"Someone Like You" received universal critical acclaim, with reviewers choosing it as a highlight of 21 and praised the lyrics, its simple sound and Adele's vocal performance. It became a global success, topping the charts in nineteen countries and reaching the top 10 in various other regions. Following a universally praised performance of the song at the 31st Brit Awards, it became Adele's first number-one single in the UK and stayed on the top of the chart for five weeks, eventually becoming the best-selling single of the year in the region. The song also become Adele's second number one in the US, which made her the first British female solo artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to have two number ones from the same album. In July 2011, it became the first single of the decade to sell a million units in the UK and it was certified 5× Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), as well as being certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of 2022, "Someone Like You" was the third most downloaded single of all-time in the UK and the fourth best-selling single of the 21st century.
Someone Like You
Adele Lyrics
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That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvitedBut I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me," I beg
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
You know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me," I begged
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you
"Don't forget me," I beg
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me," I begged
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Adele's "Someone Like You" is a raw and emotional ballad that delves into a complex and painful breakup. The song is a conversation between two ex-lovers who have moved on and gone their separate ways. The first verse sees Adele reminiscing about her former partner, who has settled down with someone else. She acknowledges that he has found happiness with the new woman in his life and that she couldn't give him the things that he now has. The second verse sees Adele reflecting on her own feelings and the intensity of her emotions. She admits to showing up uninvited because she couldn't stay away and had hoped that seeing her again would remind him that their story isn't over.
The chorus, "Never mind, I'll find someone like you, I wish nothing but the best for you," is both a painful acknowledgement of the past and a hopeful gesture towards the future. Adele recognizes that her former love has moved on and found happiness without her, but she also has hope that she too will find someone new who will be able to provide her with the love and comfort she needs. The bridge sees Adele reflecting on the past, recognizing that memories and mistakes are all parts of life and experiences that shape us.
Overall, "Someone Like You" is a poignant and heartbreaking account of a relationship gone sour. The song is powerful because of its raw emotion and honesty, which allows listeners to empathize with Adele and connect with the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard that you're settled down
I found out that you've settled down and are in a committed relationship now
That you found a girl and you're married now
You’ve found a girl and got married to her now
I heard that your dreams came true
I heard that your dreams finally came true
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you
She must have given you things that I was not able to give you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
I’m surprised at how shy you are, my old friend
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
It’s not like you to hold back or stay away from the spotlight
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
I don’t like that I came to you unannounced and uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I couldn't stop myself from coming to see you
I had hoped you'd see my face
I wanted you to see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
I wanted to remind you that for me, our relationship isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I'll eventually find someone like you, even though I don’t want to let go of you right now
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
I deeply hope that life treats you well too
"Don't forget me," I beg
I’m pleading with you to not forget about me
I remember you said
I recall what you told me
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Love can last forever, but it can also bring pain instead"
You know how the time flies
You know how fast time passes
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
It feels like it was only yesterday that we had the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
We spent our childhood summers together
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
Our life-changing moments are what united us, back in the days of our youth
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Nothing else compares to our relationship or can replace it, and I don’t have any worries or concerns about that
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Even though we both have regrets and have made mistakes, those things are now part of our shared memories
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
We never could have predicted how both bitter and sweet our parting would be
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Love can last forever, but it can also bring pain instead"
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Daniel Dodd Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jai
I love this song its actually pretty relatable to me and my mom but more so my mom
@henhero
I heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you two
"Don't forget me," I beg
"I'll remember," you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
You know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you two
"Don't forget me," I beg
"I'll remember," you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you
"Don't forget me," I beg
"I'll remember," you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you two
"Don't forget me," I beg
"I'll remember," you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Wow I was crying and shivering at the same time :)
Mr. Clumsy
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I heard that u're settled down
That u found a girl and u're married now
I heard that ur dreams came true
I guess she gave u things
I didn't give to u
Old friend, why are u so shy
Ain't like u to hold back
Or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited but i
Couldn't stay away I couldn't fight it
I had hoped u'd see my face
And that u be reminded that for me it isn't over
Never mind I'll find someone like u
I wish nothing but the best
For u too, don't forget me
I beg, I'll remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead yeah
U know how the time flies
Only yesterday it was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a summer haze bound by the surprise
Of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited but i
Couldn't stay away I couldn't fight it
I had hoped u'd see my face
And that u be reminded that for me it isn't over
Never mind I'll find someone like u
I wish nothing but the best
For u too, don't forget me
I beg, I'll remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead
Nothing compares no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes their memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet
This would taste
Never mind I'll find someone like u
I wish nothing but the best for u too
Don't forget me I beg, I'll remember u said
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
@peterharwood1430
Here is a 73 year old man crying. So many memories. What a great artist.
@janereich5170
Peter Harwood how did you learn how to do YouTube?
@peterharwood1430
@@janereich5170 I was in a pop band which helped with living expenses when studying. I have only known about youtube since 2005.I traveled and my science has saved many lives. Its my way I guess of making up for being an arse hole on occasions.
@peterharwood1430
@@janereich5170 I think we have met on here before.
@janereich5170
My dad is 61 and can’t even use a flip cell phone
@peterharwood1430
@@janereich5170 Your English is very good.It would be nice to meet you my my home but my passport has been revoked by the British Foreign Office. If you would like a holiday I have a guest room just 100 meters from Pacific Ocean. I consider home as being in Leyte.
@robertrupprecht2413
I’ll always remember this song. My wife after 27 years of marriage left me for another man. I lived in my pickup truck for a year and listened to this on the radio daily. Bad times but I got through it
@محمدمحمد-ه1ز4ع
You hero
@ninjackunited6609
Glad you got through it robert...stay strong 💪