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).
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Adele Lyrics
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It's been there for days on end and
It's been waiting for you to open up
Yours too baby, come on now
I'm trying to tell you just how
I'd like to hear the words roll out of your mouth finally
Say that it's always been me
And I'm all you need and that you never want more
Then you'd say all of the right things without a clue
But you'd save the best for last
Like I'm the one for you
You should know that you're just a temporary fix
This is not rooted with you it don't mean that much to me
Oh just a filler in the space that happened to be free
How dare you think you'd get away with trying to play me
Why is it every time I think I've tried my hardest
It turns out it ain't enough
You're still not mentioning love
What am I supposed to do to make you want me properly?
I'm taking these chances and getting nowhere
And though I'm trying my hardest you go back to her
And I think that I know things may never change
I'm still hoping one day I might hear you say
I make you feel the way you've never felt before
And I'm all you need and that you never want more
Then you'd say all of the right things without a clue
But you'd save the best for last
Like I'm the one for you
You should know that you're just a temporary fix
This is not rooted with you it don't mean that much to me
Oh just a filler in the space that happened to be free
How dare you think you'd get away with trying to play me
But, despite the truth that I know
I find it hard to let go and give up on you
Seems I love the things you do
Like the meaner you treat me the more eager I am
To persist with this heartbreak and running around
And I will do until I'm finding myself you
And make you feel a way you've never felt before
And be all you need so that you never want more
And you'll say all of the right things without a clue
And you'll be the one for me and me the one for you
The lyrics of Adele's song, "Best for Last," address the frustration and uncertainty of unrequited love. The first verse is a message directed towards the person Adele desperately wants to hear from. She wears her heart on her sleeve and has been waiting days for this person to acknowledge her own feelings. She implores them to speak up and finally tell her that she is the one they want, that she makes them feel unlike anyone else ever has.
The second verse begins with a stark contrast to the affectionate yearning of the first. Adele tells the object of her affections that they are just a temporary diversion, something to fill the space until they find something more meaningful. She calls them out for trying to play her and remind them that the lack of depth in their relationship has left her feeling used and unimportant. Despite this, she can't let this person go and continues to love all the things they do, even when they're mean to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, do you see my heart on my sleeve?
I am vulnerable and have been expressing my feelings openly for days.
It's been there for days on end and
It has been present constantly and obviously.
It's been waiting for you to open up
I have been waiting for you to reciprocate my feelings.
Yours too baby, come on now
I want you to express your feelings for me as well.
I'm trying to tell you just how
I am making an effort to communicate my feelings.
I'd like to hear the words roll out of your mouth finally
I want to hear you express your feelings out loud.
Say that it's always been me
Admit that I am the one who makes you feel a certain way.
That's made you feel the way you've never felt before
I have a unique ability to make you feel special.
And I'm all you need and that you never want more
I fulfill all of your needs and desires.
Then you'd say all of the right things without a clue
You would express your feelings without fully comprehending their impact.
But you'd save the best for last
You would reveal your strongest feelings at the very end.
Like I'm the one for you
Implying that I am the perfect match for you.
You should know that you're just a temporary fix
You are not a permanent solution to my romantic needs.
This is not rooted with you it don't mean that much to me
My feelings are not solely based on you and our relationship is not a priority for me.
Oh just a filler in the space that happened to be free
You are an easy option to fill the emotional void in my life.
How dare you think you'd get away with trying to play me
I will not tolerate being taken advantage of or manipulated.
Why is it every time I think I've tried my hardest
I have given my all to this relationship.
It turns out it ain't enough
My efforts are not sufficient to make you love me.
You're still not mentioning love
You have not expressed any deep, romantic feelings towards me.
What am I supposed to do to make you want me properly?
I am unsure of what I need to do to make you have genuine love for me.
I'm taking these chances and getting nowhere
I am putting myself out there and taking risks, but it is not leading to any progress.
And though I'm trying my hardest you go back to her
Despite my efforts, you still have feelings for someone else.
And I think that I know things may never change
I am beginning to accept that our relationship will not progress any further.
I'm still hoping one day I might hear you say
Though skeptical, I still have a sliver of hope that you will express your true feelings towards me.
But, despite the truth that I know
Regardless of being aware of the reality, I struggle to move on.
I find it hard to let go and give up on you
I am having difficulty accepting that this relationship will not work out.
Seems I love the things you do
I am attached to you and your actions, which makes it hard to let go.
Like the meaner you treat me the more eager I am
As strange as it may seem, I am drawn to you even when you are cruel to me.
To persist with this heartbreak and running around
I am willing to endure the pain of heartbreak and the tumultuous nature of our relationship.
And I will do until I'm finding myself you
I will remain devoted to this relationship until I ultimately become a part of you.
And make you feel a way you've never felt before
I want to have a profound impact on you and make you feel special.
And be all you need so that you never want more
I want to fulfill your every need and desire so that you never require anything or anyone else.
And you'll be the one for me and me the one for you
We are meant to be together and fulfill each other's romantic needs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADELE LAURIE BLUE ADKINS
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Abu Bakar Abu Bakar
on Set Fire to the Rain
I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
My hands, they're strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet
But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
When I lay with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes
Feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing gets better
'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was
The last time, the last time
Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now, when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you
I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time
Oh, oh, no
Let it burn
Oh, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn
Jai
on Someone Like You
I love this song its actually pretty relatable to me and my mom but more so my mom
Philip Kassabian
on Skyfall
I remember this song from when it came out and it's absolutely great.
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on Easy On ME
The only one I like and be happy.
Real love and be the best music
ermelindaARMYS
on Easy On ME
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on Easy On ME
deez nuts
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on Rolling in the Deep
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Ct Murnie
on Rolling in the Deep
i am mastering this!