Known as the First Lady of Dawn Raid, Aaradhna got a lucky break when Brotha D, co founder of Dawn Raid Entertainment was on tour in Wellington and was getting his hair-braided at her grandmother's house. Her family made her sing to him and he instantly signed her up in 2003.
Moving to Auckland, Aaradhna received the opportunity of a lifetime when she was invited to record with RnB artists Adeaze for their song Getting Stronger. The collaboration was an instant success soaring to number 1 on the local charts and cementing Aaradhna’s name all over New Zealand. Getting Stronger was certified gold in July 2004 and went on to be the #2 most played song on radio for 2004.
After the success of Getting Stronger, and the hype that followed, Aaradhna quietly surrounded herself in writing songs for her debut album. Two years later, she emerged with over 50 original songs to select her album from.
Aaradhna's unique songwriting has helped her craft an enchanting soul album that is both complex in emotion and tranquil in delivery. The song Secret Lover is a tale of two deceitful couples, has a unique chorus sang in Hindi.
With production from platinum producer Brotha D, Dawn Raid producer Nate D and US producer Sol Messiah she has written 14 original songs.
Welcome to the Jungle
Aaradhna Lyrics
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Where things will never be the same
You can try to hang on the outside
But in time your well will run dry
I said welcome, welcome to the jungle
Where things will never be the same
You can try to hang on the outside
I said welcome
I said welcome, welcome to the jungle
Where things will never be the same
You can try to hang on the outside
But in time your well will run dry
Said in time your well will run dry
Said in time your well will run dry
Said in time your well will run dry
The lyrics to Aaradhna's "Welcome to the Jungle" are a warning to those who enter into a world that is dangerous and unpredictable. The jungle is a metaphor for the urban environment, where life is filled with challenges and obstacles that must be overcome. The opening line "Where things will never be the same" is an acknowledgement that once you enter the jungle, your life will be forever changed. The line "You can try to hang on the outside" suggests that there are those who are on the fringes of the jungle, perhaps living in the suburbs or in rural areas, who think that they have some sort of control over the urban environment. However, the line "But in time your well will run dry" implies that these people are fooling themselves and that eventually they will have to face the challenges of the jungle.
The repeated line "Said in time your well will run dry" is a reminder that nothing lasts forever, and that those who think they can survive indefinitely in the jungle will eventually be forced to leave. The jungle is portrayed as a hostile and unforgiving place, where even the strongest and most resourceful individuals will eventually reach their limit. The song seems to be saying that the only way to survive in the jungle is to be adaptable and to be willing to change with the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome, welcome to the jungle
A greeting to this chaotic and unpredictable world
Where things will never be the same
This jungle is constantly changing and evolving without warning
You can try to hang on the outside
You can attempt to hold onto familiarity and the known, but it won't be easy
But in time your well will run dry
You can only resist adaptation and change for so long until it ultimately catches up with you
Said in time your well will run dry
Reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the inevitability of change
Writer(s): Aaradhna Patel, Jeffrey Silverman
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.