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.
somebody to love
Chris Isaak Lyrics
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Someone who could be your true love
Going, always gone
Don't you want these arms around you
Remember when it was I found you
Going, always gone
All your world it seems so lonely
Oh, darling
Don't you want somebody to love
Someone who could be your true love
Going, always gone
All this world seems so lonely
You're always out there on your own
Oh, darling
Don't you want somebody to love
Someone who could be your true love
Don't you want these arms around you
Remember when it was I found you
Going, always gone
Going, always gone
The lyrics to Chris Isaak's song "Somebody to Love" speak directly to the human desire for companionship and love. The repetitive use of the phrase "don't you want somebody to love" emphasizes this need and longing for a partner to share life with. The verses suggest a sense of desperation, with the singer recalling the time when they found the person they loved and are struggling with the fact that they are now "always gone". The chorus reinforces the idea that the world seems lonely without someone to love, and the final verse brings the listener back to the specific moments of intimacy they shared with their loved one.
Through the use of simple and direct lyrics, the song captures a universal emotion and reminds us all of the importance of connection and love. The song's slow tempo and haunting melody also contribute to the feeling of loneliness and longing. Overall, "Somebody to Love" is a poignant reflection on love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you want somebody to love
The singer is asking if the listener desires to have someone to love and be loved by.
Someone who could be your true love
The singer suggests that the listener needs a person who could be their genuine partner in life.
Going, always gone
The singer is saying that the person is always leaving and never staying around for long.
Don't you want these arms around you
The singer is asking if the listener craves for a warm embrace from someone.
Remember when it was I found you
The singer is reminding the listener of the time when they were there for them and found them, implying that they still care.
All your world it seems so lonely
The singer points out that the person's world appears lonely, indicating that they are aware of their emotional state.
You're always out there on your own
The singer is saying that the person is always alone and doesn't have anyone to share their life with.
Oh, darling
The singer is expressing compassion towards the person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
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