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 17Γ 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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Then how come I can bring you to your knees?
If you're not the one for me
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
And if I'm not the one for you
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
Oh honey, if I'm not the one for you
Why have we been through what we have been through?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
What are you waiting for?
You never seem to make it through the door
And who are you hiding from?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Have I ever asked for much?
The only thing that I want is your love
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge (say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
(Say it ain't so, say it ain't so)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
In Adele's song "Water Under the Bridge," the lyrics speak to a relationship that is on the brink of ending. The first verse is from the perspective of the singer, who is questioning why they are still holding onto the relationship if they are not right for each other. The second verse flips to the perspective of the other person in the relationship, asking them why they are still holding onto the singer if they are not right for each other. The chorus emphasizes that their love is not something that they can just move on from easily; it is important and they need to handle each other's emotions with care.
The bridge continues the theme of being hesitant to move on from the relationship, despite the coldness and recklessness of the other person. The singer begs the other person to be honest with their intentions, to not pretend that they don't want each other. The repetition in the outro drives home the message that their love is not something that they can just let go of; it is too important to give up on easily.
Overall, the song speaks to the complicated emotions and conflicts that can arise in a relationship that is not meant to be. Despite the pain and uncertainty, the connection between the two people feels too strong to just let go of.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not the one for me
Then how come I can bring you to your knees?
If we're not meant to be together, why is it that I have such power over you? Why do I affect you so deeply?
If you're not the one for me
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
If we're not right for each other, why do I fear the thought of being without you? Why do I feel trapped by the idea of being single?
And if I'm not the one for you
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
Oh honey, if I'm not the one for you
Why have we been through what we have been through?
If I'm not the one you truly want, stop clinging to me as if I am. But if I'm not the one, why have we gone through so much together? Why do we keep coming back to each other?
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
I feel lost and alone in your unpredictable and chaotic world, but I still long for you to provide stability and comfort. However, I can't have you in my life if you continue to behave recklessly and without concern for our relationship.
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're going to end things between us, do it with kindness and consideration rather than denying your feelings for me. Our love is too important to simply be forgotten or disregarded.
What are you waiting for?
You never seem to make it through the door
And who are you hiding from?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Have I ever asked for much?
The only thing that I want is your love
What is holding you back from fully committing to our relationship? You always seem to hesitate and hold yourself back. Who are you trying to avoid or escape from? It's not fulfilling to live in constant fear and apprehension. I only ask for your love, nothing more.
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Our love is too powerful and significant to simply let go of. I need reassurance that you still feel the same way and that our love is not just a passing phase to you.
It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless
I feel lost and alone in your unpredictable and chaotic world, but I still long for you to provide stability and comfort. However, I can't have you in my life if you continue to behave recklessly and without concern for our relationship.
Oh-whoa, oh-whoa, oh-oh
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Our love is too powerful and significant to simply let go of. I need reassurance that you still feel the same way and that our love is not just a passing phase to you.
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
Our love is too significant and meaningful to just let go of. It deserves to be acknowledged and cherished.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Adkins, Gregory Kurstin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
danielle gorman
we really donβt have a lot of good music left. all the good music basically went away so letβs be blessed to have a singer like her still with us right now.
France Carlo Mendoza
You're so lucky that you get to see and listen to the queen of music π
Shah Shahe
she sang it so effortlessly.
Rick Jamez
One of the best to ever live.
Dim Val's Games
Gorgeous, funny, outstanding voice, lady = Adele.. She is the BEST..
Isaac Norton
She is a God or an angel from heaven.
Jan Allen
Sheβs the best!
Magoo
I'd love to see Adele! She is brilliant.
MrTijai
Why have I just seen this beautiful bean footage πππ... Adele is hilarious
Gisele Castro S.
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