The true beginning of the musical aspect in his life was when he got accepted into the Oakland school of the Arts in 2003. There he studied vocal, piano and drama. He stared in the schools leading plays, The Wiz, Footloose and The Wild Party. In 2006 Adrian toured with the school concert choir to Italy. There they performed for 2 weeks at different venues in Florence and Venice for crowds of 700 people. During the years 2005-2007 he studied at the University of California in the Young Musicians Program (YMP) with a full scholarship. During his junior year of high school he was given a 1 year scholarship to Berkelee College of Music in Boston upon his high school graduation. His high school years clearly solidifies his love and commitment to music. In 2006 A.M. opened at the Concord Pavilion in Concord California for Tina Marie’s tour and in 2008 A.M. opened for Patrice Rushen and Roberta Flack at the Oakland Museum “Experience on the Green”. This was the start of Adrian Marcel's solo career as he would soon team with Jaime Hawkins to begin work on his debut album. He most recently teamed with ready artist and blood brother Dahrio Wonder on their musical production called “The Pleasures of Love Show” which successfully enjoyed a sellout of 2 shows at Yoshi’s in Oakland California; As well as the Oakland Metro Theater and Q's Lounge.
On his debut album entitled “Music & Moon Trips Vol.1-A Lover’s Welcome” A.M. introduces a work that showcases someone beyond his years. Simply put, Ad loves the thought of Love and expresses that in every song he writes and performs. His lyrics are uniquely different, not the same words you hear everyday on the radio. He sings about situations that you feel, understand and can relate to. He loves where creating wonderful melodies can take him. “A Lover’s Welcome” is the journey from the preparation of loving someone, the vulnerable stage of loving them, trials, change, and the growth of love all delivered on tracks that captivate every emotion you can think of. A.M. does music with a passion. It’s what he is, what makes him and how he makes his best decisions. Sparking an emotion in him causes him to share this in his writing, and his composing.
A.M.’s music is tasteful and sweet, ready for anyone to listen to. The richness of his voice makes it easy for him to comfortably blend with any genre of music or track he sings on. A.M. is a go-getter, the live-wire with a confident seductiveness, a role player and does not want to put a stamp on his music to a specific audience. Adrian is embarking on a journey that he is humbly and fully prepared to take on, appreciate and welcome. Adrian Marcel promises to take and deepen his audiences understanding of great R&B music.
A.M. has worked hard in the last two years. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia to work with L7, a music company that has invested time and energy into supporting him to his next phase! Raphael Saadiq has taken a strong interest in Adrian Marcel.
Under the guidance of Raphael Saadiq, Adrian has released two mixtapes. 2013 " 7 Days Of Weak" and 2014 "Weak After Next". Adrian Marcel's forthcoming album, "#GMFU (Got Me Fucked Up)," which features his single "2 AM," is slated for a February 2015 release.
IMAGINATION
Adrian Marcel Lyrics
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Touchin' me in places, lookin′ in my eyes
She starts to kiss me, her lips are so soft
Seems like she's ready, and bout to take off
I can feel her all inside, ain't gonna rush I′ma take my time
Yeah yeah, and when I come close, my alarm blows
Realized I was all alone
And it ain't no us, just me
I keep tellin′ myself, that she with somebody else
But every night she's in my dreams
And I can′t do nothin' bout it, no
I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried it
She′s sexy, the way she's throw it on me, yeah
Oh, she's screamin′ and moanin′, the sheets are all off
She got me so low, lickin' my neck (lickin′ my neck, oh)
She smell so good, yeah!
And I wish that I could have her all the time
And when I come close, my alarm blows
Realized I was all alone
It was just a dream, shit ain't what it seems (what it seems)
And it ain′t no us just me (ain't nobody, but my mind is playin′ tricks on me baby)
I keep tellin' myself (something like voodoo), that she with somebody else (I'm like what the fuck did you do)
But every night she′s in my dreams
Ooh baby, it was just my imagination
Got me fucked up...
In Adrian Marcel's song "Imagination," the singer is detailing a vivid dream where he is with a woman who is touching him in various places and looking into his eyes. As the dream progresses, she begins to kiss him and he can feel her all around him. However, just as things are starting to heat up, his alarm goes off, and he realizes he's all alone in his bed. The singer is disappointed that it was only a dream and wishes that the woman could be with him all the time.
The lyrics speak to the power of the imagination when it comes to our desires and fantasies. Despite the fact that the woman he is dreaming about may not actually exist, in his mind, she is real and tangible. The singer is fully aware that it was just a dream, but he still can't help but wish that she could be with him in reality.
Overall, "Imagination" is a sensual and introspective song that explores the ways in which our imaginations can both thrill and frustrate us when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Layin′ here, she reads my mind
The singer is lying in bed as his imagination conjures up the image of a woman who not only understands him but can read his thoughts as well.
Touchin' me in places, lookin′ in my eyes
This woman of his imagination is physically intimate with him and stares at him deeply, as if to connect with him on an emotional level.
She starts to kiss me, her lips are so soft
The woman of his imagination is passionate, yet gentle, as she interacts with the singer.
Seems like she's ready, and bout to take off
Her eagerness to break physical boundaries with the artist indicates she's ready to take their relationship further.
I can feel her all inside, ain't gonna rush I′ma take my time
The artist is keen to explore every aspect of the woman of his imagination, but he does not want to rush things and is content with taking his time.
Yeah yeah, and when I come close, my alarm blows
The singer is woken up from his dream as his alarm goes off, ending any chance of experiencing this beautiful woman of his imagination in reality.
Realized I was all alone
The singer awakens to the harsh reality that he is, in fact, alone and his dream was nothing more than his imagination, teasing him.
It was just a dream, shit ain′t what it seems
He acknowledges that his dream was just a fantasy and the reality of his life is far from the ideal he'd imagined.
And it ain′t no us, just me
The woman of his imagination exists only in his head; it's just him and nothing more.
I keep tellin′ myself, that she with somebody else
He comes to terms with the reality of his situation and tries to convince himself that the woman of his imagination is probably already with someone else.
But every night she's in my dreams
Despite his efforts, the woman of his imagination continues to visit him every night in his dreams, teasing him and messing with his head.
And I can′t do nothin' bout it, no
The artist acknowledges that he is powerless to stop these vivid fantasies from occurring.
I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried it
He has made several attempts to rid himself of these fantasies but to no avail.
She′s sexy, the way she's throw it on me, yeah
In his imagination, the woman of his dreams is amazingly attractive and sexy, and he is almost powerless to resist her.
Oh, she's screamin′ and moanin′, the sheets are all off
Their passion is evident and intense in his dream, as they engage in sexual activity.
She got me so low, lickin' my neck (lickin′ my neck, oh)
She has total power over him in his imagination and can control him with ease as she kisses and licks his neck.
She smells so good, yeah!
All his senses are engaged in this dream, and the woman's scent mesmerizes him.
And I wish that I could have her all the time
The singer deeply yearns for the woman of his imagination and wishes that she was real so that he could have her always.
Ooh baby, it was just my imagination
At the end of the song, the singer recognizes that the woman of his dreams is just his imagination, and nothing more.
Got me fucked up...
The artist is overwhelmed by the intensity of his feelings for this imaginary woman and doesn't want to let go, despite the reality of his situation.
Writer(s): adrian marcel, ronnie scott, myariah summers, raphael saadiq
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"IMAGINATION"
Layin' here, she reads my mind
Touchin' me in places, lookin' in my eyes
She starts to kiss me, her lips are so soft
Seems like she's ready, and bout to take off
I can feel her all inside, ain't gonna rush I'ma take my time
Yeah yeah, and when I come close, my alarm blows
Realized I was all alone
It was just a dream, shit ain't what it seems
And it ain't no us, just me
I keep tellin' myself, that she with somebody else
But every night she's in my dreams
And I can't do nothin' bout it, no
I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried it
She's sexy, the way she's throw it on me, yeah
Oh, she's screamin' and moanin', the sheets are all off
She got me so low, lickin' my neck (lickin' my neck, oh)
She smell so good, yeah!
And I wish that I could have her all the time
And when I come close, my alarm blows
Realized I was all alone
It was just a dream, shit ain't what it seems (what it seems)
And it ain't no us just me (ain't nobody, but my mind is playin' tricks on me baby)
I keep tellin' myself (something like voodoo), that she with somebody else (I'm like what the fuck did you do)
But every night she's in my dreams
Ooh baby, it was just my imagination
Got me fucked up...
@flora20017
He's not selling his soul too the devil, this is why I think he's not getting recognized and that's crazy. Beautiful voice! He should be on top charts ! Letting this beautiful voice go too waste!
@tiarajackson3707
every time I listen to his music I say the same thing to myself
@jessicas.4986
100% facts
@isamarsantiago
Everything this man puts out there is amazing, the raw emotion in the vocals man, gifted beyond belief!
@bongaisimba
He truly is gifted!
@jonathnsjourney1811
Super underrated.....
@tinkerbell5646
Yes!!!!
@TheMorenamamacita
I have had this song on repeat for the last three days and just can't understand why he is not getting the recognition that he should. His vocal range is amazing and he has that classic r&b sound. I'll take this any day and all day over a lot of music that's out right now.
@lele19691
TheMorenamamacita ...Amen!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👌
@quanalewis7054
I agree💯