In 2008… Read Full Bio ↴"Daydreamer” is the first track off Adele’s first album, 19.
In 2008 interviews with The Sun and Daily Star Adele discussed the song’s inspiration:
"It was about a friend of mine, who’s still one of my best friends, and he was bi. But I started falling in love with him around my 18th birthday. He convinced me that it would be fine but that night he kissed one of my best boyfriends and I was like: ‘Get lost!’
I had no problem with him being bisexual, but I can’t fight off girls and boys. I get jealous enough as it is. It’s about everything I’d hoped he’d be and we’d be, but he would never be and we would never be. So, it’s me daydreaming about him."
Daydreamer
Adele Lyrics
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Sitting on the sea
Soaking up the sun
He is a real lover
And making up the past and
Feeling up his girl
Like he's never felt a figure before
Looks good when he walks
Is the subject of their talk
He would be hard to chase
But good to catch
And he could change the world
With his hands behind his back, oh
You can find him sittin' on your doorstep
Waiting for a surprise
And he will feel like he's been there for hours
And you can tell that he'll be there for life
Daydreamer
With eyes that make you melt
He lends his coat for shelter
Plus he's there for you
When he shouldn't be
But he stays all the same
Waits for you
Then sees you through
There's no way I
Could describe him
What I've said is
Just what I'm hoping for
But I will find him sittin' on my doorstep
Waiting for a surprise
And he will feel like he's been there for hours
And I can tell that he'll be there for life
And I can tell that he'll be there for life
The lyrics to Adele’s song Daydreamer describe a man who is a romantic dreamer, who spends his time soaking up the sun and fantasizing about his past love. He is portrayed as a real lover, who is feeling up his girl like never before. The woman describes this man as a “jaw dropper” who looks good when he walks, and is the subject of conversation among women. Although he would be hard to chase, he is good to catch and has the power to change the world with his hands behind his back.
The woman sings about this man’s ability to wait for her and to be there for her, even when he shouldn’t be. She describes him as a daydreamer, with eyes that make her melt, who lends his coat for shelter and waits for her, seeing her through. The woman admits that there is no way she could describe him properly and that what she has said is just what she hopes for.
Overall, the song is about a romantic dreamer who is waiting to find his true love. The lyrics are full of hopeful longing and describe a man who is worth waiting for. The woman who sings the song is sure that she will find him sitting on her doorstep and that he will be there for life.
Line by Line Meaning
Daydreamer
The person being described is a dreamer who indulges in fantasies and does not conform to realistic expectations
Sitting on the sea
He is enjoying the seaside while indulging in his daydreams
Soaking up the sun
He is basking in the warmth of the sun and the joy it brings him
He is a real lover
He is a true romantic and is passionate in his love
And making up the past and
He is creating false memories of his past
Feeling up his girl
He is touching his girl in an affectionate and sensual manner
Like he's never felt a figure before
He is feeling an intense passion for his partner, as if he has never felt such strong love before
A jaw dropper
He is a stunningly attractive person who makes people stop and stare
Looks good when he walks
His physical appearance is striking and captivating even when he is simply walking
Is the subject of their talk
People are gossiping about him, discussing his attributes and actions
He would be hard to chase
He is a challenge to pursue, and his love may not come easily
But good to catch
Although he may be difficult to obtain, he is worth the effort and is a great partner
And he could change the world
He has the potential to make a significant difference in the world
With his hands behind his back, oh
He has great power and influence even when his actions seem passive or neutral
You can find him sittin' on your doorstep
He may unexpectedly appear at your doorstep, surprising you with his presence
Waiting for a surprise
He is anticipating a thrilling and exciting experience
And he will feel like he's been there for hours
Time seems to stand still when he is present, and his company is delightful
And you can tell that he'll be there for life
His loyalty is unwavering, and he will be a permanent presence in your life
With eyes that make you melt
His gaze is intense, and it has the power to captivate and soften your heart
He lends his coat for shelter
He is generous and protective, willing to provide warmth and safety to those in need
Plus he's there for you
He is a reliable partner who is always in your corner
When he shouldn't be
Even when it may not be expected of him, he still shows up for those he cares about
But he stays all the same
His love and loyalty remain unchanged despite the circumstances or challenges he may face
Waits for you
He patiently awaits your arrival, no matter how long it may take
Then sees you through
He supports and guides you through difficult times, helping you to overcome obstacles
There's no way I
The singer is unable to fully describe or summarize him
Could describe him
He is a complex and multifaceted person who cannot be fully captured in words
What I've said is
The artist acknowledges the limitations of their description
Just what I'm hoping for
The artist's description is reflective of their desires and aspirations for a partner
But I will find him sittin' on my doorstep
Despite the challenges of finding someone as ideal as him, the singer is confident that they will encounter him
And he will feel like he's been there for hours
The singer is confident that their connection will be strong and time will fly when they are together
And I can tell that he'll be there for life
The artist is confident that their relationship will be long-lasting and he will remain a significant presence in their life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
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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
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on Rolling in the Deep
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