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
Don't Drop That Bomb on Me
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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That once were out of reach
Turned the silence into war and bloodied up the beach
Trashed the forests and the trees
Til there's nothin' left to cut
We raped the rivers and the seas and turned the land to dust
It goes on and on
On and on...
Yeah!
Does anybody know what's goin' on
Can anybody tell me where we went wrong
Can anyone say why wrong is right
If we wanna little peace well got to fight
Can anyone say things are lookin' good
Just take a look around your neigherbourhood
The world's gone crazy
Crash - we can fight it
Crash - we gotta try
Crash - we can't hide it
We gotta stop that fire
Don't drop that bomb on me
Save that little tree
Don't drop that bomb on me
Save our seven seas
Don't drop it, don't drop it
Don't drop that bomb on me
Should every little thing have a life to give
Will every child have a place to live
Does anybody feel just a little bit scared
Isn't it about time everybody cared
The world's gone crazy
Crash - we can fight it
Crash - we gotta try
Crash - we can't hide it
We gotta stop that fire
Don't drop that bomb on me
Save that little tree
Don't drop that bomb on me
Save our seven seas
Don't drop it, don't drop it
Don't drop that bomb on me
If ya gonna talk that talk
Ya gotta walk that walk
If ya gonna fly that flag
Ya gotta shake a leg
Ya everybody should try
Cause we're much too young to die
Yeah yeah
Don't drop that bomb on me
(Don't drop that bomb on me)
We gotta save that little tree
Don't drop it
(Don't drop that bomb on me)
We gotta save our seven seas
Don't drop it
(Don't drop it)
Don't drop it
(Don't drop it)
Don't drop it!
Ohhhh
We're gonna drop it on me
(Don't drop that bomb on me)
We gotta save that little tree
Yeah
(Don't drop that bomb on me)
We gotta save our seven seas
Don't drop it
(Don't drop it)
Don't drop it
(Don't drop it)
Well don't drop that bomb on me
Yeah
We gotta save that little tree
The Bryan Adam's song 'Don't Drop That Bomb on Me' is a political and socially conscious song that explores the environmental damages humans have caused to the world. The first verse of the song speaks about the negative impact humans have had on the environment. It refers to the human act of deforestation or cutting down of trees, polluting the rivers and seas, and turning lands into dust. The chorus is a warning to those in power not to drop a nuclear bomb and destroy everything.
The second verse of the song talks about the importance of caring for the environment and becoming aware of our responsibility towards saving the planet. The lines "Should every little thing have a life to give, will every child have a place to live" highlights the concerns about the future generation's ability to have a sustainable life. The lyrics make a call to everyone to care for their neighborhood and the world at large, and not to be indifferent to the negative impacts of human activities.
Overall, the song emphasizes the need for environmental conservation and highlights the critical nature of the subject matter. The song uses a powerful chorus to convey the message that everyone has a role to play in safeguarding the environment, and it all starts with us taking responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
We sailed our ships upon the shores that once were out of reach
We have relentlessly expanded our influence to conquer even the remotest lands.
Turned the silence into war and bloodied up the beach
We have taken peaceful places and turned them into scenes of conflict and violence.
Trashed the forests and the trees. Til there's nothin' left to cut
We have destroyed natural habitats and decimated wildlife populations to the point of no return.
We raped the rivers and the seas and turned the land to dust
Our greed and careless actions have left the waters polluted and barren and the soil infertile.
It goes on and on. On and on...
These destructive patterns have persisted for too long and show no sign of stopping.
Does anybody know what's goin' on
We are so deep into the chaos and destruction that we have lost sight of the underlying issues.
Can anybody tell me where we went wrong
We have made so many mistakes that it's hard to pinpoint exactly where we went astray.
Can anyone say why wrong is right
We have normalized harmful behavior and twisted our values to justify our actions.
If we wanna little peace well got to fight
To achieve peace, we must actively work towards it and fight against those who stand in the way.
Can anyone say things are lookin' good
The state of the world is far from good and we need to acknowledge that.
Just take a look around your neigherbourhood
The problems we face are not just global issues, but are present in our own communities.
The world's gone crazy
The state of the world is so dire and chaotic that it's hard to comprehend.
Crash - we can fight it
We have the power to overcome these challenges if we come together and take action.
Crash - we gotta try
We can't just sit idly by and watch the world burn; we must take action and try to make a change.
Crash - we can't hide it
We can't ignore or deny the problems we face; they won't just disappear on their own.
We gotta stop that fire
We must take action to put an end to the destructive trends that have brought us to this point.
Don't drop that bomb on me
We must avoid any actions that further perpetuate the cycle of destruction and harm.
Save that little tree
We must take care of our natural resources and protect them at all costs.
Save our seven seas
We must work to preserve the oceans and their delicate ecosystems.
If ya gonna talk that talk, Ya gotta walk that walk
We need to back up our words with our actions and not just pay lip service to the idea of change.
If ya gonna fly that flag, Ya gotta shake a leg
If we want to achieve our goals, we need to act quickly and energetically.
Ya everybody should try. Cause we're much too young to die
We must all do our part to make a positive change in the world because our lives depend on it.
Contributed by Emily I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leemason666
If Def Leppard did a Bryan Adams then this would be it. Amazing job. Still got it Bryan. Waking up the Neighbours is my favourite Bryan Adams album of all time. Keith Scott guitar playing is incredible on this album. 🤟🏻🎸
@ollyworld
I totally agree...WUTN AND iNTO THE FIRE!
@toadfishuksportangling2690
Same producer on both hysteria and waking up the neighbours. Mutt lang. Great producer .Bryan adams the best
@marktravis4050
Mutt Lange co-wrote the song
@mikeyroberts1252
Not the real Def Leppard. Real Def Leppard was heavy, first three albums.
@dalestroup9495
Sounds a bit too much like "Everything She Does Is Magic" by the Police Lol. I can already hear Sting and his Lawyers marching! Lol
@heleneberkowitz5568
My #1 favorite Bryan Adams song, hands-down. Keith's guitar is incredibly powerful.
@ayazjames4591
Hello Helene, hope you enjoyed the song?
@bryanadamsbryan673n7
Hello there!
Thank you'll for your great support and for the unconditional love towards my career I really appreciate thanks once again, so w where are you watching from?!
@extreme7733
I still don't understand why this song was not a single from the album. It's a great tune; and Keith Scott is an amazingly underrated guitarist!