Chasing Pavements
♥Adele Lyrics
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Don't need to think it over
If I'm wrong, I am right
Don't need to look no further
This ain't lust
I know this is love, but
If I tell the world
'Cause it was not said to you
And that's exactly what I need to do
If I end up with you
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even If I knew my place, should I leave it there?
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
I build myself up
And fly around in circles
Waiting as my heart drops
And my back begins to tingle
Finally, could this be it, or?
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place, should I leave it there?
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere, yeah
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place, should I leave it there?
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep on chasing pavements?
Should I just keep on chasing pavements?
Oh-oh
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place, should I leave it there?
Should I give up?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
In "Chasing Pavements", Adele is torn between love and uncertainty. She's convinced that what she's feeling is love, but she's not sure if she should pursue it or give up on it. The repeated questioning of "Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements?" shows the internal struggle she's facing. She's trying to rationalize her emotions and figure out if she should keep pursuing this person or if it's a lost cause.
The line "If I tell the world, I'll never say enough, 'cause it was not said to you" is particularly interesting as it shows Adele's reluctance to openly express her feelings to the person she loves. This could be due to fear of rejection or fear of vulnerability. Despite the uncertainty, Adele still believes that what she's experiencing is real and she's willing to take a risk, even if it leads nowhere.
Line by Line Meaning
I've made up my mind
I have decided and do not need to consider any further options.
Don't need to think it over
I have made my decision and do not require additional contemplation.
If I'm wrong I am right
I am confident in my choice, even if it turns out to be incorrect.
Don't need to look no further
I have found what I was searching for and do not need to keep searching.
This ain't lust
My feelings are not just based on physical desire.
I know this is love but
I am aware that what I am experiencing is love.
If I tell the world
If I were to express my emotions to everyone.
I'll never say enough
I would never be able to fully convey the depth of my feelings.
Cause it was not said to you
What I am feeling has not yet been explicitly communicated to the person in question.
And that's exactly what I need to do
It is necessary for me to communicate my feelings honestly and directly.
If I'm in love with you
Expressing my affection to the person I have feelings for.
Should I give up
Is it worth continuing my pursuit?
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Should I continue trying, even if it seems purposeless?
Even if it leads nowhere
Even if there is no clear indication of success or progress.
Or would it be a waste?
Is it a futile endeavor?
Even If I knew my place should I leave it there?
Even if I understand my position, should I stop pursuing?
I'd build myself up
I would gather confidence in myself and what I am pursuing.
And fly around in circles
I would feel like I am going in circles.
Waiting as my heart drops
Anticipating something to happen as I am anxious or upset.
And my back begins to tingle
Feeling a physical reaction due to distress or nervousness.
Finally could this be it or
Wondering if the end result is what I have been hoping for.
Should I just keep on chasing pavements? Or
Is it worth continuing to try even if it seems impossible to reach my goal?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Francis Anthony White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Love, that's why we're here
Pain, that's why we're here
Joyous laughter, that's why we're here
Growth, that's why we're here
Bravery, that's why we're here
Selflessness, that's why we're here
Lessons of life, that's why we're here
You'll be ok, your ready, you can do this, this is what you came for.
Love you fam, more than you know.
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Take your eyes off of me so I can leave
I’m far too ashamed to do it with you watching me
This is never ending, we have been here before
But I can’t stay this time cause I don’t love you anymore
Please stay where you are
Don’t come any closer
Don’t try to change my mind
I’m being cruel to be kind
I can’t love you in the dark
It feels like we’re oceans apart
There is so much space between us
Maybe we’re already defeated
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah everything changed me
You have given me something that I can’t live without
You mustn’t underestimate that when you are in doubt
But I don’t want to carry on like everything is fine
The longer we ignore it all the more that we will fight
Please don’t fall apart
I can’t face your breaking heart
I’m trying to be brave
Stop asking me to stay
I can’t love you in the dark
It feels like we’re oceans apart
There is so much space between us
Maybe we’re already defeated
Ah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah everything changed me
We’re not the only ones
I don’t regret a thing
Every word I’ve said
You know I’ll always mean
It is the world to me
That you are in my life
But I want to live
And not just survive
That’s why I can’t love you in the dark
It feels like we’re oceans apart
There is so much space between us
Maybe we’re already defeated
Cause ah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah everything changed me
And I-I-I-I-I don’t think you can save me
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Adele is not just an extremely talented singer, deep down she's a true love story teller of our time..
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“I’m being cruel to be kind” 🥲 hits the hardest every time I listen to this. Feeling like you hate yourself for what you’re doing but knowing it’s saving them long term pain.
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sometimes its better to be love than love
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