Rolling in the Deep
Adele & Jamie XX vs Cecile Mr Lexx & Timberlee Lyrics


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There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringin' me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare

See how I'll leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringin' me out the dark

The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinkin' that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling

We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

Baby, I have no story to be told
But I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Make a home down there as mine sure won't be shared

(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
The scars of your love remind me of us
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
I can't help feeling

We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

Could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
But you played it with a beating

Throw your soul through every open door (Wohh ho ho oh)
Count your blessings to find what you look for (Wohh oh oh oh)
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (Wohh ho ho oh)
You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow

(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
We could have had it all
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
It all, it all, it all
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

Could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)




But you played it, you played it, you played it
You played it to the beat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Adele & Jamie XX vs Cecile Mr Lexx & Timberlee's song "Rolling in the Deep" describe a relationship that has come to an end. The fire starting in the singer's heart is a metaphor for the intense feelings she has towards her former lover. She can see him clearly now and isn't afraid to call him out for his actions. The scars of their love remind her of what they could have had, and she can't help but feel regret for how things turned out. The singer warns that her lover will regret ever crossing her, as she will make his head burn and "throw her soul through every open door." She concludes by saying that they could have had it all, but he played her heart to the beat.


The lyrics are powerful and emotional, expressing the heartbreak and frustration of a failed relationship. The song is said to have been inspired by a relationship that Adele had with an older man who broke her heart. The song went on to become a massive success and is now considered a classic.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a fire starting in my heart
I feel a burning sensation in my heart, which indicates a strong emotion such as anger or passion.


Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringin' me out the dark
The intensity of my emotions is reaching a critical point, and it's making me come out of a place of confusion or ignorance.


Finally I can see you crystal clear
I finally have a clear understanding of who you are and what you've done to me.


Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
If you try to betray me or expose my secrets, I will retaliate and reveal your own faults and mistakes.


See how I'll leave with every piece of you
I will take away every part of you that you've given me, whether it's physical or emotional.


Don't underestimate the things that I will do
You should not underestimate or disregard the actions I am capable of taking in response to your actions.


The scars of your love remind me of us
The emotional wounds and memories of our past relationship serve as a reminder of what we once had.


They keep me thinkin' that we almost had it all
The scars make me reflect on how close we were to having a perfect relationship.


The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
The pain and trauma of our past relationship leave me feeling overwhelmed and unable to breathe sometimes.


We could have had it all
Our relationship had the potential to be everything we ever wanted.


Rolling in the deep
We are immersed in a situation where emotions are intense and turbulent.


You had my heart inside of your hand
You had control over my emotions and feelings.


And you played it to the beat
You manipulated my emotions to suit your own desires and interests.


Baby, I have no story to be told
I have no personal story to share that is worth mentioning.


But I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burn
I have heard some negative things about you and I plan to make you pay for your wrongdoing.


Think of me in the depths of your despair
When you are at your lowest point, I want you to remember the pain you caused me.


Make a home down there as mine sure won't be shared
Stay in that dark place because I won't be joining you there - I refuse to share your misery.


Throw your soul through every open door (Wohh ho ho oh)
Take every opportunity you have to express yourself and be true to who you are.


Count your blessings to find what you look for (Wohh oh oh oh)
Appreciate the good things in your life to find what you truly desire.


Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (Wohh ho ho oh)
I will transform my heartache and pain into something valuable and meaningful.


You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
You will get back what you deserve, good or bad, for the way you have treated me.


It all, it all, it all
Everything we went through, good or bad, is still significant and meaningful to me.


But you played it, you played it, you played it
You acted on your own interests and manipulated our relationship to your advantage.




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