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).
10-My Same
Adele Lyrics
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I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
You say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving out in way too much in fact
I say we've only known each other a year
You say I've known you longer my dear
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Think we'll never match at all, but we do
But we do, but we do, but we do
I thought I knew myself, somehow you know me more
I've never known this, never before
You're the first to make up whenever we argue
I don't know who I'd be if I didn't know you
You're so provocative, I'm so conservative
You're so adventurous, I'm so very cautious, combining
You think we would and we do,
But we do, but we do, but we do
Favoritism ain't my thing but,
In this situation I'll be glad
Favoritism ain't my thing but,
In this situation I'll be glad to make an exception
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
You say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving out in way too much in fact
I say we've only known each other one year
You say I've known you longer my dear
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other,
Think we'll never match at all, but we do
In Adele's song 10-My Same, the lyrics tell a story about a relationship between two people who seem very different, but somehow manage to make things work. The song opens with a conversation where one person accuses the other of being stubborn, but they both agree that they have their faults. Throughout the song, they discuss their differences and contrasts: one likes to be close, the other prefers to be alone; one is adventurous and provocative, the other is more cautious and conservative. Despite their differences, the chorus repeats the phrase "but we do," emphasizing the idea that they ultimately do match and work well together, despite the initial expectations.
The verse "I thought I knew myself, somehow you know me more, I've never known this, never before" is particularly insightful. It illustrates the idea that we may think we know ourselves well, but a partner can often reveal aspects of ourselves that we were unaware of. Adele also praises her partner's ability to make up after an argument and questions who she would be without their presence.
Line by Line Meaning
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
You accused me of being obstinate and never willing to compromise.
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
Despite calling me stubborn, I recognize that you are also set in your ways but tend to be more lenient.
You say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
You pointed out my self-centered tendencies and I acknowledge that they exist.
I think you're giving out in way too much in fact
I believe you are overly generous to the point of sacrificing too much of yourself for others.
I say we've only known each other one year
I maintain that we have only been acquainted for a year's time.
You say I've known you longer my dear
You counter that we have known each other for a longer period of time, possibly due to a deeper emotional connection.
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
You desire intimacy and proximity while I prefer isolation and solitude.
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
I opt to sit in elevated positions while you find comfort in sitting closer to the ground.
Walking with each other,
As we walk side by side,
Think we'll never match at all, but we do
Despite our differences, we are able to complement and blend well with one another.
But we do, but we do, but we do
It is worth repeating that we are compatible and able to make our relationship work.
I thought I knew myself, somehow you know me more
I believed I had a strong understanding of my own identity, but you possess a deeper knowledge and understanding of me.
I've never known this, never before
This level of self-awareness and understanding from another person is completely new to me.
You're the first to make up whenever we argue
You are always the first to initiate reconciliation after any arguments we may have had.
I don't know who I'd be if I didn't know you
I cannot imagine my life without you and the impact you have had on shaping my identity.
You're so provocative, I'm so conservative
You tend to take risks and stir up emotions while I am more traditional and reserved.
You're so adventurous, I'm so very cautious, combining
Our differing personalities complement each other and balance out our tendencies.
You think we would and we do,
Despite your initial doubts or reservations, we are able to make our relationship work.
But we do, but we do, but we do
Once again, it is important to reiterate that we make our partnership work despite our differences.
Favoritism ain't my thing but,
I typically do not show excessive favoritism or bias,
In this situation I'll be glad
However, in this particular case, I am happy to make an exception.
Favoritism ain't my thing but,
Reiterating my usual stance against showing favoritism.
In this situation I'll be glad to make an exception
Despite my usual stance, I am more than willing to make an exception in favor of our relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADELE LAURIE BLUE ADKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marieblue
Adele penned “My Same” (2008), in which she reflects on how OPPOSITES ATTRACT, about her best friend Laura. The twosome first met when they were both attending the Brit School of Performing Arts.
“You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other
Think we’ll never match at all
But we do”
BFFs‼️ 🩵🎼💜
@user-rc8dz8gu2k
You said I'm stubborn And I never give in
유셋 아임 스털본 앤 아네벌기빈
I think you're stubborn 'Cept you're always softening
아띵 유얼스터본 셉유얼올웨이즈 소프트닝
You say I'm selfish I agree with you on that
유 세이 아임 셀피쉬 아 어그리 위듀 온 댓
I think you're giving out In way too much in fact
아띵 유얼 기빙 아웃 인 웨이 투 머치 인 팩
I say we've only known Each other one year
아세이 위브 온리 논 이치 아덜 원 이어
You say I've known You longer my dear
유세이 아브논 유 롱걸 마 디어
You like to be so close
유라잌투비 소 클로즈
I like to be alone
아라잌투비얼론
I like to sit on chairs
아라잌투씻 온체얼스
And you prefer the floor
앤 유 프리펄 더 플로어
Walking with each other Think we'll never Match at all But we do do do
워킹 윗이치아더 띵크 위윌 네벌 메치 엣 얼 벗 위 두 두 두
But we do do do
벗 위 두 두 두 (x3)
I thought I knew myself Somehow you know me more
아쏫츠 아뉴마셀프 섬하우 유 노 미 모얼
I've never known this Never before You're the first To make out
아브네벌 논 디스 네벌 비포 유얼 더 폴스트 투 메잌아웃
Whenever we are two I don't know who I'd be
웨네버 위 알 투 아돈 노 후 아드비
If I didn't know you
잎아디딘 노유
You're so provocative I'm so conservative
유얼 소 프로보케팁 암소 컨절베팁
You're so adventurous I'm so very cautious
유얼소 어드벤쳐러스 암소베리 커셔스
Combining You think We would and we do
컴바이닝 유 띵 위 우드 앤 위 두
But we do do do(3x)
벗 위 두 두 두
Favouritism Ain't my thing
페이버리티즘 에인 마이 띵
But in this situation I'll be glad
벗 인디스 시츄에이션 아일비 글래드
Favouritism Ain't my thing
페이버리티즘 에인 마이 띵
But in this situation
버 인 디스 시츄에이션
I'll be glad To make an exception
아일비 글래드 투 메잌 언 익셉션
You said I'm stubborn And I never give in
유셋 아임 스털본 앤 아네벌기빈
I think you're stubborn 'Cept you're always softenin
아띵 유얼스터본 셉유얼올웨이즈 소프트닝
You say I'm selfish I agree with you onthat
유 세이 아임 셀피쉬 아 어그리 위듀 온 댓
I think you're giving out In way too much in fact
아띵 유얼 기빙 아웃 인 웨이 투 머치 인 팩
I say we've only known Each other one year
아세이 위브 온리 논 이치 아덜 원 이어
You say I've known You longer my dear
유세이 아브논 유 롱걸 마 디어
You like to be so close
유라잌투비 소 클로즈
I like to be alone
아라잌투비얼론
I like to sit on chairs
아라잌투씻 온체얼스
And you prefer the floor
앤 유 프리펄 더 플로어
Walking with each other Think we'll never Match at all But we o do do
워킹 윗이치아더 띵크 위윌 네벌 메치 엣 얼 벗 위 두 두 두
@TheVividArmadillo
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
You say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
But we do, but we do-do-do-do
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
I thought I knew myself, somehow you know me more
I've never known this, never before
You're the first to make up whenever we argue
I don't know who I'd be if I didn't know you
You're so provocative, I'm so conservative
And you're so adventurous, I'm so very cautious, combining
You think we wouldn't
We do, but we do-do-do-do
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
Ay, ay, ay-ay, a-da-da
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ooh, your, your-your, your
Ooh, your, your-your, your-ooh
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
In this situation I'll be glad
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
I'll be glad to make an exception, whoa-ohh
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
And you say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
But we do
@itsYourChance
Her unpredictable style in her vocals is what is so perfect
@ITSBRITNEYBITCH2011
This song is so so so underrated in fact every song on 19 is!!!!!
@oniichan3333
Yes
@ireallylovedogs7799
Why do people care what songs are underrated?
@SensitiveWavess
What u mean what the fk
@maurice1263
I feel 19 is her least appreciated era
@JesusGomez-ob2qt
@@maurice1263 it's because it's a blue eyed soul and soft rock record wich the general public doesn't really like. Her other albums are more popular because adele leaned into the pop genre. It's such a shame because 19 is really good and it's my favorite adele record. Amy winehouse had the same problem with her album frank. :(
@meeper8365
most underrated adele song!
@tarekdarwiche8024
True. Only people in 2021
@eshram322
One of my favs from Adele 😍