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).
Dont You Remember
Adele Lyrics
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You left with no goodbye, not a single word was said
No final kiss to seal anything
And I had no idea of the state we were in
I know I have a fickle heart and a bitterness
And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head
But don't you remember, don't you remember?
Baby please remember me once more
When was the last time you thought of me?
Or have you completely erased me from your memories?
'Cause I often think about where I went wrong
And the more I do, the less I know
But I know I have a fickle heart and a bitterness
And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head
But don't you remember, don't you remember?
The reason you loved me before
Baby please remember me once more
Oh, I gave you the space so you could breathe
And I kept my distance so you would be free
And hope that you find the missing piece
To bring you back to me
Why don't you remember, don't you remember?
The reason you loved me before
Baby please remember that you used to love me
When will I see you again?
The lyrics to Adele's "Don't You Remember" are heart-wrenching and emotional as the singer reminisces about a past relationship. The song speaks to a sense of longing and regret, as Adele wonders when she will see her former partner again and if they still remember why they loved her.
The lyrics reveal a sense of confusion and hurt as Adele remembers the end of the relationship. The person she loved left without saying goodbye, leaving her with no sense of closure. This lack of communication has left her feeling lost and unsure of where the relationship really stood. She questions the state of the relationship, as she had no idea it was over until it was already gone.
Adele also shows self-awareness, admitting that she has a fickle heart and is bitter with a wandering eye. She acknowledges the flaws that may have caused the demise of the relationship, but pleads with her former partner to remember the love they once shared. She gave him space and distance to let him be free, but hopes for a reconciliation in the future.
Overall, "Don't You Remember" is a poignant song that captures the heartache of a love that has been lost. Adele's vocal performance is powerful and raw, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
When will I see you again?
I am eagerly waiting for a chance to meet you again
You left with no goodbye, not a single word was said
You left me without any explanation or closure
No final kiss to seal anything
There was no emotional intimacy or closure at the end of our relationship
And I had no idea of the state we were in
I was not aware of the problems underlying our relationship
When was the last time you thought of me?
I wonder if you still think about me or have completely forgotten
Or have you completely erased me from your memories?
I wonder if you have purposely erased me from your life
'Cause I often think about where I went wrong
I am reflecting on my own mistakes that contributed to our separation
And the more I do, the less I know
The more I think, the more I am confused about our broken relationship
Oh, I gave you the space so you could breathe
I gave you freedom because I trusted you and wanted you to feel comfortable
And I kept my distance so you would be free
I did not want to force you into anything, hence maintained my distance
And hope that you find the missing piece
I hope you find the missing element to complete yourself
To bring you back to me
So that we can reunite again and be together
Why don't you remember, don't you remember?
Why can't you recall, why can't you recall our love?
The reason you loved me before
The reasons for our love in the past
Baby please remember that you used to love me
Please try and recall the feeling of our past love
When will I see you again?
I am still waiting for the day I can meet you again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DANIEL DODD WILSON, ADELE ADKINS
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@Kelvin29D
I always wondered who broke this woman's heart so bad and i didn't understand the lyrics until mine was broken. These lyrics wouldn't have come out of anywhere but a broken heart and a sea of tears...
@katastic4
Amen. This album came out right about the time I truly got my heart broken for the first time. I cried for months and months listening to her, because SHE KNOWS. SHE FEELS THAT PAIN! And still to this day, I can listen to her and remember than and be reminded hearts heal. They scar, but they do heal.
@prg4647
Katie Cain the heart heals, but it never feels the same again
@luisfelipeduarte9574
Right where I am in this moment. It's really hard.
@bearmerica6668
Been there done that. Don't want to do that again, ever.
@ajm12321
Oh goodness!
I had mine heartbreak about 2 years ago. It still hurts from time to time, but Adele’s songs get me through the pain.
I hope you are well!
@rishaugustine5480
“When will i see you again? You left with no goodbyes not a single word was said”
It cracks me inside remembering my fathers death 😢💔💔💔💔
@douniaghezzar
I'm so sorry 💔
@koigacha7650
I actually am thinking of playing this at my grandpa funeral
@larahoyer3654
Girl same, it been almost 5 years now, since my dad died and I am about to turn 18.