So Happy It Hurts (2022) Lyrics – Bryan Adams
"So Happy It Hurts" is the fifteenth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, released on March 11, 2022, under the BMG Rights Management label. The album marks a significant change for Adams, as his previous album, Shine a Light, was released by Polydor Records and its parent label, Universal Music Group.
Adams revealed that the album would be titled So Happy It Hurts, saying that it represented a "return to life" after the COVID-19 pandemic. The album, which explores the ephemeral things in life that bring true happiness and human connection, is a celebration of freedom, autonomy, and spontaneity.
The lead single, "So Happy It Hurts," was released on October 11, 2021, along with a music video directed by Adams himself. The song is an ode to the thrill of the open road and the joy of spontaneous adventure. On November 29, 2021, Adams released "On The Road," which coincided with the presentation of the Pirelli Calendar 2022, which he conceived. The music video for "On The Road" features talents from the world of music brought together on a journey across nationalities. "Kick Ass," written by Adams and Robert Lange and featuring an introduction by John Cleese, was released on December 9, 2021, with a video of the song published on Adams' official YouTube channel.
The album's fourth single, "Never Gonna Rain," was released on January 25, 2022, and is a melodic rock song that captures the ultimate optimist's spirit. The song inspires listeners to turn negatives into positives, appreciate the present moment, and take the rain and turn it into a gift. The music video for "Never Gonna Rain" was directed by Adams and filmed at Wynn Las Vegas in November 2021. "Always Have, Always Will" was released on the same day as the album and is a declaration of devotion to a loved one. The music video for "Always Have, Always Will" was also directed by Adams and filmed at Wynn Las Vegas in November 2021.
Overall, So Happy It Hurts is a collection of songs that celebrate life and the joy of living, even in the face of adversity. Adams' fifteenth studio album showcases his continued growth as an artist, and each single release further highlights the album's themes of freedom, spontaneity, and the power of human connection. Below you can find a to z all track details, with lyrics and videos.
So Happy It Hurts Album Tracklist
- 1.
Always Have Always Will
- 2.
I Ain’t Worth Shit Without You
- 3.
I’ve Been Looking For You
- 4.
Just About Gone
- 5.
Just Like Me Just Like You
- 6.
Let’s Do This
- 7.
Never Gonna Rain
- 8.
On The Road
- 9.
So Happy It Hurts
- 10.
These Are The Moments That Make Up My Life
- 11.
You Lift Me Up
Last Update: August 28, 2023
So Happy It Hurts album cover
Cast & Crew
- Artist/Band
- Bryan Adams
- Release Date
- March 11, 2022
- Producer(s)
- Bryan Adams & Robert John Lange
- Writer(s)
- Bryan Adams, Gretchen Peters, Jason Evigan, Jimmy Vallance, Kennedi, Mike Elizondo, Robert John Lange & Theodore Shapiro