Hello
Adele - FLAC Lyrics
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I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
To go over everything
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing
Hello, can you hear me?
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
When we were younger and free
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
There's such a difference between us
And a million miles
Hello from the other side
I must've called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Hello, how are you?
It's so typical of me to talk about myself, I'm sorry
I hope that you're well
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
It's no secret that the both of us
Are running out of time
So hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Ooh, anymore
Ooh, anymore
Ooh, anymore
Anymore
Hello from the other side (other side)
I must've called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call, you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
The song "Hello" by Adele is a heartbreaking ballad about a past relationship that ended badly. The singer of the song is reaching out to her former partner, wondering if he would like to meet and go over everything. She acknowledges that time is supposed to heal all wounds, but she hasn't found much healing. Instead, she is in California, dreaming about who they used to be when they were younger and free. She reveals that she even forgets how it feels before the world fell at their feet.
The chorus starts with Adele saying Hello from the other side, implying that she is no longer with the person she is addressing. She has called him a thousand times to tell him that she is sorry for everything that she has done, but he is never home when she calls. Adele knows that the relationship is over and that the other person has moved on and is no longer affected by the breakup.
As the song progresses, Adele continues to apologize and ask about the other person's well-being. She acknowledges that it is typical of her to talk about herself and asks if the other person has made it out of the town where nothing ever happened. She also knows that both of them are running out of time, making her effort to apologize even more urgent.
Overall, "Hello" is a powerful ballad about loss and regret. Adele's emotional performance perfectly captures the emotion behind the lyrics. The song's message resonates with many who have gone through a breakup and wish they could go back and fix things.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, it's me
I am reaching out to you after a long time
I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
I am curious if we can still connect despite the time that has passed
To go over everything
I want to talk and discuss everything that has happened between us
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing
Although they say that time can heal wounds, I haven't healed completely yet
Hello, can you hear me?
Can you hear my voice? Are you listening to me?
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
I am thinking about our past and how things used to be
When we were younger and free
I remember the time when we were young and carefree
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
I don't remember what it was like before we became successful
There's such a difference between us
We are very different from each other now
And a million miles
We are very far apart from each other
Hello from the other side
I am trying to connect with you from a different place in life
I must've called a thousand times
I have tried to reach out to you many times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
I want to apologize for all the wrongs that I have committed against you
But when I call, you never seem to be home
I have been unsuccessful in reaching out to you
Hello from the outside
I am trying to connect with you from a different perspective
At least I can say that I've tried
I can take comfort in knowing that I have given my best effort to repair our relationship
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
I want to apologize for the pain that I caused you
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
It seems like my actions no longer have an impact on you
Hello, how are you?
How are you doing these days?
It's so typical of me to talk about myself, I'm sorry
I apologize for being self-centered and talking about myself
I hope that you're well
I am wishing you good health and happiness
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
Did you manage to leave that place where nothing exciting ever occurred?
It's no secret that the both of us
It's no surprise to either of us
Are running out of time
Our time is limited and running out quickly
Ooh, anymore
Oh, not anymore
Anymore
No longer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Gregory Allen Kurstin
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