Haven’t you heard about the elephant in the room? Manhattan-based singer-songwriter Julia Adrian has released her latest single “Elephant in the Room.” Originally from Boston, Mass., Adrian brings a unique mix of storytelling in melody within her music, with her latest track exploring human relationships candidly. But she avoids the uncomfortable.
“Elephant in the Room” lets Adrian weave tension-building lyrics and create anticipation just by the first note. She sings, “I bet you know / My only line is drawn in the sand,” before the tension builds in the chorus and the bass lines emerge underneath Adrian’s bright vocals. The song itself is a metaphor for the unspoken and palpable tension between two people when they choose to ignore a vulnerable truth.
She shines a light on interpersonal relationship issues by drawing on uncertainty, but the pop track “Elephant in the Room” is felt no matter what stage of life you’re on.
It’s a reflection on the human experience as she sings, “Who’s going to say it? I will / I’ll never tell you but who’s gonna play the game until they win?” The melody is upbeat, with the bass line and heavy production encapsulating the track while resonating with all those facing struggles.
