Someone Like You
Adele Lyrics
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That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me," I beg
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
You know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me," I begged
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you
"Don't forget me," I beg
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me," I begged
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Adele's "Someone Like You" is a raw and emotional ballad that delves into a complex and painful breakup. The song is a conversation between two ex-lovers who have moved on and gone their separate ways. The first verse sees Adele reminiscing about her former partner, who has settled down with someone else. She acknowledges that he has found happiness with the new woman in his life and that she couldn't give him the things that he now has. The second verse sees Adele reflecting on her own feelings and the intensity of her emotions. She admits to showing up uninvited because she couldn't stay away and had hoped that seeing her again would remind him that their story isn't over.
The chorus, "Never mind, I'll find someone like you, I wish nothing but the best for you," is both a painful acknowledgement of the past and a hopeful gesture towards the future. Adele recognizes that her former love has moved on and found happiness without her, but she also has hope that she too will find someone new who will be able to provide her with the love and comfort she needs. The bridge sees Adele reflecting on the past, recognizing that memories and mistakes are all parts of life and experiences that shape us.
Overall, "Someone Like You" is a poignant and heartbreaking account of a relationship gone sour. The song is powerful because of its raw emotion and honesty, which allows listeners to empathize with Adele and connect with the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard that you're settled down
I found out that you've settled down and are in a committed relationship now
That you found a girl and you're married now
You’ve found a girl and got married to her now
I heard that your dreams came true
I heard that your dreams finally came true
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you
She must have given you things that I was not able to give you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
I’m surprised at how shy you are, my old friend
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
It’s not like you to hold back or stay away from the spotlight
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
I don’t like that I came to you unannounced and uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I couldn't stop myself from coming to see you
I had hoped you'd see my face
I wanted you to see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
I wanted to remind you that for me, our relationship isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I'll eventually find someone like you, even though I don’t want to let go of you right now
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
I deeply hope that life treats you well too
"Don't forget me," I beg
I’m pleading with you to not forget about me
I remember you said
I recall what you told me
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Love can last forever, but it can also bring pain instead"
You know how the time flies
You know how fast time passes
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
It feels like it was only yesterday that we had the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
We spent our childhood summers together
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
Our life-changing moments are what united us, back in the days of our youth
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Nothing else compares to our relationship or can replace it, and I don’t have any worries or concerns about that
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Even though we both have regrets and have made mistakes, those things are now part of our shared memories
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
We never could have predicted how both bitter and sweet our parting would be
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Love can last forever, but it can also bring pain instead"
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Daniel Dodd Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jai
I love this song its actually pretty relatable to me and my mom but more so my mom
Seryozha Wang Yu
Her voice is so strong that she only needs a piano
glossymouse
Yeah, plus a ton of other tweaks In Logic Pro or whatever they used.
Cintia Martinez
glossymouse girl shut up her live performances are amazing she doesnt need anything else
TheMicstep
My be food,clothes,toilet...
Anamika Bhadana
Facts sis facts
M.S. SUZ REPURPOSED JEWELRY & OTHER GREAT STUFF
Her amazing voice is all that is necessary. So on a target voice! Phenominal!💜
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Manuela Boaventura
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SAM
Weón, que hermosas palabras. 👏🏻