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.
Two Hearts
Chris Isaak Lyrics
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The night seems so dark around you
You won't say a word
And wonder why no one's found you
Waiting for love
Praying for love again
Love's a heavy weight, give it to me don't hesitate
Give me your love again, it's not your fault
One heart can never win it takes
Two hearts, two hearts just to hold love
Two hearts, two hearts just to hold your love
Your love
And if your heart should ache
Remember me
And if your heart should break
Two hearts, two hearts they can mend it
Heartache, heartaches can be ended by love, by love
Love's a heavy weight
Give it to me don't hesitate
Love's a heavy thing
Too heavy for one heart to bring me your love
Give me your love again, it's not too late
One heart can never win, it takes two hearts
Two hearts just to hold love
Two hearts, two hearts just to hold your love
Your love
The lyrics of Chris Isaak's song Two Hearts seem to be a message of hope and encouragement to a person who feels lonely and desolate. The opening lines of the song 'No stars in the sky, the night seems so dark around you, you won't say a word, and wonder why no one's found you' describe a feeling of emptiness and solitude. The next line 'Waiting for love, praying for love again' suggests that the person has lost love previously, and they're hoping to experience it again.
The next few lines 'Love's a heavy weight, give it to me don't hesitate, love's a heavy thing, too heavy for one heart to bring me your love' seem to be an encouragement for the person to seek love again. The lines 'Give me your love again, it's not your fault, one heart can never win it takes two hearts' suggest that one person's effort alone is not enough to find and keep love; it requires two people to make it work.
The chorus 'Two hearts, two hearts just to hold love, two hearts, two hearts just to hold your love, your love' adds meaning to the entire song. It is a call for the person to not give up on love and to hope that there's someone out there meant for them. The lines 'And if your heart should ache, remember me, and if your heart should break, two hearts, two hearts they can mend it, heartache, heartaches can be ended by love, by love' further emphasize that love is what can heal a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
No stars in the sky
The night is very dark and gloomy, without a sign of hope or joy.
The night seems so dark around you
The environment surrounding you is filled with darkness and negativity, causing you to feel downcast.
You won't say a word
You are quiet and withdrawn, not willing to express your feelings or thoughts to others.
And wonder why no one's found you
Feeling lost and alone, wondering why no one has come to find or rescue you from this feeling of despair.
Waiting for love
Hoping and longing for love to come your way, to give you happiness and fulfillment.
Praying for love again
Seeking divine intervention for love to come your way, hoping to experience it once more in your life.
Love's a heavy weight, give it to me don't hesitate
Love is a burden that can be difficult to bear alone, but the singer is asking to be given the opportunity to help carry it with the other person.
Love's a heavy thing, too heavy for one heart to bring me your love
Love is a powerful and weighty emotion that cannot be carried by one person alone.
Give me your love again, it's not your fault
The singer is asking for another chance to receive love, and reassuring that the other person is not to blame for past hurts.
One heart can never win it takes
One person's heart alone cannot conquer the challenges of love and relationships.
Two hearts, two hearts just to hold love
Two individuals are needed to hold onto and experience the beauty of love together.
Two hearts, two hearts just to hold your love
The singer is emphasizing the importance of the other person's love in their life.
Your love
The focus of the entire song is on the other person's love for the singer.
And if your heart should ache
The singer is acknowledging the possibility of the other person's pain and sorrow in love.
Remember me
The singer is offering to be there for the other person in their times of heartache.
And if your heart should break
The singer is acknowledging the immense pain of heartbreak and loss.
Two hearts, two hearts they can mend it
The collective love and support of two individuals can help heal the pain and heartache of the other.
Heartache, heartaches can be ended by love, by love
The singer believes that love has the power to overcome the pain of heartache and bring joy and healing to both individuals.
Give me your love again, it's not too late
The singer is once again asking for another chance to experience the other person's love, reassuring that it's never too late to try again.
One heart can never win, it takes two hearts
The singer is driving home the point that love cannot be experienced or sustained by one person alone; it takes the love, commitment, and effort of both individuals to create a healthy and happy relationship.
Two hearts just to hold love
The final repetition of this line reinforces the central theme and message of the song - that love cannot be held or experienced by one person alone, but instead requires the love and support of two individuals to thrive.
Two hearts, two hearts just to hold your love
The other person's love is the most important thing to the singer in this song, and they are emphasizing that it takes both of them to hold and cherish it together.
Your love
The song ends on the same note it began with - a declaration of the significance and importance of the other person's love in the singer's life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@georgechristo2637
This artist is so underrated. That movie, true romance has one of the best soundtracks of any movie. This song is one of many
@zarahmartinez9534
3:35 excellent Music SINGERS AND GREAT MOVIES 🎉❤🤗🤩👍😉💕💝💯Chris Issac voice Incredible 👌 🎶 😍 ❤AMEN
@bulmanwj
I danced at my wedding to this version of the song. Something I said I was going to do ever since I first heard it in True Romance.
@tcreative8030
I walked down the aisle to "you're so cool" :)
@Bob-zh7lr
Dude! As soon as I heard this song I thought of that movie. Love that movie. Congrats on your wedding.
@CactiTrio
We chose
I Can't See Nobodythe Bee Gees over 50 years ago. Like it was yesterday.@joehernandez3717
A little before my little brother committed suicide.,he told me that I needed to listen to Chris Isaak, my brother Frank had a good ear for good music. May he R.I.P i really miss that dude..
@drjjf78
❤️
@crackity72
So sorry to hear about your bro. I didn’t know him at all, but I know he had good taste In music
@Err5689
RIP M8!