Classically trained at the Leeds College of Music and with a music diploma to his name (LGSM), Adrian's musical career spans twenty-five years. During this time he has produced six major concept works and thirteen solo albums. He has performed extensively in the United Kingdom, Israel, the United States, Australia, and throughout Europe, and has had many TV and radio performances world-wide.
He has received major commissions (BBC Radio 1 'The Virgin', Prospects 'Beautiful or What?!', Shoresh 'City of Peace') recorded with major orchestras (Royal Philharmonic 'The Passion' and the Dutch Metropole Orchestra), and TV and Radio highlights include ITV and NCRV Holland's productions of 'The Passion', HTV's special musical documentary of 'Song of an Exile' recorded at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, and BBC Radio 1's premiere broadcasts of 'The Passion' and 'The Virgin'.
His albums have sold half a million copies, and his audience is drawn from the wide spectrum of those who consider themselves lovers of classical and contemporary music.
Music has been his 'first love' since the age of six. He is an accomplished pianist and guitarist, and he has carried his songs on album and in concert to tens of thousands over the years.
June 1995 saw the premier release of Adrian's major, two album concept work 'City of Peace'. The work explores the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, drawing on poems written by Jewish authors spanning from six thousand years ago to the present day. City of Peace also comes as a climax to eleven years of searching and discovery that began with a journey into the lives of Jewish men, women, and children caught up in the Nazi Holocaust.
"It is eleven years since I walked through the gates of Bergen Belsen. I shall never forget that day; it changed me in ways I couldn't have imagined. Music is, in the end, the language of my heart, so not surprisingly much of my writing since then expresses the search for answers and meaning in all that the Holocaust and Jewish history opens up in us." - Adrian Snell
Adrian's most recent album release is a new, large scale work - 'The Cry, A Requiem for the Lost Child'. This features the choir of Winchester Cathedral and the Wellspring String Ensemble alongside his own voice and that of Natasja Gorlee. Also featured is American solo violinist Rebecca Engstrom.
Working within the Requiem structure, Adrian, with author Murray Watts, has woven the authentic words of children who have suffered war, conflict and ethnic cleansing. The work was originally inspired by the children's memorial at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.
In the last two years Adrian has also designed and developed an interactive workshop entitled 'Music in our Lives', a concept equally relevant to musicians and non-musicians. Here an unusual and innovative use of sound and music-making is employed to encourage 'out of the box' thinking and a look at various aspects of life, communication, and relationships in unexpected and challenging ways.
Adrian is also a fully trained Music Therapist holding the post graduate diploma in Music Therapy (Dip. Mus. Th.) awarded by the University of Bristol through the faculty of medicine.
Adrian has also been a guest presenter on programmes for BBC TV (U.K), EO TV (Holland) and Heartrock TV (Israel).
Lost Without You
Adrian Snell Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside
This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you
Just can't imagine my world without you near
I don't understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can't compete with you
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you're back, what shall I do?
Just can't imagine my world without you near
I don't understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I'm searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart
All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
To hear and see and know the feeling
Of one who gives my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp
The song Lost Without You by Adrian Snell is a heartfelt ballad that depicts the pain of separation from a loved one. The lyrics convey a profound sense of loss and the difficulty in coping without the presence of a significant other. The first verse speaks of the impossibility of seeing beyond the person who is missed, implying that their absence is all-consuming. The second verse talks about the emptiness of the house and the pain of every room seemingly surface-level reminders of the loved one's absence. The chorus reveals an intense longing for the person to come back, as the singer is lost without them.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the depth of the longing for the loved one, with the stars and moon paling in comparison to their presence. The lyrics also reveal that the pain of separation may not necessarily make one's heart grow fonder but can leave them feeling adrift, as their world is incomplete without the presence of the loved one. The final verse speaks of waking up in despair and reaching for the comfort of the loved one's embrace. The singer's ultimate desire is for their significant other to be back in their life, offering a sense of completeness and meaning.
Overall, Lost Without You is a powerful expression of the emotional turmoil of separation and the intense desire for a loved one's return. The lyrics capture the pain of missing someone and wishing they were back. The song is a reminder that love is a force that can bind people together in profound ways, making life asunder when it is absent.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm completely lost without you
My life is incomplete without you in it
It's impossible to see beyond you
You are my world, my focus, my everything
Every time I think about you
You constantly occupy my thoughts
Brings an aching deep inside
My longing for you causes me physical pain
This house is far too quiet without you
Your absence has left a deafening silence in our home
Not looking for the life I lived before you
You have changed my life for the better and I don't want to go back to how things were before you
Every room, every space says something about you
Your presence lingers in every part of our home
There's simply nowhere safe to hide
I can't escape my memories of you, they surround me wherever I go
Just can't imagine my world without you near
You are such an integral part of my life that I can't picture living without you
I don't understand this fear
I am scared of losing you and the thought of being without you
Just get back as fast as you can
I need you back in my life as soon as possible
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
I am willing to do anything to have you back
Miss your life your way of living
I miss everything about you, even the way you lived your life
Miss your special way of being
You are unique and irreplaceable, and I miss everything that makes you you
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
I miss the sound of your laughter and the feeling of your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
I miss you more than words could ever express
The deep night sky stretches out forever
The world seems vast and endless without you
The distance from you seems greater than ever
Your absence has created an emotional chasm between us
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Even the beauty of the night sky pales in comparison to you
Simply can't compete with you
You are incomparable and unparalleled in every way
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Being apart only intensifies my feelings for you
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
Your absence makes me doubt if I can go on without you
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
My heart feels broken and shattered without you
Until you're back, what shall I do?
I am lost and confused without you, and I don't know how to cope
Waking up is so sad without you
Starting my day without you is depressing and disheartening
I open my eyes and I'm searching for you
My first thought every day is of you, and I wish you were here with me
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
I long to hold you and feel your warmth and presence beside me
Feel the beating of your heart
Your heartbeat is a reminder that you are alive and with me
All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
The sound of your voice, the love in your eyes, and the rhythm of your breathing are all that I need
To hear and see and know the feeling
Being able to experience your presence and love once again would be everything to me
Of one who gives my life such meaning
You are my reason for living, my source of joy and purpose
Back within my grasp, my grasp
Having you back in my life and in my arms would be a dream come true
Contributed by Camilla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dario Faudella
I've got the full lyrics in case you needed them:
I’m completely lost without you
It’s impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside
This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you
There’s simply nowhere safe to hide
Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can’t compete with you
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you’re back, what shall I do?
Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I’m searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart
All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
To hear and see and know the feeling
Of one who gives/brings my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp
[the double option words are from different version of the song - studio/live]
Dario Faudella
If anyone like me, was looking for the full lyrics here they are:
I’m completely lost without you
It’s impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside
This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you
There’s simply nowhere safe to hide
Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can’t compete with you
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you’re back, what shall I do?
Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I’m searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart
All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
To hear and see and know the feeling
Of one who gives/brings my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp.
[the double option words are from different version of the song - studio/live, so for this version use the word after the slash]
sasaeen
Back in the eighties I was a huge 'fan' of his music. The last couple of years I sort of lost track of him. Thanks to you tube I rediscovered Adrian. I really love this song, it discribes the bond we have with family, friends and brothers/sisters in Christ. Heaven will be heaven first because He, our Lord and Saviour will be there and secondly because of the loved ones being there right beside us. Lord save ALL our loved ones we pray!!!
Dik Veefkind
I always enjoy listening to your music, Adrian! I'ts so yoyful, comforting en powerfull... I thank the Lord for your talents. Many, many thanks!
DavidJosephism
I loved Adrian Snell in the 1970s. Just found him again!
Malaïka Dipita
I love this song and I love Adrian Snell too since 1992. Thank you for posting this video
legionar1987
he plays really nice music...I've just been yesterday at his concert in Rome, and I have to say that his duettos with his doughter, Carla, were just wonderfull...
auweia9
Thank you so much! I love his music.
Dario Faudella
If anyone like me, was looking for the full lyrics here they are:
I’m completely lost without you
It’s impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside
This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you
There’s simply nowhere safe to hide
Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can’t compete with you
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you’re back, what shall I do?
Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan
Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much
Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I’m searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart
All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
To hear and see and know the feeling
Of one who gives/brings my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp.
[the double option words are from different version of the song - studio/live, so for this version use the word after the slash]
ebnphlo
I first came across Adrian Snell's music in a clearance bin at a store in the mid 80's. It was "Midnight Awake." I wasn't overly impressed at the first listen. But after another listen or two, it became one of those records (remember those giant black CDs?) I just couldn't give away. Now, over thirty years, Adrian Snell has (or should I say "We have") come full circle to each other. Thank you, Adrian, for never giving up. And thank you, Jamie, for posting this video.
Robbie Francis
Great to see good quality footage of a quality cristian artist. Keep it rolling.