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).
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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, uninvited
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 © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Daniel Dodd Wilson
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