Adele released her second studio album, 21, in 2011. It became the world's best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies. It was certified 17× platinum in the UK (the highest by a solo artist of all time) and Diamond in the US. According to Billboard, 21 is the top-performing album in the US chart history, topping the Billboard 200 for 24 weeks (the longest for a female artist ever). She was the first female artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to have three simultaneous top-ten singles as a lead artist, with "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone Like You" and "Set Fire to the Rain", all of which also topped the chart. The album received a record-tying six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and the Brit Award for British Album of the Year. The success of 21 earned Adele numerous mentions in the Guinness Book of Records.
In 2012, Adele released "Skyfall", a soundtrack single for the James Bond film of the same name, which won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Her third studio album, 25, was released in 2015 and became the year's best-selling album and broke first-week sales records in the UK and US. 25 was her second album to be certified Diamond in the US and earned her five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and four Brit Awards, including British Album of the Year. The lead single, "Hello", became the first song in the US to sell over one million digital copies within a week of its release. Her fourth studio album 30, which contains the chart-topping single "Easy on Me", was released in 2021 and became the year's best-selling album worldwide including US and UK. 30 won the 2022 Brit Award for British Album of the Year.
Adele is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 120 million records. Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and twelve Brit Awards. In 2011, 2012, and 2016, Billboard named her Artist of the Year. At the 2012 and 2016 Ivor Novello Awards, Adele was named Songwriter of the Year by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. In 2012, she was listed at number five on VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music. Time magazine named her one of the most influential people in the world in 2012, 2016, and 2022. She was appointed a MBE at the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours for services to music. Her third tour saw her break attendance records globally, including in the UK, Australia, and the US, and her album 21 has been listed in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020).
Hometown Glory
Adele Lyrics
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Missing out the cracks in the pavement
And turning my heel and strutting my feet
"Is there anything I can do for you dear?
Is there anyone I could call?"
"No and thank you, please Madam
I ain't lost, just wandering"
'Round my hometown
Memories are fresh
'Round my hometown
Ooh the people I've met
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of this world
Are the wonders of now
I like it in the city when the air is so thick and opaque
I love to see everybody in short skirts, shorts and shades
I like it in the city when two worlds collide
You get the people and the government
Everybody taking different sides
Shows that we ain't gonna stand shit
Shows that we are united
Shows that we ain't gonna take it
Shows that we ain't gonna stand shit
Shows that we are united
'Round my hometown
Memories are fresh
'Round my hometown
Ooh the people I've met yeah
Do-dily-di-da-da-da-da-day, yeah
Do-dily-di-da-da-da-da-day, yeah
Do-do-do-do-ohh-ohh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, hey, ay
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of this world
Are the wonders of my world
Of my world, yeah
Of my world
Of my world, yeah
In Adele's song "Hometown Glory," the first verse sees the singer describing her familiar walk through her hometown, mastering the landscape and where to avoid any cracks in the pavement. It's evident that she has a strong sense of belonging in her hometown, and it's her place of comfort. When someone offers her help, she quickly declines and explains that she isn't lost. Adele uses the phrase, "just wandering," which suggests that she takes pleasure in walking around in her hometown without a definite destination to go to.
The chorus describes Adele's hometown as the source of wonderful memories and the people she met there. It is where she feels at home, and the people and memories captured therein are the wonders of her world. The repetition of this line emphasizes her appreciation for her roots in her hometown. In the second verse, Adele talks about her love for the city, which is a contrast to the first verse. In an almost nostalgic manner, she talks about how she likes the atmosphere when everyone is out and about, enjoying the sunshine, and how she loves when two worlds collide.
In summary, the song "Hometown Glory" is a vivid description of the feelings of belonging and the vivid memories associated with one's hometown. Adele emphasizes that regardless of how well one might know or love the city, the hometown would always be special.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking in the same way as I did
I have been living my life here in the same pattern.
Missing out the cracks in the pavement
Ignoring the low points in my life in this location.
And turning my heel and strutting my feet
Walking confidently and with a sense of purpose.
"Is there anything I can do for you dear?
Asking if there is anything they can do for me out of politeness.
Is there anyone I could call?"
Asking if I needed any help from anyone, like a friend or family member.
"No and thank you, please Madam
Politely declining the help offered.
I ain't lost, just wandering"
I am not lost, I am exploring.
'Round my hometown
Around where I come from.
Memories are fresh
I remember my experiences here vividly.
Ooh the people I've met
I have had the pleasure of meeting many great people.
Are the wonders of my world
These people are what makes life wonderful for me.
I like it in the city when the air is so thick and opaque
I enjoy the city, especially when it’s busy and full of life.
I love to see everybody in short skirts, shorts and shades
I like the fashion and style choices people make when the weather is warm.
I like it in the city when two worlds collide
I enjoy that the city brings people together from all walks of life.
You get the people and the government
The city consists of both the people and the governing body.
Everybody taking different sides
People all have different opinions and beliefs.
Shows that we ain't gonna stand shit
This represents the defiance that people have towards things they disagree with.
Shows that we are united
Despite differences, people can come together and stand as one.
'Round my hometown
Back in my hometown.
Ooh the people I've met yeah
I have met many wonderful people here in my hometown.
Are the wonders of my world
These people are the best part of my life.
Do-dily-di-da-da-da-da-day, yeah
Nonsensical sounds that express happiness and joy.
Do-dily-di-da-da-da-da-day, yeah
More nonsensical sounds reflecting the positive mood of the song.
Do-do-do-do-ohh-ohh, yeah
Represents the artist’s excitement.
Yeah, yeah, hey, ay
Additional vocalizations adding to the captivating energy of the song.
Are the wonders of my world
These people in my hometown are what make my life good.
Are the wonders of my world
Emphasizing this point again, that the people are the best part.
Are the wonders of this world
Showing that this specific group of people in this place is special and unique.
Are the wonders of my world
Repeating for emphasis one more time that these people are important to me.
Of my world, yeah
These people in my hometown are what make my world special.
Of my world
Final emphasis that my hometown and its people play a significant role in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
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Abu Bakar Abu Bakar
on Set Fire to the Rain
I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
My hands, they're strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet
But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
When I lay with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes
Feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing gets better
'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was
The last time, the last time
Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now, when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you
I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time
Oh, oh, no
Let it burn
Oh, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn
Jai
on Someone Like You
I love this song its actually pretty relatable to me and my mom but more so my mom
Philip Kassabian
on Skyfall
I remember this song from when it came out and it's absolutely great.
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on Easy On ME
The only one I like and be happy.
Real love and be the best music
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on Easy On ME
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on Easy On ME
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on Rolling in the Deep
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Ct Murnie
on Rolling in the Deep
i am mastering this!