Thought I'D Died And Gone To Heaven
Bryan Adams · Waking Up The Neighbours
Love is forever-as I lie awake
Beside you
I believed-there's no heaven
No hideaway-for the lonely
But I was wrong-crazy
It's gotta be strong
It's gotta be right
Only wanted to stay awhile
Onl wanted to play awhile
Then you taught me to fly like a bird
Baby-thought I'd died and gone to heaven
Such a night I never had before
Thought I'd died and gone to heaven
Cause what I got there ain't no cure for
ooo, it's so easy
what you do to me all night angel
I never loved-swear to God
Never needed no one
Til you came along I never felt this strong
Here I come baby
It's gotta be strong-it's gotta be right
Only wanted to stay awhile
Only wanted to play awhile
Then you taught me to fly like a bird
Baby-thought I'd died and gone to heaven
Such a night I never had before
Thought i'd died and gone to heaven
Cause what I got there ain't no cure for
I feel fast asleep-I feel drunk
I dream the sweetest dreams
Never wanna wake up
Never thought it could be this way
No doubt about it-can't live without it
Never thought it could be this good
You made love to me-the way it oughta be
Beside you
I believed-there's no heaven
No hideaway-for the lonely
But I was wrong-crazy
It's gotta be strong
It's gotta be right
Only wanted to stay awhile
Onl wanted to play awhile
Then you taught me to fly like a bird
Baby-thought I'd died and gone to heaven
Such a night I never had before
Thought I'd died and gone to heaven
Cause what I got there ain't no cure for
ooo, it's so easy
what you do to me all night angel
I never loved-swear to God
Never needed no one
Til you came along I never felt this strong
Here I come baby
It's gotta be strong-it's gotta be right
Only wanted to stay awhile
Only wanted to play awhile
Then you taught me to fly like a bird
Baby-thought I'd died and gone to heaven
Such a night I never had before
Thought i'd died and gone to heaven
Cause what I got there ain't no cure for
I feel fast asleep-I feel drunk
I dream the sweetest dreams
Never wanna wake up
Never thought it could be this way
No doubt about it-can't live without it
Never thought it could be this good
You made love to me-the way it oughta be
Thought I'D Died And Gone To Heaven
Released on Bryan Adams' 1984 debut album Waking Up The Neighbours, this track stands as a defining moment in his early career, blending rock energy with a distinct pop sensibility. The song captures the raw vulnerability of heartbreak, reflecting on the emotional toll of a failed relationship through its narrative arc. As one of the lead singles from the record, it helped establish Adams as a serious vocalist capable of handling both melodic hooks and lyrical depth. Its enduring popularity stems from its relatable themes and the polished production that characterized the mid-80s pop-rock sound, cementing its place in the artist's foundational discography alongside other major hits from the era.