Skyfall
Ade Le Lyrics


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This is the end
Hold your breath and count to ten
Feel the earth move and then
Hear my heart burst again

For this is the end
I’ve drowned and dreamt this moment
So overdue I owe them
Swept away, I’m stolen

Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together

Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together
At skyfall
At skyfall

Skyfall is where we start
A thousand miles and poles apart
Where worlds collide and days are dark
You may have my number, you can take my name
But you’ll never have my heart

Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together

Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together
At skyfall

Where you go I go
What you see I see
I know I’d never be me
Without the security
Of your loving arms
Keeping me from harm
Put your hand in my hand
And we’ll stand

Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together

Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Face it all together
At skyfall

Let the sky fall




We will stand tall
At skyfall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adele’s song, “Skyfall,” present themes of strength, loyalty, and resilience in the face of adversity. The title, “Skyfall,” seems to refer to a moment or a place where something dramatic occurs that signals a significant change or end to something. The lyrics use vivid imagery to evoke a sense of urgency and foreshadowing, as if something monumental is about to happen.


The opening lyrics, “This is the end, hold your breath and count to ten,” suggest a sense of finality and impending danger. The singer describes feeling like they’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, as if they’ve “drowned and dreamt this moment.” It’s clear that they’re facing something difficult and overwhelming, but they’re determined to face it head-on: “Let the sky fall, when it crumbles, we will stand tall, face it all together.” The repetition of this chorus emphasizes the idea of unity and solidarity in the face of adversity.


The later lyrics shift the focus to the singer’s relationship with another person, presumably a romantic partner. The lines “Where you go, I go, what you see, I see / I know I’d never be me without the security of your loving arms” suggest a deep bond and dependence on the other person. The final repetition of “Let the sky fall, we will stand tall, at skyfall” reinforces the idea that, no matter what happens, the singer and their partner will face it together and emerge stronger.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the end
The singer is acknowledging that something is coming to a close.


Hold your breath and count to ten
The singer is preparing the listener for what is to come and asking them to take a moment to prepare themselves.


Feel the earth move and then
The singer is creating a sense of anticipation for the listener.


Hear my heart burst again
The artist is conveying a sense of strong emotion, possibly related to the end that was previously referenced.


For this is the end
The artist is repeating that something is coming to an end in order to create emphasis.


I’ve drowned and dreamt this moment
The singer has been thinking about this moment for a long time and is now finally experiencing it.


So overdue I owe them
The singer feels that this experience is long overdue and owes it to someone or something.


Swept away, I’m stolen
The artist feels like they have been taken away by this experience, possibly against their will.


Let the sky fall
The artist is suggesting that the listener should allow themselves to experience the coming changes, even if they are difficult.


When it crumbles
The artist is acknowledging that the changes will not necessarily be easy or pleasant.


We will stand tall
Despite the difficulties, the singer and the listener will remain steadfast.


Face it all together
The artist and the listener are in this together and will face the changes as a team.


At skyfall
This experience is happening at a place called 'skyfall', which may have symbolic significance.


Skyfall is where we start
The 'end' that was previously mentioned is actually a new beginning, which is happening at skyfall.


A thousand miles and poles apart
The singer and the listener may be physically far apart, but they are united in their experience.


Where worlds collide and days are dark
Skyfall is a place where different realities come together, and it is not necessarily a cheerful place.


You may have my number, you can take my name
The artist is suggesting that the listener can know them on a surface level, but if they don't have their heart, they don't truly know them.


But you’ll never have my heart
The singer's heart belongs to them and they are not willing to give it up, even to the listener.


Where you go I go
The singer and the listener are united and will stick together no matter where life takes them.


What you see I see
The artist and the listener experience the world in the same way and understand each other without words.


I know I’d never be me
The artist would not be who they are without the love and support of the listener.


Without the security
The artist needs to feel secure in order to be themselves and the listener provides that security.


Of your loving arms
The listener's love and support is what gives the singer the security they need to be themselves.


Keeping me from harm
The listener is like a protector to the artist and keeps them safe from harm.


Put your hand in my hand
The singer is offering reassurance to the listener, letting them know that they are not alone.


And we’ll stand
The singer and the listener will stand together, no matter what.


We will stand tall
The singer and the listener will remain strong in the face of adversity.


Let the sky fall
The artist is reinforcing the idea that the listener should embrace change.


At skyfall
Skyfall is the place where the artist and listener will face their challenges and emerge stronger.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Epworth, Adele Adkins

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@hpotter-gt2dp

this is the end.
hold your breath and count to ten.
feel the earth move and then
hear my heart burst again
for this is the end
i’ve drowned and dreamt this moment
so overdue, i owe them.
swept away, i’m stolen

let the skyfall
when it crumbles
we will stand tall
face it all together
let the skyfall
when it crumbles
we will stand tall
face it all together
at skyfall
at skyfall

skyfall is where we start
a thousand miles and poles apart
where worlds may collide and days are dark
you may have my number, you can take my name
but you’ll never have my heart

let the skyfall (let the skyfall)
when it crumbles (when it crumbles)
we will stand tall (we will stand tall)
face it all together
let the skyfall (let the skyfall)
when it crumbles (when it crumbles)
we will stand tall (we will stand tall)
face it all together
at skyfall
at skyfall

where you go, i go
what you see, i see
i know i’d never be me
without the security
of your loving arms
keeping me from harm
put your hand i’m my hand
and we’ll stand

let the skyfall (let the skyfall)
when it crumbles (when it crumbles)
we will stand tall (we will stand tall)
face it all together
let the skyfall (let the skyfall)
when it crumbles (when it crumbles)
we will stand tall (we will stand tall)
face it all together
at skyfall
at skyfall

let the skyfall
we will stand tall
at skyfall
oooh



All comments from YouTube:

@user-jp5yj4kc7o

This song is so perfect. As if it was a self-embodiment of perfection

@maxieg1237

Took me a second but that’s clean

@user-pf8tt8sg5o

Лучше не сказать 👍 Я думаю эта песня лучшая за несколько десятилетий.

@isonwong7494

Domain Expansion: Self-Embodiment of Perfection

@sillylilguy00

holy based mahito ref

@scorpx3790

That's one clean helluva way to put in a domain expansion 😂

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@hamnozana5974

This song just reached 120% of it’s potential 🔥🔥🔥

@markoorbovich4347

REAL

@Velarus1

where you go i go

@ezmoss26

“I admit it, I am you”
where you go I go
what you see I see

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