Hidin' From Love

Bryan Adams · Bryan Adams [1980]

I'm riding in the middle

Halfway into you

And halfway into something else,

I don't know what to do.

You said you'd make it easy,

You said you'd take the time,

But you call it off

Before I change my mind.



'Cause you're not decidin'

You're only hidin' from love.

You can't deny it,

You're only hidin' from love.



Well, I've been makin' changes,

But you've been changin' too.

You were hopin' love was somethin' else,

I was hopin' it was you.

You said you'd make it easy, babe,

You said you'd take the time,

But you call it off

Before I change my mind.



Cause you're not decidin'

You're only hidin' from love.

You can't deny it,

You're only hidin' from love.



I know you're tryin',

But you're only hidin' from love.

You say you're shy,

But you're only hidin' from love.

Hidin' From Love

Bryan Adams delivers a soulful, mid-tempo rock track that captures the vulnerability of emotional avoidance. Recorded for his 1980 debut album, the song blends his signature baritone vocals with a polished production style that defined early Canadian pop-rock. The recording showcases Adams' ability to convey deep personal sentiment within a structured, radio-friendly arrangement, establishing a foundation for his later career as a global pop icon. As a key early work, it highlights the transition from his roots in rock to the mainstream pop sound he would soon dominate, featuring lush harmonies and a driving rhythm section that underscores themes of self-protection in relationships.