Adam’s songs have been featured on GREY'S ANATOMY, KYLE XY, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, GREEK, BONES, REAPER, NEWPORT HARBOR, and in the film THE HAUNTING HOUR.
Adam is the keyboardist for the Los Angeles rock band, The 88. He produced, mixed, and engineered the band's debut CD, KIND OF LIGHT, which won them an LA WEEKLY award for “Best Pop/Rock Band.” KIND OF LIGHT was also featured as RADIO AND RECORDS “Album of the Week.” The 88 became a staple on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, a clearinghouse for rising indie rock outfits.
The band released their second album entitled OVER AND OVER in September 2005 and have been playing practically nonstop with tour dates throughout the United States and Canada including opening slots with Smashing Pumpkins, Guster, Flaming Lips, and more.
Today the group’s TV resume includes segments on THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW, THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON, LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY, MTV NEWS, EXTRA, and appeared as themselves in a performance on the sitcom HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER.
The 88’s ongoing red-hot music licensing streak has netted over 40 music placements in film, television and advertising since their debut release in 2003. This has included films, YOU ME AND DUPREE and FAILURE TO LAUNCH, and popular television shows such as THE OC, GREY'S ANATOMY, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, ONE TREE HILL, LAGUNA BEACH, and more.
Adam plans to continue playing with The 88 as well as recording new material for his solo project.
Still Alright
Adam Merrin Lyrics
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You realize that nothing means a thing
(And) everything you thought was a big deal
Now you see it all and what is real
When all you have just falls apart
Nothing seems to work out right, you're trying
yeah, you're still alright
yeah, you're still alright
yeah, you're still alright
When everything starts to feel the same
Everyone around you seems to change
You went along with me when things weren't right
And when the morning slowly fades to light
When all you have just falls apart
Nohting seems to work out right
You're tryingg
And you're still alright
yeah, you're still alright
And you're still alright
yeah, you're still alright
(x2)
The lyrics of Adam Merrin’s song Still Alright talk about the difficult moments in life when everything seems to fall apart. When all that one has built and achieved disappears, it is easy to feel like nothing has meaning. The song reminds us that there is hope in such moments, and that is the sense that everything that we thought was a big deal, now seems small compared to the bigger picture of what is real. The lyrics suggest that when one’s world is falling apart, they can take comfort in the knowledge that they are still alright, and that everything will be okay.
The song continues to talk about how everything can seem to feel the same, and how people change. It points to the importance of having people around you who are true and genuine even when things are not right. As one tries to pick up the pieces of their life, the lyrics tell us that they can take heart knowing that they are still alright. The song’s simple message is that even when things go wrong, we can find comfort in the knowledge that we are still alright.
Line by Line Meaning
When everything you have goes away
When you lose everything you had, you begin to understand that nothing really matters.
You realize that nothing means a thing
You come to a realization that everything you thought was important, wasn't really significant in the grand scheme of things.
Everything you thought was a big deal
Things that you previously considered important, now seem meaningless and insignificant.
Now you see it all and what is real
You see things in a new light and understand what truly matters.
When all you have just falls apart
When everything you have falls apart, you feel like nothing is going right.
Nothing seems to work out right, you're trying
Despite all your efforts, nothing seems to fall into place as it should.
And you're still alright
Despite everything that's happened, you're not giving up and you're still doing just fine.
Yeah, you're still alright
You're still moving forward, even though everything seems to be falling apart around you.
When everything starts to feel the same
When everything around you feels monotonous and nothing seems to change.
Everyone around you seems to change
People around you are changing while you seem stuck in the same place.
You went along with me when things weren't right
You supported me even when I was making the wrong decisions.
And when the morning slowly fades to light
After a long night, the morning slowly arrives, bringing a new hope and light.
And you're still alright
Despite everything that's happened, you're not giving up and you're still doing just fine.
Yeah, you're still alright
You're still moving forward, even though everything seems to be falling apart around you.
And you're still alright
Despite everything that's happened, you're not giving up and you're still doing just fine.
Yeah, you're still alright
You're still moving forward, even though everything seems to be falling apart around you.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.