Hello
Adele Lyrics
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I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
To go over everything
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing
Hello, can you hear me?
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
When we were younger and free
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
There's such a difference between us
And a million miles
Hello from the other side
I must've called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Hello, how are you?
It's so typical of me to talk about myself, I'm sorry
I hope that you're well
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
It's no secret that the both of us
Are running out of time
So hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Ooh, anymore
Ooh, anymore
Ooh, anymore
Anymore
Hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
In Adele's song "Hello," the singer reaches out to an old lover she hasn't seen in years. She wonders if they can meet to catch up and go over everything that has happened since they last saw each other. Adele acknowledges that time is supposed to heal all wounds, but she hasn't felt much healing herself. She is in California dreaming about the time when they were younger and things were simpler.
Adele then belts out the famous hook of the song, "Hello from the other side," admitting that she has called her old lover thousands of times to apologize for everything she has done wrong. But for some reason, her ex never answers the phone. Adele tries calling again from the outside, admitting that she has tried to make amends for breaking his heart, but it doesn't seem to matter anymore.
In the bridge of the song, Adele talks about how it is typical of her to talk about herself and apologizes for it. She then asks if her ex ever made it out of their town where nothing ever happened. The song ends with Adele contemplating how both of them are running out of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, it's me
Introducing herself and starting a conversation
I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
Asking if they could meet despite the time that has passed
To go over everything
Discussing past issues or topics to clear the air
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing
Questioning the notion that time alone can heal emotional wounds
Hello, can you hear me?
Verifying that the other party is listening and engaged in the conversation
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
Reflecting nostalgically on the past and reminiscing about their previous selves
When we were younger and free
Recalling the time when they were young and vivacious
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
Realizing how time has passed and things have changed, and reminiscing on the thrill of unpredictable life
There's such a difference between us
Acknowledging that there is a gulf between them and the other person/ distance to be bridged
And a million miles
Metaphorically emphasizing the gap between them, it is more than physically distant, even if they were in the same place they would mentally still be light years apart
Hello from the other side
Speaking metaphorically to refer to the emotional disconnect between them, rather than a physical divide.
I must've called a thousand times
Recognizing and making light of the many attempts to reach out to this person
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
Apologizing for past mistakes and hoping for a fresh start
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Feeling ignored or rejected, posing the idea that another party no longer wants to communicate
At least I can say that I've tried
Not giving up on the chance to make amends
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
Admitting that her actions led to a broken heart and taking responsibility for it
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Accepting that the other person has moved forward and is no longer emotionally impacted by the past
Hello, how are you?
Asking about the current state of the other party
It's so typical of me to talk about myself, I'm sorry
Acknowledging that she keeps talking about herself, being self-centered, and apologizing for it
I hope that you're well
Expressing good wishes for the other person and their well-being
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
Asking if the other person successfully moved out of their small town and exploring the idea of making progress and leaving behind the past
It's no secret that the both of us
Pointing out that both parties know the truth
Are running out of time
Noticing that the opportunity to reconnect is diminishing and may soon vanish
Ooh, anymore
A sigh to express sadness and resignation
Anymore
A sad note showing that the time for reconnection may have already passed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Gregory Allen Kurstin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hello, it's me
I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
To go over everything
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing
Hello, can you hear me?
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
When we were younger and free
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
There's such a difference between us
And a million miles
Hello from the other side
I must've called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Hello, how are you?
It's so typical of me to talk about myself, I'm sorry
I hope that you're well
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
It's no secret that the both of us
Are running out of time
So hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Ooh (lows, lows, lows, lows), anymore
(Highs, highs, highs, highs)
Ooh (lows, lows, lows, lows), anymore
(Highs, highs, highs, highs)
Ooh (lows, lows, lows, lows), anymore
(Highs, highs, highs, highs)
Anymore (lows, lows, lows, lows)
Hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
@Efraingv
Taylor, what's good?
@biboo6994
+Efrain Gonzalez what's good\? :v
@kelaya3418
Taylor's doing just fine she says.ADELE, what's up!!!
@user-fy7ce1wg8s
+Kenny Ellis It will be 24 hours in 3 hours. Calm it.
@pj20081
+Kenny Ellis shes literally at 19.8 with 4 hours left dont talk so soon
@nishantpatel1646
+Kenny Ellis Na, its been 21 and she's at 19.6, she needs 0.5 more and she can easily do that
@PeterGriffingigity
This song is so terrible:
- Adele didn't says the B word, that's not allowed in 2015
-The song isn't all about ass, that's also not allowed in 2015
-The song has lyrics that make sense, that is also forbidden... in 2015
-Adele isn't showing her boobs or booty... Unforgivable in 2015
Failure to follow that criteria has made me give this song a 3/10 in 2015
@linaaktar4196
She ain't a slag tho
@AngryDanaWhite
+Muffin Man The joke flew over your head kid
@AngryDanaWhite
+Peter Griffin he is just being sarcastic guys chill out