Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven
Bryan Adams · Anthology [2005]
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
Bryan Adams delivers a soulful, mid-tempo rock ballad on the 2005 anthology 'Anthology,' reflecting on mortality and spiritual longing. The track showcases his signature vocal warmth and emotive delivery, characteristic of his work spanning from his early 80s hits to later compilations. While not a chart-topping single from the original era, the recording stands as a poignant example of Adams' ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper, introspective themes. It complements his broader discography, which includes iconic tracks like 'Heaven' and 'Summer Of '69,' cementing his legacy as a vocalist who consistently explores the human condition through accessible melodies and heartfelt lyrics.