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's Changed
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 © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
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