Melt My Heart To Stone
Adele - FLAC Lyrics
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That pulls me down and turns me weak for you
I find myself repeating like a broken tune
And I'm forever excusing your intentions
Then, I give in to my pretendings
Which forgive you each time
Without me knowing
They melt my heart to stone
And I hear your words that I made up
You say my name like there could be an us
I best tidy up my head, I'm the only one in love
I'm the only one in love
Each and every time I've turned around to leave
I feel my heart begin to burst and bleed
So desperately I try to link it with my head
But instead I fall back to my knees
As you tear your way right through me
I forgive you once again
Without me knowing
You've burnt my heart to stone
And I hear your words that I made up
You say my name like there could be an us
I best tidy up my head, I'm the only one in love
I'm the only one in love
Why do you steal my hand
Whenever I'm standing my own ground?
You build me up and leave me there
Well, I hear your words you made up
I say your name like there should be an us
I best tidy up my head, I'm the only one in love
I'm the only one in love
In Adele's "Melt My Heart to Stone", the singer reflects on a complicated and painful relationship with a partner who constantly pulls her back in despite their manipulative and hurtful behavior. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the metaphor of "air made of bricks" representing the oppressive and suffocating weight of the relationship. Despite recognizing that the relationship is toxic, Adele finds herself repeatedly drawn back in, "repeating like a broken tune" and making excuses for her partner's intentions.
The chorus highlights the internal struggle that Adele faces in the relationship. She hears and internalizes the sweet nothings and promises that her partner uses to manipulate her but recognizes that they are just "words that I made up" and "pretendings". She longs to break free from the cycle of hurt but finds herself unable to do so, falling back "to my knees". The final lines of the chorus underscore the sense of isolation and loneliness that Adele feels, recognizing that she is "the only one in love", while her partner is simply using her.
The second verse mirrors the first, emphasizing that Adele is caught in a cycle of pain and forgiveness. Despite her best efforts to "tidy up my head" and move on, her partner continues to draw her back. The bridge of the song underscores her partner's manipulative behavior, "stealing" her hand whenever she tries to stand up for herself. In the end, Adele realizes that despite her best efforts, her heart has been "burnt to stone" by her partner's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Right under my feet is air made of bricks
I feel unsteady and unsure around you, like the ground beneath me could crumble at any moment.
That pulls me down and turns me weak for you
Being near you makes me weak and vulnerable in a way I can't explain.
I find myself repeating like a broken tune
I keep going back to you, even though I know it's not good for me and it feels like I'm stuck in a never-ending cycle.
And I'm forever excusing your intentions
I try to justify and rationalize everything you do, even when it hurts me.
Then, I give in to my pretendings
I pretend things are okay and that you're not hurting me, even though deep down I know it's not true.
Which forgive you each time
I forgive you for your actions, even when you don't deserve it.
Without me knowing
I don't even realize that I'm forgiving you or pretending everything is okay.
They melt my heart to stone
My love for you is turning into bitterness and pain, and my heart feels hard and unfeeling.
And I hear your words that I made up
I hear what I want to hear, even if it's not what you're actually saying.
You say my name like there could be an us
You give me false hope that we could have a future together, even though you're not serious about me.
I best tidy up my head, I'm the only one in love
I need to get my head straight and realize that I'm the only one who truly cares in this relationship.
Each and every time I've turned around to leave
I've tried to leave this relationship multiple times, but I always come back to you.
I feel my heart begin to burst and bleed
Leaving you hurts so much that it feels like my heart is physically breaking.
So desperately I try to link it with my head
I try to logically justify why leaving you is the right choice, but my heart still pulls me back to you.
But instead I fall back to my knees
No matter how hard I try, I always end up giving in to my emotions and going back to you.
As you tear your way right through me
You hurt me so deeply that it feels like you're tearing me apart from the inside out.
You've burnt my heart to stone
Your actions have made me so hurt and angry that my love for you has turned to bitterness and hardness.
Why do you steal my hand
You try to hold onto me, even when I'm ready to let go.
Whenever I'm standing my own ground?
You try to control the situation, even when I'm trying to be independent and assertive.
You build me up and leave me there
You make me feel good about myself, only to abandon me later.
Well, I hear your words you made up
I'm starting to realize that the things you say aren't always true or genuine.
I say your name like there should be an us
I still hold onto the hope that we could have a real relationship, even though I know deep down it's not possible.
I best tidy up my head, I'm the only one in love
I need to accept that my feelings are one-sided, and focus on moving on from this toxic relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Francis Eg White
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