1988 when Warner moved him to their Reprise Records label.
His best-known song is "Wicked Game". Though released on the 1989 album "Heart Shaped World", an instrumental version of the song was later featured in the David Lynch film 'Wild at Heart' (and also years later in the 2000 film The Family Man). An Atlanta radio station DJ began playing the full version and it quickly became a nation-wide top ten hit. The music video for the song was directed by Herb Ritts and was a big MTV and VH1 hit; shot in black and white, it starred Isaak and model Helena Christensen rolling on the beach, embracing and whispering in each others' ears.
In 1999, Isaak's "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing" was featured in Stanley Kubrick's final film 'Eyes Wide Shut', starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.
In 2001, Chris Isaak starred in his own television show, 'The Chris Isaak Show'. It aired from March 2001 to March 2004 in the United States on the cable television network Showtime. This adult comedy show featured Chris Isaak and his band playing themselves with the episode plots based on fictional accounts of the backstage world of Chris Isaak - the rock star next door.
In 2004, his track "Life Will Go On" was featured on the 'Chasing Liberty' soundtrack, which starred Mandy Moore and Matthew Goode.
He hosted a talk show on the Biography cable channel in the United States in 2009 that offered a unique twist - each guest was a musical artist, and both Chris and the artist performed various songs throughout each show. Eight episodes aired in early 2009, featuring guests Trisha Yearwood, Stevie Nicks, Glen Campbell, Michael Buble, Chicago, The Smashing Pumpkins, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), and Jewel.
Isaak has also appeared in numerous films, mostly playing minor cameo roles, though he starred with Keanu Reeves and Bridget Fonda in the 1993 Bernardo Bertolucci-directed 'Little Buddha', and also played a major role in David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me' (1992). Other motion pictures include 'Married to the Mob' (1988), 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991), 'That Thing You Do!' (1996), and 'A Dirty Shame' (2004). He also guest-starred on the Super Bowl Sunday (1996) edition of the television sitcom Friends and on the HBO miniseries, From the Earth to the Moon (HBO).
Chris is also an amateur boxer, avid surfer and a former Golden Gloves champion.
Nothing
Chris Isaak Lyrics
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Back past the place where we meet.
Some things are hard to remember,
Some things you'll never forget.
Let's take a walk down your old street,
Who lives in you house today?
Let's see if we can remember,
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
None of these things have changed.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
Young lovers stand in the shadows,
New lovers taking our place.
And though your gone I remember,
And I can still see your face.
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
None of these things have changed.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
The song "Nothing's Changed" by Chris Isaak is a reflective and nostalgic track that delves into the memories of an old relationship. It starts with the singer suggesting a drive through the old town, back to the place where they used to meet. Although some things are hard to remember, there are some things that they will never forget. The lyrics convey the idea that no matter how much time has passed, the memory of a past romance never fades.
As they take a walk down a street that the singer’s lover used to live on, they try to recollect all the vows they made together. Despite the fact that new lovers have come and taken their place, the memories of the past continue to linger. The singer remembers the kisses and vows of love that were once shared, and acknowledges that none of these things have changed. The chorus rings true to the title of the song, with the singer proclaiming that nothing has changed.
The final verse reveals that the singer's lover is no longer there. But even though they have moved on, the singer still remembers and feels the presence of their former love. This brings back emotions and a wistfulness to the song. In conclusion, "Nothing's Changed" is a meditative reflection of memories past, and the fullness of lives lived and loves gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take a drive through the old town,
Let's go for a ride through the old town.
Back past the place where we meet.
Let's go back to the place where we first met.
Some things are hard to remember,
It's hard to remember some things from the past.
Some things you'll never forget.
However, some things will always remain unforgettable.
Let's take a walk down your old street,
Let's walk down the street where you used to live.
Who lives in your house today?
I wonder who lives in your old house now.
Let's see if we can remember,
Let's try to remember together.
All of the vows that we made.
All of the promises that we once made to each other.
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
I still remember the kisses you gave me and the promises you made to me.
None of these things have changed.
Despite time passing, these memories remain unchanged.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
Ultimately, nothing has changed between us in all these years.
Young lovers stand in the shadows,
There are new young lovers who take our place now.
New lovers taking our place.
We have been replaced by new lovers.
And though you're gone I remember,
Even though you're not here, I still remember you.
And I can still see your face.
I can still vividly picture your face in my mind.
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
Once again, I remember the kisses you gave me and the promises you made to me.
None of these things have changed.
Despite everything that's happened, these memories remain unchanged.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
Ultimately, nothing has really changed between us.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
scottbmpls
Let's take a drive through the old town,
Back past the place where we meet.
Some things are hard to remember,
Some things you'll never forget.
Let's take a walk down your old street,
Who lives in you house today?
Let's see if we can remember,
All of the vows that we made.
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
None of these things have changed.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
Young lovers stand in the shadows,
New lovers taking our place.
And though your gone I remember,
And I can still see your face.
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
None of these things have changed.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
Kevin Gill
Nothings changed, I still love this haunting song!
Let's take a drive through the old town
Back past the place where we met
Some things are hard to remember
Some things you'll never forget
Let's take a walk down your old street
Who lives in your house today?
Let's see if we can remember
All of the vows that we made
Kisses you gave me
The vows you made me
None of these things have changed...
Nothing's changed
Nothing's changed
Young lovers stand in the shadow
New lovers taking our place
And though you're gone I remember
And I can still see your face
Kisses you gave me
The vows you made me
None of these things have changed...
Nothing's changed
Nothing's changed
smartalek180
Fleetwood Mac: Brown Eyes
Dire Straits / Mark Knopfler: You & Your Friend; Your Latest Trick; Fade to Black; What It Is; Iron Hand
The Civil Wars: Twenty Years; Tip of My Tongue
Leonard Cohen: Waiting for the Miracle; By the Rivers Dark; A Thousand Kisses Deep; Boogie Street
Lana del Rey: Summertime Sadness; Every Man Gets His Wish; Diet Mountain Dew
Garbage: Milk, Cup of Coffee
Heather Nova: Winter Blue
Metisse: Boom Boom Ba; Nomah's Land
Bliss: Wish You Were Here
Al Stewart: Fields of France
Music... is a funny thing; tastes are never predictable. But I hope you can find at least a few things in this list that will do it for you, if not in exactly the same ways.
Happy hunting.
Normu pipita
Vamos a dar un paseo por el casco antiguo,
De vuelta más allá del lugar donde nos encontramos.
Algunas cosas son difíciles de recordar,
Algunas cosas que nunca olvidarás
Vamos a dar un paseo por tu calle vieja,
¿Quién vive en tu casa hoy?
Veamos si podemos recordar,
Todos los votos que hicimos
Besos que me diste, los votos que me hiciste
Ninguna de estas cosas ha cambiado.
Nada ha cambiado, nada ha cambiado.
(Solo de guitarra)
Los jóvenes amantes se paran en las sombras,
Nuevos amantes tomando nuestro lugar.
Y aunque te has ido, lo recuerdo,
Y aún puedo ver tu cara.
Besos que me diste, los votos que me hiciste
Ninguna de estas cosas ha cambiado.
Nada ha cambiado, nada ha cambiado.
Ahhh .
Јован Петровић
This man writes his songs from the heart. He has written many beautiful songs about pure love and yet he still ended up alone at the end. Makes me kinda sad to think about it...
Lori Rothenbush
Don't think about it.... Chris can!
DD Dunn
One of my favorite songs even still to this day. Love Chris Isaak!!
On Your Left
Agreed.
scottbmpls
Let's take a drive through the old town,
Back past the place where we meet.
Some things are hard to remember,
Some things you'll never forget.
Let's take a walk down your old street,
Who lives in you house today?
Let's see if we can remember,
All of the vows that we made.
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
None of these things have changed.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
Young lovers stand in the shadows,
New lovers taking our place.
And though your gone I remember,
And I can still see your face.
Kisses you gave me, the vows you made me.
None of these things have changed.
Nothing's changed, nothing's changed.
Angelina Robert
a song for Covid-19 and it's variants losses. it seems suitable. Despite being written and sung decades earlier.
i remember seeing Chris Issak sing live in Saratoga City at a Winery a bit away from Saratoga City proper. Waaay back in the 1990's. Yet nothing's changed.
Jorge Ramirez
Wow i lovet the Music at Chris isaak its awesome
Nina Victoria
scottbmpls Yess thank you 💙
Lal Aj
Thank you.
Hailee Smith
Still listening to this years later. I was in high school when I started listening to C.I. not one regret. Takes me to that special place in my heart. every time. ❤️