Adia

Sarah McLachlan

About Adia

"Adia" is a song by Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan that originally appeared on her 1997 album Surfacing. It was co-written by McLachlan and her longtime producer, Pierre Marchand. On VH1 Storytellers, McLachlan said about the song, "I'm not quite sure how to explain this one but, uh, I guess more than anything it's about my problems in dealing with feeling responsible for everyone else". The song starts with no musical introduction. The lyrics begin "Adia, I do believe I've failed you. Adia, I know I've let you down." The chorus says that "We are all born innocent. Believe me Adia, we are still innocent." At times the music is simple and soft, with little more than a piano accompanying McLachlan. The song does not explain the exact relationship between the singer and Adia, whether they are friends, relatives or lovers. The video shows McLachlan singing directly to the camera in various public places, including a busy intersection, an office lobby, a supermarket aisle and in front of a store selling wedding dresses, where McLachlan kneels to grasp the hand of a child facing away from the camera. 


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Adia I do believe I failed you
Adia I know I've let you down
Don't you know I tried so hard
To love you in my way
It's easy let it go

Adia I'm empty since you left me
Trying to find a way to carry on
I search myself and everyone
To see where we went wrong

'Cause there's no one left to finger
There's no one here to blame
There's no one left to talk to, honey
And there ain't no one to buy our innocence

'Cause we are born innocent
Believe me Adia, we are still innocent
It's easy, we all falter
Does it matter?

Adia I thought that we could make it
But I know I can't change the way you feel
I leave you with your misery
A friend who won't betray
I pull you from your tower
I take away your pain
And show you all the beauty you possess
If you'd only let yourself believe that

We are born innocent
Believe me Adia, we are still innocent
It's easy, we all falter, does it matter?
Believe me Adia, we are still innocent
'Cause we are born innocent
Adia we are still innocent
It's easy, we all falter, but does it matter?

'Cause we are born innocent
Believe me Adia, we are still innocent
It's easy, we all falter
Does it matter?

Believe me Adia, we are still innocent
'Cause we are born innocent
Believe me Adia, we are still innocent
It's easy, we all falter
does it matter?

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Sarah McLachlan

Sarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC (born January 28, 1968) is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter. Known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2009, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards (out of four nominations) and four Juno Awards. In addition to her personal artistic efforts, she founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcased female musicians. The Lilith Fair concert tours took place from 1997 to 1999, and resumed in the summer of 2010. Since 2006 she has also been known as a highly visible supporter of the ASPCA, as well as various other charities. more »

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Written by: Pierre Marchand, Sarah McLachlan

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12 facts about this song

Composition & Release
"Adia", a song by Sarah McLachlan was released on 9th March 1998 as a part of her fourth studio album, "Surfacing." It was produced by Pierre Marchand.
Chart Performance
The song saw significant worldwide success. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the Canadian singer's highest-ranking single in the US.
Grammy Nominations
In 1999, "Adia" earned McLachlan two Grammy nominations: "Record of the Year" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance."
Song Meaning
McLachlan stated in interviews that "Adia" was a song about apologizing, admitting failures, and asking for forgiveness.
Music Video
The music video for "Adia" was directed by McLachlan's then-husband, Brummett Logan, and was shot in Barcelona, Spain.
Multi-Cultural Influence
McLachlan released the song in several languages, including French, thereby appealing to a diverse global audience.
Live Recordings
A live version of "Adia" appears on McLachlan's 2004 "Afterglow Live" album; it showcases her emotive and powerful vocals in a live context.
Chart Rankings
In Canada, McLachlan's home country, the song peaked at number 3 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
Cover Versions
"Adia" has been covered by several artists, most notably, Avril Lavigne, who performed the song during one of her concerts.
Album Success
"Adia" was a part of McLachlan's most successful album "Surfacing," which sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
Personal Significance
McLachlan has described "Adia" as one of her most personal songs. The lyrics, co-written by McLachlan and her producer Pierre Marchand, are said to be based on personal experiences.
Impact on Career
The success of "Adia," alongside other hit singles from the album "Surfacing," led to a significant boost in the singer's career, establishing her as a leading artist in the adult contemporary pop genre.

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