All I Ask
Adele - 25 Lyrics
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I won't say a word
They've all been said before, you know
So why don't we just play pretend
Like we're not scared of what is coming next
Or scared of having nothing left
Look, don't get me wrong
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
Cause what if I never love again?
I don't need your honesty
It's already in your eyes
And I'm sure my eyes, they speak for me
No one knows me like you do
And since you're the only one that matters
Tell me who do I run to?
Look, don't get me wrong
I know there is no tomorrow
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
Cause what if I never love again?
Let this be our lesson in love
Let this be the way we remember us
I don't wanna be cruel or vicious
And I ain't asking for forgiveness
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
Cause what if I never love again?
The song "All I Ask" by Adele is a powerful ballad about a relationship that is coming to an end. The lyrics are poignant and touching, reflecting the feelings of someone who knows that they may never see their lover again. The singer's vulnerability is evident from the very beginning of the song, as she sings "I will leave my heart at the door, I won't say a word." She knows that there is nothing left to say, that everything has already been said, and that the only thing left to do is pretend that things are not coming to an end. The singer is scared, but she wants to hold on to her lover for one last night, to make a memory that she can carry with her forever.
The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, as the singer asks her lover to hold her like she is more than just a friend, to take her by the hand and do what lovers do, to make the moment matter. She knows that this could be the last time they are together and that it matters how it ends. The singer does not want to be cruel or vicious, but she also does not want to ask for forgiveness. All she asks is for one last night together, one last chance to make a memory that will last a lifetime.
In summary, "All I Ask" is a beautiful and emotional song that expresses the pain and longing of a relationship coming to an end. Adele's powerful vocals and poignant lyrics make this a song that anyone who has ever loved and lost can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I will leave my heart at the door
I will be cautious and not let my emotions overpower me
I won't say a word
I will keep quiet and listen to what you have to say
They've all been said before, you know
The words I want to say have been spoken many times before, and are not new
So why don't we just play pretend
Let's ignore reality and act like everything is fine
Like we're not scared of what is coming next
Let's not worry about the future and instead focus on the present moment
Or scared of having nothing left
Let's not be afraid of being left with nothing, and instead cherish what we have now
Look, don't get me wrong
Please don't misunderstand me
I know there is no tomorrow
I am aware that there may not be a future for us
All I ask is
The only thing I want from you is
If this is my last night with you
If this is the end of our time together
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Embrace me as if we have a deeper connection than just being friends
Give me a memory I can use
Create a lasting moment I can cherish in the future
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
Let's act like we are in love for one last time
It matters how this ends
The way our time together ends is important to me
Cause what if I never love again?
I don't want to regret the way our relationship ends, or miss out on another opportunity to love
I don't need your honesty
You don't have to be completely truthful with me
It's already in your eyes
I can see the truth in your eyes
And I'm sure my eyes, they speak for me
My eyes convey my true feelings
No one knows me like you do
You understand me better than anyone else
And since you're the only one that matters
Your opinion is the only one that counts
Tell me who do I run to?
If I can't turn to you, then who can I go to for help and support?
Let this be our lesson in love
Let's learn from our experiences and mistakes in our relationship
Let this be the way we remember us
Let this moment define our relationship and be our lasting memory
I don't wanna be cruel or vicious
I don't want to hurt you or cause harm in any way
And I ain't asking for forgiveness
I don't need your forgiveness, just your understanding
All I ask is
The only thing I want from you is
If this is my last night with you
If this is the end of our time together
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Embrace me as if we have a deeper connection than just being friends
Give me a memory I can use
Create a lasting moment I can cherish in the future
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
Let's act like we are in love for one last time
It matters how this ends
The way our time together ends is important to me
Cause what if I never love again?
I don't want to regret the way our relationship ends, or miss out on another opportunity to love
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