According to the band in a ‘Paste’ Interview:
“Adrian is a song about falling out of touch with a friend/mentor. It’s like a love letter, never sent. The piano at the end was off the cuff, Ray and Duncan were playing it at the same time and didn’t know the tape was rolling.”
Video Age Break Down A...
[Verse 1]
You taught me the game, I'm still playin'
You told me to wait, well I hate waitin'
For so long now
[Pre Chorus 1]
Promise may break, I know the score
I keep on holdin' out for you even more
[Chorus]
Adrian, I cut some flowers but the feelin' wasn't right
They're lyin' on the dash of my car
Adrian, I thought you'd carry me, I'm over that tonight
I'm drivin' on with you in my heart
[Verse 2]
It's all over town, people talkin'
When you're not around, they all come knock on my door, uh-huh
[Pre Chorus 2]
Heard through the vine, you're comin' back
Give me a call or is that too much to ask
[Chorus]
Adrian, I cut some flowers but the feelin' wasn't right
They're lyin' on the dash of my car
Adrian, I thought you'd carry me, I'm ovеr that tonight
I'm drivin' on with you in my heart
[Bridge]
I know, I've been distant too
Workin no stop, no break
[Outro]
Adrian, A-D-R-I-A-N, comе back again
I said Adrian, A-D-R-I-A-N