Can't Let Go
Adele Lyrics
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I have loved you all my life
How did it slow down, I go round and round
Thinking about it all the time
I gave you heaven on a platter baby
I gave you everything you never gave me
I never lied and I never faked it
This love, it ain't over yet
There's too much that I haven't said
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write with a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Why were you so cold, let the truth be told
Tell me was it all for the thrill?
What was I thinking, I gave you everything
But you still went for the kill
I gave you heaven on a platter baby
I gave you everything you never gave me
I never lied and I never faked it
Only wanted for you to save me
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write with a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Ooh sometimes I feel like I'm in the dark
Ooh I thought I'd die in your arms
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write, I had a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Hope you know, I won't let go
The lyrics of Adele's song "Can't Let Go" is an emotional exploration of a past relationship. The song appears to depict the singer's confusion over the end of a relationship, unsure of when and how things went wrong. The lyrics express a sense of desperation, as the singer goes round and round in their thoughts, attempting to find closure. The singer's love for the person is evident in the first few lines of the chorus, where she sings, "This love, it ain't over yet, there's too much that I haven't said." It's clear that the singer sees the relationship as a source of unresolved issues and potential.
The bridge of the song provides more context to the situation, as the singer talks about the letter she wrote, but never sent to the person she's addressing. The letter is significant because it shows the singer's vulnerability and willingness to express her feelings in a way that is uncomfortable for her. The act of hiding the letter in the seam of the person's coat shows a level of desperation, indicating how much the singer needs the other person to know how she feels.
Throughout the song, Adele's vocals capture the emotions of the lyrics perfectly, as always. Adele's vocal performance heightens the song's intensity, giving it more impact and meaning. The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship and experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
When did it go wrong, I will never know
I have no idea when our love fell apart
I have loved you all my life
I have cherished you ever since the day I was born
How did it slow down, I go round and round
I keep wondering how our love diminished and can't stop thinking about it
Thinking about it all the time
The thoughts of losing you never leave my mind
I gave you heaven on a platter baby
I provided you with everything you needed without reservation
I gave you everything you never gave me
I gave you my all while you failed to reciprocate the same way
I never lied and I never faked it
I was always truthful and sincere
Only wanted for you to save me
I only hoped you'd help me get through tough times
This love, it ain't over yet
I still believe that our love story is not yet over
There's too much that I haven't said
I feel like I haven't fully expressed my feelings
Did you find the note that I wrote?
Have you come across the note I left for you?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
I put it in the pocket of your coat
It was hard to write with a lump in my throat
I was emotional and was almost choking when I wrote it
Do you even know that I can't let go
Don't you realize that I'm still holding on?
Why were you so cold, let the truth be told
Why were you so unresponsive? Tell me the truth.
Tell me was it all for the thrill?
Did you only use me to gratify your own desires?
What was I thinking, I gave you everything
I can't believe I gave you everything without fully thinking about it
But you still went for the kill
You still ended up hurting me despite my love for you
Ooh sometimes I feel like I'm in the dark
I feel clueless and left in the dark about our relationship
Ooh I thought I'd die in your arms
I believed I'd spend the rest of my life with you
Hope you know, I won't let go
I hope you realize that I won't give up on us easily
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Linda Perry, Natasha Bedingfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Alicepn
When did it go wrong, I will never know
I have loved you all my life
How did it slow down, I go round and round
Thinking about it all the time
I gave you heaven on a platter baby
I gave you everything you never gave me
I never lied and I never faked it
Only wanted for you to save me
This love, it ain't over yet
There's too much that I haven't said
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write with a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Why were you so cold, let the truth be told
Tell me was it all for the thrill?
What was I thinking, I gave you everything
But you still went for the kill
I gave you heaven on a platter baby
I gave you everything you never gave me
I never lied and I never faked it
Only wanted for you to save me
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write with a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Ooh sometimes I feel like I'm in the dark
Ooh I thought I'd die in your arms
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write, I had a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Hope you know, I won't let go
@jakobwhaleart
I will never understand how this isn't on the original album. One of my favourite songs she's ever put out!
@kuba4485
I think the same. This song is the most emotional of all!
@desmondho8264
yes! I thought the same.
@jasmeen7950
Same here
@greatmomentsofopera7170
I think it’s because she couldn’t sing it live without crying, and she couldn’t sing it on her tour. I wish she would stop touring and only make albums! Agreed that this is one of the most beautiful of her vocal performances.
@kuba4485
@@greatmomentsofopera7170 yes, it's true. She said that "can't let go" makes her cry. I would like to hear her live, but I prefer her to release albums and not lose her voice
@RM-pn2ym
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@Alicepn
When did it go wrong, I will never know
I have loved you all my life
How did it slow down, I go round and round
Thinking about it all the time
I gave you heaven on a platter baby
I gave you everything you never gave me
I never lied and I never faked it
Only wanted for you to save me
This love, it ain't over yet
There's too much that I haven't said
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write with a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Why were you so cold, let the truth be told
Tell me was it all for the thrill?
What was I thinking, I gave you everything
But you still went for the kill
I gave you heaven on a platter baby
I gave you everything you never gave me
I never lied and I never faked it
Only wanted for you to save me
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write with a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Ooh sometimes I feel like I'm in the dark
Ooh I thought I'd die in your arms
Did you find the note that I wrote?
I hid it in the seam of your coat
It was hard to write, I had a lump in my throat
Do you even know that I can't let go
Hope you know, I won't let go
@CraycrayTatas
I’m beyond sad how she didn’t release this, one of her best creations
@angelomateiu2942
It has been released as a special years ago