Hometown Glory
Adele - FLAC Lyrics
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Missing out the cracks in the pavement
And turning my heel and strutting my feet
"Is there anything I can do for you dear?
Is there anyone I could call?"
"No and thank you, please Madam
I ain't lost, just wandering"
Memories are fresh
'Round my hometown
Ooh the people I've met
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of this world
Are the wonders of now
I like it in the city when the air is so thick and opaque
I love to see everybody in short skirts, shorts and shades
I like it in the city when two worlds collide
You get the people and the government
Everybody taking different sides
Shows that we ain't gonna stand shit
Shows that we are united
Shows that we ain't gonna take it
Shows that we ain't gonna stand shit
Shows that we are united
'Round my hometown
Memories are fresh
'Round my hometown
Ooh the people I've met yeah
Do-dily-di-da-da-da-da-day, yeah
Do-dily-di-da-da-da-da-day, yeah
Do-do-do-do-ohh-ohh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, hey, ay
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of my world
Are the wonders of this world
Are the wonders of my world
Of my world, yeah
Of my world
Of my world, yeah
The song "Hometown Glory" by Adele speaks about the singer's love for her hometown and the memories associated with it. The opening lines mention the singer walking in the same way she did before, avoiding the cracks in the pavement, and strutting her feet. This could be seen as a metaphor for the singer's refusal to change and her staying true to her roots. The singer is asked by someone if they can do anything for her or call anyone for her, to which she responds that she is not lost but just wandering. This could show the singer's independence and desire to explore and learn new things.
As the song progresses, Adele sings about how much she adores her town, and the people she has met there. The memories of her hometown are fresh in her mind, and the people she's met are the wonders of her world. This refrain is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's affection for her hometown and the people in it.
In the second verse, the singer expresses her love for the city and how she enjoys seeing people wearing short skirts, shorts, and sunglasses. She also mentions how she likes it when two worlds collide, referring to the contrast between the people and the government. The singer ends the verse by repeating the phrase "Shows that we are united", emphasizing the importance of people coming together to create change.
Overall, the song "Hometown Glory" is an emotional tribute to Adele's hometown, and the memories and people associated with it. The refrain of the song, "Are the wonders of my world", is a testament to the impact that one's hometown can have on their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking in the same way as I did
I've been taking the same path and doing the same things as before
Missing out the cracks in the pavement
I'm focused on avoiding the little things that could make me stumble
And turning my heel and strutting my feet
I'm confident in my walk and the way I carry myself
"Is there anything I can do for you dear?
Someone is offering to help me
Is there anyone I could call?"
They're asking if I need someone to talk to or if I'm lost and need assistance
"No and thank you, please Madam
I don't need their help, but I appreciate the offer
I ain't lost, just wandering"
I know where I am, I'm just exploring my surroundings
'Round my hometown
I'm nostalgic for the place where I grew up
Memories are fresh
My memories of that place are still vivid
Ooh the people I've met
I've met some incredible people there
Are the wonders of my world
Those people have helped define the world for me
I like it in the city when the air is so thick and opaque
I enjoy the atmosphere of the city, even when it's not clear
I love to see everybody in short skirts, shorts and shades
I love the vibrant and diverse styles of people in the city
I like it in the city when two worlds collide
I find it exciting when different groups of people come together
You get the people and the government
The people and those in power are both present and involved in the city
Everybody taking different sides
There's a lot of varying opinions and perspectives among people
Shows that we ain't gonna stand shit
Shows our unwillingness to tolerate negative situations
Shows that we are united
Shows that we stand together when facing those situations
'Round my hometown Ooh the people I've met yeah
I keep thinking about the amazing people I've met there
Do-dily-di-da-da-da-da-day, yeah
Nonsensical expression of emotion
Are the wonders of my world
The people I've met are still the defining part of my world
Of my world, yeah
They're a part of me and my experience
Of my world
They're an integral part of who I am and how I see the world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
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