Creating music that defies definition comes naturally to Gaelle, who grew up in an African-American community in New Jersey the daughter of Haitian parents. Exposed as a child to the percussive, upbeat music of Haiti—as well as to the grooving, hip-hop sounds of urban radio and new wave music videos on TV—Gaelle takes a naturally broad-minded approach to singing and songwriting. With a view to elevating the events of everyday life to the realm of poetry, Transient explores mystery, wit, honesty and subtlety—subjects that are increasingly rare in current popular music.
“I’ve always felt there could be a happy marriage between many styles of music without compromising artistic integrity,” Gaelle explains. “With this album I’d like to pave the way for other artists who would like to take a more innovative approach to expressing themselves. I also hope that what my music conveys will help some misunderstood person have a voice in this complex world.”
Singer/songwriter Gaelle Adisson started her life in music at an early age. Influenced by a mixture of her African-American childhood community and her parents’ Haitian identity, Gaelle found herself writing music in her teens that was a cultural hybrid. By the time she moved to Atlanta at the age of 18, the aspiring singer had already written dozens of songs, and at the insistence of a close friend, was asked to perform vocals on some house music tracks that were being recorded by the then-unknown producer Chris Brann. The pair hit it off immediately, and Gaelle launched the beginning of her recording career.
Eventually, Gaelle found herself performing and recording with several producers and musicians. The result of this period of productivity was the song “King of My Castle,” which she recorded with the Wamdue Project. This song became one of the most popular dance songs of the late 90's, and is still considered a classic in the UK dance scene. From that point Gaelle decided to start her production company, Speakeasy Music. During the period between her U.K. smash, and the recording of her debut album Transient, Gaelle concentrated on producing and remixing with her partner Eric Stamile.
Shape Shifting
Gaelle Lyrics
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And a tunnels running deep beneath these holes
All you insecurities like and breed inside them
It's their fascinating greed that
Makes you feel
Alone
And in the end theres no one left to fault
On the road to reparation there is much to loose
You've embraced it become complacent now the fear is you
And you trie to replace them but…
And you tried to erase them but…
And you tried to evade them but…
And you tried to delay them but…
No no no end end
The opening lines of Gaelle's "Shape Shifting" contemplate the origins of our deepest insecurities and needs. She describes these as having roots in a "chasm" with a "tunnel running deep beneath these holes." These insecurities consume and proliferate inside of us, driven by a maddening and insatiable "greed" that makes us feel entirely alone. The lyric suggests that even the most intimate relationships can't fill the emotional void created by these chasms, leaving us fragmented and disconnected.
The second half of the song shifts to a reflection on the process of healing and how it's often a lonely and difficult path. The line "on the road to reparation there is much to lose" speaks to the sacrifices that must be made in order to heal and move forward from our past wounds. But the track also acknowledges the fear and complacency that can set in once these wounds become a normalized part of our identity, making it difficult to overcome them. Despite our efforts to escape, erase, or delay these wounds, there is no clear end in sight. The song concludes with these tense and unresolved notes, leaving the listener with a sense of the lingering impact of our rawest emotional traumas.
Line by Line Meaning
Every solitary need comes from a chasm
All of your personal requirements and desires stem from a deep void within you.
And a tunnels running deep beneath these holes
There are even deeper, hidden aspects of yourself that contribute to these needs.
All you insecurities like and breed inside them
Your insecurities thrive in these hidden, inner aspects of yourself, and contribute to the formation of your needs and desires.
It's their fascinating greed that
These insecurities have a powerful, captivating effect on you that is difficult to resist.
Makes you feel
They cause you to experience
Alone
feelings of isolation.
And in the end theres no one left to fault
Ultimately, there is no one to blame or hold responsible for your feelings and experiences.
How it began has left no clues at all
The origin of these feelings and experiences is a mystery that cannot be solved.
On the road to reparation there is much to lose
While attempting to heal and fix oneself, there are many potential risks and sacrifices that come with the process.
You've embraced it become complacent now the fear is you
You have grown comfortable with your insecurities and fears, and now the idea of letting go of them is terrifying.
And you tried to replace them but...
Despite attempts to replace or substitute these insecurities with something else,
And you tried to erase them but...
or even completely erase them,
And you tried to evade them but...
or avoid them altogether,
And you tried to delay them but...
or postpone dealing with them,
No no no end end
there doesn't seem to be any solution or end in sight.
Contributed by Alaina A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Skyline10789
this song should be much longerrrr, becuase i just want more and more.
@Skyline10789
I think what you are looking for is "Every solitary need, comes from a chasm." I believe those are the correct lyrics :)
@queenb276
RIP Stanley ❤ U
@billytdakid
forgot to mention why: What this DJ did is: 1.Adding descent popular beat that breaks all harmony 2. Putting the vocals in high pitch voice. What a dud