Her dad used to listen to soul from the 60’s and when she started buying records herself she found the music she liked in the hip hop-section. The Notorious B.I.G and Wu-Tang Clan were a couple of favorites. At the same time she describes herself as being an “MTV-child”, listening to Nirvana and Garbage.
”A-d-i-a-m, the name of an African queen, that my mama she gave to me”
(”Mrs Dymott”)
Her parents came from Asmara, the capitol of Eritrea, but met in Italy after they had both, unaware of each other, left the home country. The couple moved to Sweden and Uppsala where Adiam was born in 1982. Eighteen years later she came to Stockholm where she took her first steps as a vocalist, thanks to a job as a receptionist at a studio. Whenever the songwriters/producers needed a singer they would ask her to enter the studio.
One thing (demo recordings) lead to another (Razzia Records) and now the time has come for Adiam to release her first album. The songs are filled with all the things that inspired her throughout the years. Soulful pop melodies meet rock’n’roll with the right to party and heavy hip-hop beats created by Thomas Rusiak. Other musicians that can be heard on the album include Christian Gabel (Thåström, Bob Hund), Mattias Bärjed (Soundtrack Of Our Lives), Harri Mänti (ex-Kent) and Fredrik Okazaki (I Are Droid). Adiam, who points out that her debut is just as much Thomas Rusiak’s, delivers the songs with an authority that is rare to find in a debutant. It does not take more than a few seconds with her voice in the speakers to realize that this charismatic 26-year-old singer is exactly where she should be.
”When I step up on the stage I’ll be rockin’ rollin”
Not only did he produce the album. Thomas Rusiak is also the guitar player in the all star band that joins Adiam on stage. Other members include Harri, Mattias and Fredrik. “I wasn’t nervous at all about our first show and I think a lot had to do with the fact that all of them are so experienced”, she says.
She feels the same kind of safety with Thomas in the studio and speaks with big enthusiasm about his ability to create big beats. To describe what the album sounds like is harder. “It’s really difficult to put it into words. But perhaps I could call it rock with big beats and soft melodies? Or a concentrated blast? No, I really don’t know. We’ve created our own little world, me and Thomas.”
Cars
Adiam Dymott Lyrics
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Race each other cross town
Or for making out in when you're young
Cans are made for soda and soup and lemonade
Drinking beer out of a hot day
Or for freebasing crack and cocain
And I love you or I'll be gone
Newspapers, books are good for you
Isolation when the roof falls off yeah
Beds are made for sleeping the day away
Or making kids in when you're on holiday
To dream your dreams in while getting your beauty sleep
Or hiding under if you're scared of monsters
But guns are made to kill people
to kill people
to kill people
And bombs are made to kill people
to kill people
to kill people
If there is a God I know we let her down
This can't be what she planned
This can't be what she planned
Someday they'll send their planes and drop all the bombs at once
And turn this planet into a new born sun
Take your guns and see if they work for you
As isolation when the skies falls off, yeah
The song "Cars" by Adiam Dymott is a commentary on the dual nature of objects and their intended use. The first verse mentions cars, which can be used for transportation or for more illicit activities such as making out in. The second verse explores the uses of cans, which can be used for drinks or for drugs such as crack and cocaine. The third verse discusses the uses of paper, which can be used for writing letters expressing love or to communicate when isolation strikes due to a natural disaster or a falling roof. Finally, the fourth verse makes a powerful statement about the weapons of mass destruction, guns and bombs, which are solely made for killing people. The song concludes with the sentiment that if there is a God, humans have let her down by using these weapons of mass destructions.
The song is a commentary on the destructive nature of humans and their ability to misuse objects and instruments originally meant to serve useful purposes. The themes of love, isolation, and the darker side of humanity are prominent throughout the song. It is a reminder that humans are the masters of their own destruction if they fail to use objects and instruments for their intended purposes. The song's title, "Cars," serves as a metaphor for the ambiguity and balance between necessary and unnecessary human actions leading to devastating consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Cars are made to drive people around
Vehicles are designed and produced for the sole purpose of providing convenient transport for people to travel around in
Race each other cross town
Compete with one another in a speedy and competitive manner across the urban landscape
Or for making out in when you're young
Alternatively, cars also provide a private and secluded setting for young lovers to engage in intimate activities
Cans are made for soda and soup and lemonade
Containers are manufactured and designed to hold and store various types of beverages like carbonated drinks, broth-based dishes, and fruit juices
Drinking beer out of a hot day
Furthermore, cans are utilized for drinking beer out of on hot, sunny days
Or for freebasing crack and cocain
Unfortunately, some individuals resort to using cans to consume illicit drugs in a dangerous manner
Paper is made to write stuff on
Paper is a material that is manufactured and crafted for writing important and personal notes or messages on
And I love you or I'll be gone
It has ability to express profound emotions like affection, love, or warning signs of leaving or departing someone
Newspapers, books are good for you
Publications like newspapers and books offer a multitude of benefits to their readers like knowledge, entertainment, and perspective
Isolation when the roof falls off yeah
In addition, reading provides a solace that one can turn to when unexpected events happen, resulting in emotional upheaval
Beds are made for sleeping the day away
Beds are objects that are designed solely for people to sleep, rest, or relax on during the day or nighttime hours
Or making kids in when you're on holiday
In addition, beds provide a comfortable and conducive environment for couples to consummate their relationship and conceive offspring during vacation time
To dream your dreams in while getting your beauty sleep
Further, beds also offer a place for individuals to venture into dreamland while rejuvenating their physical appearance
Or hiding under if you're scared of monsters
Finally, children often find protection and safety from imaginary monsters under the bed, proving that beds provide both physical and emotional shelter
But guns are made to kill people
Regrettably, it is true that firearms are specifically and deliberately designed to cause injuries and fatalities to human beings
To kill people
This line emphasizes the brutal reality that guns have one single purpose, which is to end people's lives
If there is a God I know we let her down
This statement reflects the artist's belief or questioning on whether a higher power exists, and the acknowledgement that human beings have failed in living up to moral and ethical standards defined by religion
This can't be what she planned
The artist expresses sadness that this world seems contrary to what a divine being would have wanted for human beings
Someday they'll send their planes and drop all the bombs at once
This line speculates on the possibility of an all-out aerial attack, resulting in mass devastation and destruction
And turn this planet into a new born sun
The outcome of such a catastrophic event would result in our planet exploding like a newly-born star, which is ironic.
Take your guns and see if they work for you
The artist challenges the audience to evaluate their own personal beliefs about gun ownership, and questions whether possessing such weapons aligns with their moral values and goals
As isolation when the skies falls off, yeah
This final line sums up the idea that in a catastrophic event, guns won't serve as protection, but people may turn to inner solitude and introspection instead
Writer(s): Daniel Ledinsky, Adiam Dymott Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Scandinavia AB
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.