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).
Adéle turning tables
Adele Lyrics
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All that I have is on the floor
God only knows what we're fighting for
All that I say, you always say more
I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
No, I won't ask you, you to just desert me
I can't give you, what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Under haunted skies I see you
Where love is lost, your ghost is found
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down
I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me, no
I won't ask you, you to just desert me
I can't give you, what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
Turning tables
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
When the thunder calls for me
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
Standing on my own two feet
I won't let you close enough to hurt me, no
I won't ask you, you to just desert me
I can't give you, what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Turning tables, yeah
Turning oh
The lyrics of Adele’s song Turning Tables speak of a relationship that has reached a critical point. The first verse starts with the line “Close enough to start a war”, indicating that the two individuals involved in the relationship are at a point where their actions are threatening to escalate the situation. The second line goes, “All that I have is on the floor”, which could represent either literal possessions or the emotional and mental baggage that has been brought to the forefront. The third line, “God only knows what we're fighting for”, suggests that the root of the argument is unknown to both parties or is trivial in nature. Lastly, the fourth line, “All that I say, you always say more”, highlights the disparity in communication and the pain that it brings.
The chorus of the song expresses the feeling of being overwhelmed and overpowered by the other person. “I can't keep up with your turning tables” refers to the constant change in behavior or manipulation that the other person exhibits. “Under your thumb, I can't breathe” conveys the sense of being smothered or controlled. This is further emphasized in the line “So I won't let you close enough to hurt me”, indicating that the singer has decided to put an end to the cycle of pain and dependency. In the last part of the chorus, the singer says “It's time to say goodbye to turning tables”, signifying the need for the toxic behavior to be stopped for good.
The second verse delves deeper into the emotional turmoil that the relationship has brought. “Under haunted skies I see you” is a poignant description of the weight of the relationship and how it seems to be overshadowed by negative memories. The next line, “Where love is lost, your ghost is found” paints a picture of a relationship that has been dying for a while - only the remnants of the other person remain. The chorus is repeated in the same manner, emphasizing the need for change and independence from the other person.
Overall, Adele’s Turning Tables encapsulates the desperation and resolve of an individual attempting to break free from the grip of a toxic and suffocating relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Close enough to start a war
Our relationship is so fragile that any little mistake will lead to a fight
All that I have is on the floor
You have made me feel worthless by taking away everything that I had
God only knows what we're fighting for
We have lost sight of what our fight is really about, and it feels pointless
All that I say, you always say more
You never let me speak my mind, and always have more to say to defend yourself
I can't keep up with your turning tables
I am tired of trying to keep up with your constant changes and mood swings
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
You have complete control over me, and I feel suffocated by it
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me
I am putting up a barrier to protect myself from getting hurt by you again
No, I won't ask you, you to just desert me
I won't beg you to stay and keep hurting me, nor will I abandon myself anymore
I can't give you, what you think you gave me
I can't reciprocate the love and care that you think you have given me, because you haven't
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
I am done trying to keep up with your ever-changing ways and I am ending this cycle
Under haunted skies I see you
Even in the darkest moments, I still see you in my mind
Where love is lost, your ghost is found
I am haunted by memories of you, even though our relationship is over
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
I have been through a lot of pain and hardship, but I finally found the strength to walk away from you
As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down
You can try all you want to bring me down, but I am resilient and won't be defeated
Next time I'll be braver
I will be more courageous and stand up for myself in future relationships
I'll be my own savior
I won't rely on someone else to save me and will take responsibility for my own well-being
When the thunder calls for me
When I am faced with another tough situation, I won't back down
Standing on my own two feet
I will be independent and won't let anyone control or manipulate me anymore
Turning tables, yeah
The tables have turned and I am taking control of my life and relationships
Turning oh
An expression of the relief and freedom that comes with taking control of one's life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADELE LAURIE BLUE ADKINS, RYAN B. TEDDER
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Aurora Pratt
Queria tanto ir ao show da Adele 😍❤
Jefferson Alves Costa
Obrigado por existir Adele !❤️❤️❤️
Daydreamer
Amo demais, Adele é a suprema!
Gugu Silva
Que música maravilhosa 😌❤
Luiz Carlos henriques
Sou fã de Adele. Voz linda..
Marcos Vinicius
Eu amo essa mulher, a melhor voz de todos os tempos. 💙
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Adele in Royal Albert Hall is one of the best concerts of all time, from set up to the artist herself and the crowd, it was like a concert prepared in heaven
Clinton Williams
Are you into concerts
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Are you in concert
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