Adele spoke with The Sun about this:
“The first verse was about me and my ex but then became about two of my close friends who are a couple that became my lifeline when I came off tour. Two months after I met them, the boyfriend went into rehab for heroin addiction. I had no idea about his problem.“
He Won't Go
Adele Lyrics
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But they don't know you like I do
Or at least the sides I thought I knew
I can't bear this time
It drags on, as I lose my mind
Reminded by things I find
Like notes and clothes you left behind
Wake me up, wake me up when all is done
My dignity's become undone
But I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk
I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk
So petrified, I'm so scared to step into this ride
What if I lose my heart and fail the climb?
I won't forgive me if I give up trying
I heard his voice today
I didn't know a single word he said
Not one resemblance to the man I met
Just a vague and broken boy instead
But I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk
I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I-I'm willing to take the risk
There will be times, we'll try and give it up
Bursting at the seams, no doubt
We almost fall apart then burn the pieces
To watch them turn to dust
But nothing will ever taint us
I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk
I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I-I'm willing to take the risk
Will he, will he still remember me?
Will he still love me even when he's free
Or will he go back to the place where he
Will choose the poison over me?
When we spoke yesterday
He said to hold my breath and sit and wait
"I'll be home so soon, I won't be late"
He won't go
He can't do it on his own
If this ain't love, then what is?
He's willing to take the risk
So I won't go
He can't do it on his own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk
'Cause he won't go
He can't do it on his own
If this ain't love, then what is?
We're willing to take the risk
I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk
In Adele's song "He Won't Go," she expresses the fear, pain, and uncertainty that comes with being in a tumultuous relationship, yet being unable to let go of the love shared with the partner. She acknowledges that some people believe she will be better off without the person, but Adele knows he is not all bad, and some aspects of who he is appeal to her. It's not easy to leave him behind, but they both need to work on repairing the relationship.
The chorus lines, "I won't go, I can't do it on my own, if this ain't love, then what is?" and "He won't go, he can't do it on his own, if this ain't love, then what is?" reflect the couple's lack of self-sufficiency without each other and their willingness to take a risk to salvage their love connection. Even though the journey won't be easy, they are determined to protect their bond.
Interestingly, the song was written about a couple of Adele's friends who were having troubles in their long-term relationship. The song is a reminder that relationships can be complex, and not everyone is quick to end them, even when things are tough. "He Won't Go" serves as a source of hope for those who want to work on their relationships and continue to love their partners, even when the future may seem uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say, I'll be better without you
But they don't know you like I do
Or at least the sides I thought I knew
Although people suggest that I will be better without you, they don't have the same level of knowledge about you as me, or at least what I thought I knew about you
I can't bear this time
It drags on, as I lose my mind
Reminded by things I find
Like notes and clothes you left behind
I can't handle this period of time, it feels endless and I'm going crazy. I keep getting reminded of you by things you left behind, like notes and clothes
Wake me up, wake me up when all is done
I won't rise until this battle's won
My dignity's become undone
I feel defeated and my dignity is gone. Wake me up when this battle is over, I won't rise until I've won
But I won't go
I can't do it on my own
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk
Despite everything, I won't leave. I can't do this alone, and if this isn't love, then what is? I'm willing to take the risk and stay
So petrified, I'm so scared to step into this ride
What if I lose my heart and fail the climb?
I won't forgive me if I give up trying
I'm scared to take this journey with you, what if I get hurt? But I won't forgive myself if I give up without trying
I heard his voice today
I didn't know a single word he said
Not one resemblance to the man I met
Just a vague and broken boy instead
I heard his voice today, but it didn't sound like the man I fell in love with. Instead, it was a broken and vague version of him
There will be times, we'll try and give it up
Bursting at the seams, no doubt
We almost fall apart then burn the pieces
To watch them turn to dust
But nothing will ever taint us
We will have moments where we will want to give up and the pressure will be too much. We may even break apart, but nothing can truly damage our relationship
Will he, will he still remember me?
Will he still love me even when he's free
Or will he go back to the place where he
Will choose the poison over me?
I'm worried that he will forget about me, or that when he is free he won't love me anymore. I'm afraid he will go back to his old habits and choose the poison over me
When we spoke yesterday
He said to hold my breath and sit and wait
"I'll be home so soon, I won't be late"
He won't go
Yesterday when we spoke, he told me to wait for him and he promised that he wouldn't be late. It's reassuring to know that he won't leave me
He can't do it on his own
If this ain't love, then what is?
He's willing to take the risk
He also can't do this alone, and if this isn't love, then what is? He's willing to take the risk and stay with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Adkins, Paul Epworth
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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
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on Easy On ME
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on Rolling in the Deep
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on Rolling in the Deep
i am mastering this!