Adam De Lucia’s new single “Girl” is as bold as it is clever, exploring attraction to a sex worker through a lens rarely found in music. Unlike classics with similar themes — The Police’s “Roxanne” or Genesis’ “Mama” — De Lucia takes a fresh direction, weaving wit, charm, and nuance into his storytelling.
Musically, “Girl” draws inspiration from The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout” and “Ticket To Ride,” carrying that same infectious energy while dipping into jazz crossover textures. The French lyric “gardons le entre nous” (“let’s keep it between us”) adds another playful layer, nodding directly to Bob Dylan’s “Let’s Keep It Between Us.”
This is more than just a stylistic experiment — it’s a track that pushes past social taboos with humor and humanity, showing De Lucia’s versatility as both a songwriter and performer. By blending jazz sensibilities with a pop framework, he reveals a lighter, more playful side of his artistry, all while challenging listeners to rethink conventions around relationships and intimacy.
With “Girl,” Adam De Lucia reminds us that music can be provocative, thought-provoking, and fun all at once.
