Cuts Like A Knife
Bryan Adams · Bryan Adams - MTV Unplugged
Drivin' home this evening
I coulda sworn we had it all worked out
You had this boy believin'
Way beyond the shadow of a doubt
I heard it on the street
I heard you mighta found somebody new
Well who is he baby - who is he
And tell me what he means to you
I took it all for granted
But how was I to know
That you'd be letting go
Now it cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
It cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
There's times I've 'bin mistaken
There's times I thought I'd 'bin misunderstood
So wait a minute darlin'
Can't you see we did the best we could
This would be the first time
Things have gone astray
Now you've thrown it all away
Now it cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
It cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
I coulda sworn we had it all worked out
You had this boy believin'
Way beyond the shadow of a doubt
I heard it on the street
I heard you mighta found somebody new
Well who is he baby - who is he
And tell me what he means to you
I took it all for granted
But how was I to know
That you'd be letting go
Now it cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
It cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
There's times I've 'bin mistaken
There's times I thought I'd 'bin misunderstood
So wait a minute darlin'
Can't you see we did the best we could
This would be the first time
Things have gone astray
Now you've thrown it all away
Now it cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
It cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
Cuts Like A Knife
Delivered with raw intensity on Bryan Adams' MTV Unplugged, 'Cuts Like A Knife' stands as a defining acoustic track from the 1990s. Stripped of heavy production, the song showcases Adams' signature vocal power and songwriting ability, focusing on themes of emotional vulnerability and heartbreak. The recording captures a pivotal moment in his discography, blending his rock roots with a more intimate, folk-inflected approach that resonated deeply with audiences. As a staple of his live performances and a highlight of the MTV Unplugged series, the track remains a powerful example of his capacity to convey complex feelings through melody and voice alone.