#1 The Bri… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four acts who go by the name "Laurel":
#1 The British singer-songwriter Laurel Arnell-Cullen, who released Next Time and Blue Blood in early 2013 before finding fame with Fire Breather. Her debut EP To The Hills was released in April 2014. She has opened for acts such as MS MR and John Newman Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/classiclaurel
#2 The Canadian hardcore/southern-rock band, known for their live performances and originality.
#3 The American composer Garrett Parks, who has also recorded under a number of other musical monikers.
#4 The American Lo-Fi pop band, fronted by Alan Rascon of Cotton Candy Collective and Solid Brock.
Adored
Laurel Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I've been wasting your life, baby
We can sit and talk
And I′ll pretend that I give a fuck
I've been hanging around too long
Always getting proud of your love
What's a girl gonna do when she only wants to
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown, I′ll pass it ′round and show it off
When it's all (ah-ah-ah)
Dead and cold (ah-ah-ah)
We′ll sit and stare, while we turn each other off
Hang around, and let me down
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I′ll stay a while
You're so black and white, baby
All these lows and highs, maybe
You′re fucking crazy and it
Ain't nothin' to do with me
Why we′re living life together
Don′t we both deserve better?
Then you come back and say
Don't you wanna
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I′ll pass it 'round and show it off
When I′m insane (ah-ah-ah)
From all your games (ah-ah-ah)
I ask my friends to find out how to let you go
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I′ll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it around and show it off
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I′ll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Let me down
I confess that you′re less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
In "Adored," Laurel expresses a complex and conflicted relationship dynamic. The opening lines of the song suggest dissatisfaction and disappointment, with the lyrics "You've been wasting my time, honey, I've been wasting your life, baby." Both parties seem to be aware that the relationship is not fulfilling, but they continue to engage in superficial conversations and pretend to care. This symbolizes a lack of genuine connection or emotional investment.
The chorus, "Be adored, be adored, give me a crown, I'll pass it 'round and show it off," speaks to a desire for validation and recognition. Laurel longs to feel important and wants others to acknowledge her worth. However, this need for external validation is juxtaposed with the mention of the relationship becoming "dead and cold." Despite the desire to be adored, there is a realization that the relationship is losing its spark and leaving both parties feeling disconnected.
The second verse delves deeper into the flaws of the partner, describing them as "black and white" and "fucking crazy." This contrast highlights the rollercoaster nature of the relationship, with extreme highs and lows. Laurel questions why they are still together, suggesting that they both deserve better. However, she acknowledges that there is something about this person that keeps her engaged, admitting, "I confess that you're less, but kind of better than the rest." This implies a struggle between recognizing the problems in the relationship and the comfort of familiarity.
The song points to a cycle of uncertainty and attachment. The repeated references to staying around and hanging on, despite knowing better, reflect the difficulty in letting go. Laurel acknowledges that the relationship may not be ideal, but still chooses to hold on, even though it may lead to more pain. The repeated line "Only up at night, holding you so tight" suggests that even in the moments of doubt, the physical and emotional connection is still strong, making it harder to walk away.
Overall, "Adored" explores the contradictions and complexities found within a relationship that may be falling apart. It captures the struggle between the desire for validation and the acknowledgment that the relationship is lacking fulfillment. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty, attachment, and the difficulty in letting go, even when faced with the awareness that the situation may not be ideal.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been wasting my time, honey
You have been consuming my valuable time, dear
I've been wasting your life, baby
I have been causing you to waste your existence, darling
We can sit and talk
We can exchange words and engage in conversation
And I'll pretend that I give a fuck
And I will feign interest and care
I've been hanging around too long
I have been lingering for an excessive period
Always getting proud of your love
Always becoming proud of the affection you give
What's a girl gonna do when she only wants to
What options does a girl have when all she desires is to
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
To be revered
Give me a crown, I'll pass it 'round and show it off
Bestow upon me a symbol of power, and I will share it with others to display
When it's all (ah-ah-ah)
When everything comes to an end
Dead and cold (ah-ah-ah)
Lifeless and devoid of warmth
We'll sit and stare, while we turn each other off
We will sit and gaze upon each other, while our interest and attraction diminish
Hang around, and let me down
Continue to stay near, and disappoint me
And I confess that you're less
And I admit that you are of lower quality
But kind of better than the rest
Yet somewhat superior compared to others
So I think I'll stay a while
Therefore, I believe I will remain in this situation for some time
You're so black and white, baby
You have such a simplistic viewpoint, my dear
All these lows and highs, maybe
All these moments of darkness and brightness, perhaps
You're fucking crazy and it
You are mentally unstable and it
Ain't nothin' to do with me
Is not related to me in any way
Why we're living life together
The reason why we are sharing our lives
Don't we both deserve better?
Don't we both merit something superior?
Then you come back and say
Then you return and express
Don't you wanna
Don't you desire
Give me a crown, I'll pass it 'round and show it off
Bestow upon me a symbol of power, and I will share it with others to display
When I'm insane (ah-ah-ah)
When I lose my sanity
From all your games (ah-ah-ah)
Because of all the manipulative actions you take
I ask my friends to find out how to let you go
I seek advice from my companions on how to release you from my life
See, hang around, let me down
You see, continue to stay near and disappoint me
I confess that you're less
I admit that you are of lesser value
But kind of better than the rest
Yet somewhat superior compared to others
So I think I'll stay a while
Therefore, I believe I will remain in this situation for some time
Only up at night
Exclusively during the nighttime
Holding you so tight
Embracing you with great intensity
Let me down
Disappoint me
I confess that you're less
I admit that you are of lower quality
But kind of better than the rest
Yet somewhat superior compared to others
So I think I'll stay a while
Therefore, I believe I will remain in this situation for some time
Writer(s): Laurel Mae Arnell Cullen
Contributed by Tyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Anya-mw3gj
Lyrics ✨
You've been wasting my time, honey
I've been wasting your life, baby
We can sit and talk
And I'll pretend that I give a fuck
I've been hanging around too long
Always getting proud of your love
What's a girl gonna do when she only wants to
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown, I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When it's all (ah-ah-ah)
Dead and cold (ah-ah-ah)
We'll sit and stare, while we turn each other off
Hang around, and let me down
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
You're so black and white, baby
All these lows and highs, maybe
You're fucking crazy and it
Ain't nothin' to do with me
Why we're living life together
Don't we both deserve better?
Then you come back and say
Don't you wanna
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When I'm insane (ah-ah-ah)
From all your games (ah-ah-ah)
I ask my friends to find out how to let you go
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it around and show it off
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
@Random-gu1ou
You've been wasting my time, honey
I've been wasting your life, baby
We could sit and talk
And I'll pretend that I give a fuck
I've been hanging around too long
Always getting proud of your love
What's a girl to do when she only wants to
Be adored
[Pre-Chorus]
(Ah, ah, ah)
Be adored
(Ah, ah, ah)
Give me a crown I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When it's old (ah, ah, ah), dead and gold (ah, ah, ah)
We'll sit and stare, while we turn each other off
[Chorus]
Hang around, you let me down
And I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
[Verse 2]
You're so black and white, baby
All these lows and highs, maybe
You're fucking crazy and it ain't nothin' to do with me
Why we living life together, don't we both deserve better?
Then you come back and say, "Don't you wanna be adored?"
[Pre-Chorus]
(Ah, ah, ah)
Be adored
(Ah, ah, ah)
Give me a crown I'll pass it around and show it off
When I'm insane (ah, ah, ah) from all your games (ah, ah, ah)
I ask my friends to find out how to let you go
[Chorus]
You hang around, you let me down
I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
[Bridge]
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
[Pre-Chorus]
Be adored (ah, ah, ah)
Be adored (ah, ah, ah)
Give me a crown, I'll pass it around and show it off
[Chorus]
You hang around, you let me down
I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
[Bridge]
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
[Outro]
You let me down
I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
@judyw8443
Adore
You've been wasting my time, honey
I've been wasting your life, baby
We could sit and talk
And I'll pretend that I give a fuck
I've been hanging around too long
Always getting proud of your love
What's a girl to do when she only wants to
Be adored
(Ah, ah, ah)
Be adored
(Ah, ah, ah)
Give me a crown I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When it's old (ah, ah, ah), dead and gold (ah, ah, ah)
We'll sit and stare, while we turn each other off
Hang around, you let me down
And I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
You're so black and white, baby
All these lows and highs, maybe
You're fucking crazy and it ain't nothin' to do with me
Why we living life together, don't we both deserve better?
Then you come back and say, "Don't you wanna be adored?"
(Ah, ah, ah)
Be adored
(Ah, ah, ah)
Give me a crown I'll pass it around and show it off
When I'm insane (ah, ah, ah) from all your games (ah, ah, ah)
I ask my friends to find out how to let you go
You hang around, you let me down
I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
[Pre-Chorus]
Be adored (ah, ah, ah)
Be adored (ah, ah, ah)
Give me a crown, I'll pass it around and show it off
You hang around, you let me down
I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
You let me down
I confess that you're less
But kinda better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
@cezaracarla6472
Adored
Laurel
You've been wasting my time, honey
I've been wasting your life, baby
We can sit and talk
And I'll pretend that I give a fuck
I've been hanging around too long
Always getting proud of your love
What's a girl gonna do when she only wants to
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown, I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When it's all (ah-ah-ah)
Dead and cold (ah-ah-ah)
We'll sit and stare, while we turn each other off
Hang around, and let me down
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
You're so black and white, baby
All these lows and highs, maybe
You're fucking crazy and it
Ain't nothin' to do with me
Why we're living life together
Don't we both deserve better?
Then you come back and say
Don't you wanna
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When I'm insane (ah-ah-ah)
From all your games (ah-ah-ah)
I ask my friends to find out how to let you go
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it around and show it off
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
@meganka16
LYRICS
You've been wasting my time honey
I've been wasting your life baby
We could sit and talk
And I'll pretend that I give a fuck
I've been hanging around too long
Always getting proud of your love
What's a girl to do when she only wants to
Be adored
(Ah-ah-ah)
Be adored
(Ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it around and show it off
When it's old (Ah-ah-ah)
Dead and gold (Ah-ah-ah)
We'll sit and stare
While we turn each other off
Hang around (Ah-ah-ah)
You let me down (Ah-ah-ah)
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while (Ah-ah-ah)
You're so black and white, baby
All these lows and high maybe
You're fucking crazy
And it ain't nothing to do with me
Why we're living life together?
Don't we both deserve better?
Then you come back and say
"Don't you wanna be adored?
(Ah-ah-ah)
Be adored
(Ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it around and show it off
When I'm insane (Ah-ah-ah)
From all your games (Ah-ah-ah)
I ask my friends
To find out how to let you go
Hang around (Ah-ah-ah)
You let me down (Ah-ah-ah)
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while (Ah-ah-ah)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
Be adored
(Ah-ah-ah)
Be adored
(Ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it around and show it off
Hang around (Ah-ah-ah)
You let me down (Ah-ah-ah)
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while (Ah-ah-ah)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
I'll lay up at night
Holding you so tight
Freedom is here love
(Freedom is here love)
(Ah-ah-ah)
Let me down
(Ah-ah-ah)
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while (Ah-ah-ah)
@acevalentinemusic
You've been wasting my time, honey
I've been wasting your life, baby
We can sit and talk
And I'll pretend that I give a fuck
I've been hanging around too long
Always getting proud of your love
What's a girl gonna do when she only wants to
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown, I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When it's all (ah-ah-ah)
Dead and cold (ah-ah-ah)
We'll sit and stare, while we turn each other off
Hang around, and let me down
And I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
You're so black and white, baby
All these lows and highs, maybe
You're fucking crazy and it
Ain't nothin' to do with me
Why we're living life together
Don't we both deserve better?
Then you come back and say
Don't you wanna
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it 'round and show it off
When I'm insane (ah-ah-ah)
From all your games (ah-ah-ah)
I ask my friends to find out how to let you go
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Be adored (ah-ah-ah)
Give me a crown
I'll pass it around and show it off
See, hang around, let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
Only up at night
Holding you so tight
Let me down
I confess that you're less
But kind of better than the rest
So I think I'll stay a while
@sarahabdellatif1758
Wow. The originality and diversity that she displays through her work is absolutely incredible. Out of this world. I want her to get popular but I also want her to be our little precious secret.
@aidangreen1942
Sarah Abdellatif world wide please she deserves it rich voice paid
@arlo8169
Our families have been freinds since I've been little and it's so weird how she makes up so much of my playlist now 😂
@clintaubert4718
@@arlo8169 she should be as successful as adele!. tell her to find a new record label and production team. it is criminal. if it wasn't for triple J in Australia I wouldn't have heard her.
@kaatdebusscher4522
I was driving home from a friend's house last night. In my car, I'd been playing the same CD ad nauseum so I decided to switch to a local radio station. Boy oh boy am I glad that I did. This song came on and I slammed on the brakes, pulling over on the side of road, so I could pull out my phone and Shazam this mesmerizing song.
Long story short: I just bought DogViolet on iTunes.
@kaidickson1784
Ready for album of the year xx
@stooged86
Your voice is so raw. Thank you for not giving up!
@dettigerblood
Right when I though I could not get more excited for the album, she surprises us with this insane track! I have not heard an artist as unique and talented as Laurel in a very long time. Love her <3
@mr559
Oh I like this. I'm definitely going to follow your music and she how your journey goes.
@lilsupaflywill8612
Laurel is probably the only person who writes songs that are always good every year and don’t die out #facts