Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
About The Song
Title: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You
Artist: Bryan Adams
Release Date: June 18, 1991
Album: Waking Up the Neighbours
Genre: Rock, Pop
Songwriters: Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen, Robert John “Mutt” Lange
Producer: Robert John “Mutt” Lange
Background:
- The song was written for the soundtrack of the 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman.
- Bryan Adams was approached to write a song for the film, and he collaborated with Michael Kamen and “Mutt” Lange to create “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.”
Lyrics:
- The lyrics express deep and unwavering love, with the singer making a commitment to do anything for the person he loves.
- The repetitive refrain emphasizes the central theme: “Everything I do, I do it for you.”
Musical Composition:
- The song is a power ballad with a slow tempo, featuring a blend of rock and orchestral elements.
- It begins with a soft piano introduction and gradually builds up with the inclusion of guitars and orchestral arrangements.
Chart Performance:
- “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” achieved remarkable commercial success.
- It topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many European nations.
- The song spent several weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Awards and Recognition:
- The song earned Bryan Adams numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television.
- It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
Legacy:
- The song has become one of Bryan Adams’ signature tracks and is considered one of the greatest love ballads of all time.
- Its enduring popularity is evident through its continued use in weddings, romantic events, and popular culture references.
Cultural Impact:
- The success of the song contributed significantly to the soundtrack’s popularity and the overall success of the film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.”
- The music video, featuring clips from the film, further enhanced the song’s connection to the movie.
Cover Versions and Adaptations:
- “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” has been covered by various artists in different languages and musical styles.
- Its universal theme of love has made it a popular choice for singers across the globe.
The song remains a classic representation of timeless love ballads, and its emotional resonance continues to captivate audiences around the world.
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Lyrics
“(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”
What you mean to me
Search your heart, search your soul
And when you find me there, you’ll search no more
Don’t tell me it’s not worth tryin’ for
You can’t tell me it’s not worth dyin’ for
You know it’s true:
Everything I do, I do it for you
Look into your heart – you will find
There’s nothin’ there to hide
Take me as I am, take my life
I would give it all, I would sacrifice
Don’t tell me it’s not worth fightin’ for
I can’t help it, there’s nothin’ I want more
You know it’s true:
Everything I do, I do it for you, oh, yeah
There’s no love like your love
And no other could give more love
There’s nowhere unless you’re there
All the time, all the way, yeah
Look into your heart, baby…
Oh, you can’t tell me it’s not worth tryin’ for
I can’t help it, there’s nothin’ I want more
Yeah, I would fight for you, I’d lie for you
Walk the wire for you, yeah, I’d die for you
You know it’s true:
Everything I do, oh, I do it for you
Everything I do, darling
You will see it’s true
You will see it’s true
Yeah!
Search your heart and your soul
You can’t tell it’s not worth dying for
I’ll be there
I’d walk the fire for you
I’d die for you
Oh, yeah
I’m going all the time, all the way