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 Marieβs tour and in 2008 A.M. opened for Patrice Rushen and Roberta Flack at the Oakland Museum βExperience on the Greenβ. 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 βThe Pleasures of Love Showβ which successfully enjoyed a sellout of 2 shows at Yoshiβs in Oakland California; As well as the Oakland Metro Theater and Q's Lounge.
On his debut album entitled βMusic & Moon Trips Vol.1-A Loverβs Welcomeβ 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. βA Loverβs Welcomeβ 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. Itβs 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.βs 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.
Searchin
Adrian Marcel Lyrics
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You know it's true
If you open your eyes
I'll talk about you
It could be easy to see
And find your answer
Lay right here with me
You'll be right here with me
Steady passin' what you need
And I ain' t tryin' to slow you down
You feel me? You feel me?
Sometimes you got to let your heart
Beat the eyes to let you see all of me
I bet I know just what you're thinkin'
Why you tryin' to fight it?
I bet I know just what you're searchin' for
Where you gonna find it?
Where you gonna find it?
I know you've been searchin', searchin', searchin'
I know you've been searchin', searchin', searchin'
I know you've been searchin', searchin', searchin'
Girl I know you've been searchin', yeah
I know you've been searchin', yeah
I got what you're lookin' for
You're doing right from the door
You know I'm not just anybody
Grass grows where you plant your seeds
With me, girl call off the APB
I bet I know just what you're searchin' for
Where you gonna find it?
Where you gonna find it?
I know you've been searchin', searchin', searchin'
I know you've been searchin', searchin', searchin'
I know you've been searchin', searchin', searchin'
Girl I know you've been searchin', yeah
I know you've been searchin', yeah
My-oh, me-oh
Matrix like NeYo
We're in a plane to Spain and then to Rio
Heart took the arrow
You and me
Fresh out, step out
Check my new melody
Moving with agility
And for' let it be
See I can make this now, shape the clown
Go and let that dog wait
See I'm all you
Like you've been all me
Tell the truth, we can make a move
Do you want me?
How could you not?
I want it, all over here
You trip out, you miss out
I'm fucking this
See these are rules to the game
You're lurkin'
Say the things that you know
You can search the whole world
But if you try to find, my thing flies
What's your problem?
You see around the world to see if can find something flying
It's my nephey rough here
You're probably not
And to say the truth
You'll never, ever, ever find what you're searchin' for
Cause nobody is flying like me
It is what it is, you'll never find what you're searchin' for
In Adrian Marcel's song "Searchin," the artist is questioning why the person he's singing to is wasting time and failing to open their eyes to see what's in front of them. He understands that sometimes you need to let your heart lead the way in order to see everything clearly. The artist is aware that the person he's singing to may be searching for something, but he's confident that he has what they want. He tells them that they're doing the right thing by being honest from the start and that he's not just anyone - he's the person that they're looking for. At the end of the song, Marcel emphasizes that no one is like him, and the person he's singing to shouldn't bother looking for something that doesn't exist.
Overall, the lyrics of "Searchin" are a plea for the person Marcel is singing to, to take a chance on him and stop searching for something that isn't there. He acknowledges that they may be looking for something specific, but he's confident that he has what they want. The song emphasizes the importance of honesty and listening to your heart, rather than being paralyzed by doubt and fear when it comes to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you're wasting your time?
Why are you spending your time in vain?
You know it's true
You are aware of it being true
If you open your eyes
If you become perceptive
I'll talk about you
I will gossip about you
It could be easy to see
It is simple to comprehend
And find your answer
And get solutions to your quests
Lay right here with me
Sleep beside me
You'll be right here with me
You will be my companion
You're after what you want
You are chasing your desires
Steady passin' what you need
Ignoring what you really require
And I ain' t tryin' to slow you down
I am not trying to impede your progress
You feel me? You feel me?
Do you comprehend what I'm saying?
Sometimes you got to let your heart
Occasionally, you must allow your emotions
Beat the eyes to let you see all of me
To enable you to understand me better
I bet I know just what you're thinkin'
I am confident about knowing what's going through your mind
Why you tryin' to fight it?
Why are you resisting?
I bet I know just what you're searchin' for
I am sure of what you're seeking
Where you gonna find it?
Where will you locate it?
Where you gonna find it?
Where will you find it?
I know you've been searchin', searchin', searchin'
I know you have been looking around
Girl I know you've been searchin', yeah
Darling I know you've been hunting
I got what you're lookin' for
I have what you require
You're doing right from the door
You have started well
You know I'm not just anybody
You know that I am unique
Grass grows where you plant your seeds
Where you invest is what grows
With me, girl call off the APB
With me, you don't need to summon backup
My-oh, me-oh
Gosh oh gosh
Matrix like NeYo
Like the movie 'Matrix' featuring Ne-Yo
We're in a plane to Spain and then to Rio
We are traveling to Spain and then to Rio
Heart took the arrow
The heart got pierced
You and me
You and I
Fresh out, step out
Newly available, and ready to join
Check my new melody
Listen to my new sound
Moving with agility
Moving rapidly with ease
And for' let it be
And forget and move on
See I can make this now, shape the clown
I can create whatever, mold the situation
Go and let that dog wait
Let the situation pause for a bit
See I'm all you
I am what you need
Like you've been all me
You have fulfilled my needs
Tell the truth, we can make a move
Honestly, we can take a step forward
Do you want me?
Do you have feelings for me?
How could you not?
It is impossible for you not to
I want it, all over here
I desire having everything without limits
You trip out, you miss out
You freak out and miss opportunities
I'm fucking this
I'm doing this my way
See these are rules to the game
These are regulations in this context
You're lurkin'
You are lurking or snooping around
Say the things that you know
Speak the facts
You can search the whole world
You can explore the globe
But if you try to find, my thing flies
You won't be able to find something that can fly like what I have
What's your problem?
What is your issue?
You see around the world to see if can find something flying
You search throughout the world to locate something that can fly
It's my nephew-rough here
It can be tough to match what I have
You're probably not
You most likely cannot
And to say the truth
In all honesty
You'll never, ever, ever find what you're searchin' for
You won't meet your needs ever
Cause nobody is flying like me
Since nobody can match me
It is what it is, you'll never find what you're searchin' for
It is how it is, you will never find what you seek
Contributed by Jonathan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
M Sanderson
I got an autographed copy of this cd and Iβm glad I did bc this song isnβt available on itunes/apple music anymore
Sierra Sirena
Why is that? Does anyone know?
Mavi Malik
You have a deep meaning in all your songs, which alot is missing in artists now a days
ahmer9800
Why this song hasn't gone viral doesn't make sense.
GodsChosenElect xx
ahmer9800 heβs a hidden treasure
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I love Adrian Marcel this song is so dope!
NotSoBoujiee
I swear this song gives me such a strong GTA V vibe, wish this was in game
AnimeLuver605
Thats what i said too ha!
J'aime Deorosan
Amazing Song! Excellent Artist Mix Love It!!
Tennille Genise
I love this song Im just sorry Ralph Saadiq which is also a powerhouse in the game put this young man out and he did get recognition he deserved.ππ₯π£