when we are young
Adele Lyrics


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Everybody loves the things you do
From the way you talk
To the way you move
Everybody here is watching you
'Cause you feel like home
You're like a dream come true
But if by chance you're here alone
Can I have a moment
Before I go?
'Cause I've been by myself all night long
Hoping you're someone I used to know

You look like a movie
You sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young

Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song

I was so scared to face my fears
Nobody told me that you'd be here
And I swear you moved overseas
That's what you said, when you left me

You still look like a movie
You still sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young

Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song

When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young

It's hard to admit that
Everything just takes me back
To when you were there
To when you were there
And a part of me keeps holding on
Just in case it hasn't gone
I guess I still care
Do you still care?

It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young

When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young

Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
Oh, I'm so mad I'm getting old
It makes me reckless
It was just like a movie




It was just like a song
When we were young

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "When We Were Young" by Adele perfectly capture the feeling of nostalgia and regret. The song speaks to a person who sees someone from their past who they were once close with. The singer is awestruck by the way the person looks and feels like they are at home. But at the same time, they are haunted by the idea that this person may be someone who they recently lost.


The singer reminisces about the past, comparing the person to a movie or a song. They plead with the person to let them take a photograph of them in this moment, in case it is the last time they can ever be together like this again. The singer acknowledges that getting older has made them restless and sad, causing them to make rash decisions. They are filled with regret for not appreciating their youth and the time they had with the person they are addressing in the song.


The lyrics are heartbreaking and emotive, and Adele's soulful voice drives home the emotions behind them. The song is a testament to Adele's songwriting abilities, as she captures feelings and emotions so perfectly that it becomes impossible not to relate to her words. The song's instrumentation is wistful and nostalgic, perfectly complementing the overall mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody loves the things you do
Everyone is drawn to your personality and actions


From the way you talk
Even small things about you, like your voice, are captivating


To the way you move
Even your movements and mannerisms make an impact


Everybody here is watching you
You have the attention of the entire room


'Cause you feel like home
Being around you feels comfortable and familiar


You're like a dream come true
You seem too good to be true


But if by chance you're here alone
In the off-chance that you're not taken


Can I have a moment
May I talk to you


Before I go?
Before I leave this place


'Cause I've been by myself all night long
I've been alone all night


Hoping you're someone I used to know
Wishing you are someone I have history with


You look like a movie
You have a cinematic quality to you


You sound like a song
You seem like a work of art


My God, this reminds me
This experience is triggering a memory for me


Of when we were young
Of a time when we were younger and things were simpler


Let me photograph you in this light
I want to capture this moment with you


In case it is the last time
This might be our last chance to experience this together


That we might be exactly like we were
We can relive the past for a moment


Before we realized
Before we became aware


We were sad of getting old
Before our realization that we were aging made us unhappy


It made us restless
Our growing awareness of our mortality was unsettling


It was just like a movie
It felt like a fictional story


I was so scared to face my fears
I was afraid to confront my insecurities


Nobody told me that you'd be here
No one gave me a heads up that you would be present


And I swear you moved overseas
I thought you left the country


That's what you said, when you left me
The reason I think you moved overseas is because that's what you last told me


You still look like a movie
You continue to have a cinematic quality


You still sound like a song
You continue to seem like a work of art


When we were young
During a time long ago when things were more carefree


It's hard to admit that
It's difficult to confess


Everything just takes me back
Everything reminds me of that time


To when you were there
To that time when you were present in my life


And a part of me keeps holding on
I can't let go of those days


Just in case it hasn't gone
Just in case those feelings haven't fully faded


I guess I still care
I suppose I still feel something for you


Do you still care?
Do you still feel something too?


Oh, I'm so mad I'm getting old
I'm upset that I'm aging


It makes me reckless
It leads me to act impulsively


When we were young
Back when we weren't weighed down by the responsibilities of adulthood




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADELE LAURIE BLUE ADKINS, TOBIAS MACDONALD JESSO

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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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What I chose to do

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on Rolling in the Deep

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on Rolling in the Deep

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