When she was a freshman in college she befriended the aspiring rapper Dred Scott. This chance encounter led her to a collaboration on his 1994 A&M records release "Breaking Combs". Just one year later she and Dred wrote and recorded her debut self titled album on Capitol. A political shake up at Capitol landed Adriana and the record on RCA/Loud Records. The album was thought to be somewhat revolutionary. It was the first so called "Neo Soul record" at the time. The use of live instrumentation combined with the classic sound of Adriana's vocals took a lot of people off guard. When you think about the musical landscape in 1995, you understand that this album was extremely groundbreaking. It was completely devoid of the synthetic mechanical sounds and stacked vocal stylings of music from that era.
After the release of her first album she became disenchanted with the politics of music. She travelled the world finding an unlimited source of creative inspiration. She spent much of her time in Latin America feeling at home in the relaxed musically enriched environment. Brazil became a home away from home for her spiritually and musically. Upon her return to the US she began assembling her second record "Nomadic". This was a project that she and long-time collaborator "Dred Scott" really enjoyed. It is an eclectic reflection of her musical journey. "Nomadic" incorporates the sounds of Latin, rock, soul, jazz, blues and hip hop. It reflects the variety of manifestations of black music in the Americas. She states, "Africans came to North America, South America and the Caribbean via the slave trade and through some sort of alchemy turned pain into beauty. They gave the world their music!" "Nomadic" honors their remarkable contributions.
Her new CD, "El Camino" blends the familiar sounds of her first recording with the growth of her second CD. The musical emphasis of this work is based more on the soul tradition yet it still has eclectic elements that reflect Adriana's unique perspective. The title "El Camino" means the road or path in Spanish.
Set In Stone
Adriana Evans Lyrics
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I ran off to the bar
Another piece of heaven gone to hell
The words we spoke in anger
Just tore my world apart
And I sat there feelin' sorry for myself
That old man sat down beside me
Looked me in the eye
You ought to get down on your knees
And thank your lucky stars
That you got someone to go home to
You don't know about lonely
Or how long nights can be
'Til you lived through the story
That′s still livin′ in me
And you don't know about sadness
′Til you faced life alone
You don't know about lonely
′Til it's chiseled in stone
So I brought these pretty flowers
Hopin′ you would understand
That sometimes a man is such a fool
Those golden words of wisdom
From the heart of that old man
Showed me I ain't nothin' without you
You don′t know about lonely
Or how long nights can be
′Til you lived through the story
That old man just told me
You don't know about sadness
′Til you faced life alone
You don't know about lonely
′Til it's chiseled in stone
You don′t know about lonely
'Til it's chiseled in stone
Adriana Evans's song "Set in Stone" is a powerful ballad about the pain of a failed relationship and the wisdom that can be gained from the experience. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple's argument and subsequent separation, with the singer retreating to a bar to drown their sorrows. However, they find unexpected comfort and guidance from an elderly stranger who shares his own painful story of loneliness and loss. Through his words, the singer learns the value of their relationship and the importance of cherishing the person they love.
The central theme of the song is the experience of loneliness and the power of relationships to heal and sustain us. The lyrics contrast the temporary relief of alcohol with the lasting pain of being separated from the one you love. The song suggests that true happiness and fulfillment can only be found in a committed, loving partnership, and that the pain of separation can leave a lasting imprint on the soul. Ultimately, the song offers hope and redemption, suggesting that true love can survive even the most painful of experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
You ran cryin′ to the bedroom*
You went to the bedroom crying
I ran off to the bar
I went to the bar to escape the situation
Another piece of heaven gone to hell
Our relationship took a turn for the worse
The words we spoke in anger
Our argument consisted of hurtful words
Just tore my world apart
The argument devastated me
And I sat there feelin' sorry for myself
I felt sorry for myself and my situation
That old man sat down beside me
An older man came and sat next to me
Looked me in the eye
He made direct eye contact with me
And he said Son, I know what you′re going through
He acknowledged my struggles
You ought to get down on your knees
I should be thankful
And thank your lucky stars
Be grateful for what I have
That you got someone to go home to
I have someone to come home to
You don't know about lonely
You don't understand what true loneliness is
Or how long nights can be
You haven't experienced the darkness of long, lonely nights
′Til you lived through the story
Unless you have gone through it yourself
That′s still livin′ in me
The pain and loneliness I feel is still present in me
And you don't know about sadness
You haven't experienced true sadness
′Til you faced life alone
Unless you have gone through life alone
So I brought these pretty flowers
I brought these flowers as a peace offering
Hopin′ you would understand
Hoping you'll forgive me
That sometimes a man is such a fool
Men can make foolish mistakes
Those golden words of wisdom
The advice that old man gave me
From the heart of that old man
The advice came from a place of experience and kindness
Showed me I ain't nothin' without you
The old man's words made me realize how much I need you
You don't know about lonely
You don't understand what true loneliness is
′Til you lived through the story
Unless you have gone through it yourself
That old man just told me
The old man shared his story with me
You don't know about sadness
You haven't experienced true sadness
′Til you faced life alone
Unless you have gone through life alone
You don't know about lonely
You don't understand what true loneliness is
′Til it's chiseled in stone
Until it becomes a permanent part of your life
You don't know about lonely
You don't understand what true loneliness is
'Til it's chiseled in stone
Until it becomes a permanent part of your life
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Victor Pivagah MacMonsam
Oooooooh Adriana.....😍😍😍😍
bumfighter
:D good pictures haha ... and very good song (mm) !!!