Turning Tables
Adele - FLAC Lyrics
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All that I have is on the floor
God only knows what we're fighting for
All that I say, you always say more
I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Under haunted skies, I see you, ooh
Where love is lost, your ghost is found
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down
I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
Turning tables
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
When the thunder calls for me
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
Standing on my own two feet
I won't let you close enough to hurt me
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Turning tables, yeah
Turn, oh, no, no
In this song by Adele, the singer begins by admitting that the relationship she's in is causing her a great deal of stress - it's so intense she thinks that it could "start a war." She feels like she's put everything she has into the relationship so far and is on the verge of collapse. But despite all she's given, she can't figure out what they're actually fighting for. Even as she's trying to keep things calm and stable, her partner always manages to escalate the conversation by saying even more hurtful things. She describes this as feeling like she can't keep up with their "turning tables" and that she's barely able to breathe.
The chorus reveals the singer's decision to stop playing this game, to stop letting the partner have such control over her. She refuses to let them get close enough to hurt her again or to let the partner suck her back in just to leave her behind again. The partner assumed they gave the singer their heart, but the singer declares that it's time to say goodbye to the back-and-forth cycle of heartbreak.
The next verse continues to add to the bleak picture of this relationship. The singer feels like they're both ghosts of themselves, wandering around under "haunted skies." They've lost their love, but the partner's ghost lingers in the singer's mind. The singer has tried everything to get away from this person, "braving a hundred storms," but it's never been enough to knock her down for good. Finally, the singer resolves to be "braver" and save herself - she doesn't need the partner to be her savior. She'll stand on her own and declare a final farewell to this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Close enough to start a war
Our relationship is strained to the point that it's almost unbearable
All that I have is on the floor
I feel broken and vulnerable, as if everything I once had is scattered and lost
God only knows what we're fighting for
We've lost sight of what we're even arguing about, it's become endless bickering with no resolution in sight
All that I say, you always say more
When I try to express my opinion or feelings, you always have to one-up me and make it about yourself
I can't keep up with your turning tables
I can't handle the constant changes in your moods and behavior toward me
Under your thumb, I can't breathe
You have a powerful hold over me, and it suffocates me
So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me
I won't let myself become vulnerable to you again and suffer the pain you've caused me in the past
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I won't be your saving grace only to have you abandon me when I need you most
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
Your perception of the love we once shared is not the same as mine, and I can't pretend otherwise
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
It's time for us to stop these never-ending games and confront our issues head-on
Under haunted skies, I see you, ooh
Even in dark and foreboding moments, I can't escape the memory of you
Where love is lost, your ghost is found
Even though we may no longer love each other, you continue to exert a powerful influence over me
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
My decision to walk away from this relationship wasn't easy, but I know it's the right one
As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down
I won't let you break my spirit or my resolve to move on from this unhealthy relationship
Next time I'll be braver
In the future, I'll be stronger and more self-assured
I'll be my own savior
I won't rely on anyone else to rescue me from difficult situations
When the thunder calls for me
When life's challenges arise, I'll be ready to face them head-on
Standing on my own two feet
I'm no longer willing to let you hold all the power in our relationship, I'm taking control of my own life
Turning tables, yeah
This constant cycle of back-and-forth needs to stop, it's time for a change
Turn, oh, no, no
Letting go of this relationship won't be easy, but it's necessary for both of our well-being
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Ryan B. Tedder
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Close enough to start a war
All that I have is on the floor
God only knows what we're fighting for
All that I say, you always say more
I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb I can't breathe
So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Under haunted skies I see you, ooh-ooh
Where love is lost your ghost is found
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
As hard as you try, no I will never be knocked down
I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb I can't breathe
So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
Turning tables
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own saviour
When the thunder calls for me
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own saviour
Standing on my own two feet
I won't let you close enough to hurt me
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Turning tables, yeah
Oh, no, no
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@savage_savy1309
I recently went through a heart break. I would listen to Adele. I grew up with Adele. It's all I listened to when I was young. Listening to this song though, was different than listening to the rest. It connected with me in a way the other ones never could. I love this song with all of my heart and knowing that someone else has felt and been through the heartache I went through. Its relieving. It lets me know that I am not alone.
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How are you? I hope you’re doing good
@Stacuh
When we were young always gets me too. I sing it all the time on Smule. Love this amazing woman. She is such an inspiration in many ways.♥️♥️♥️
@mayofir3173
You are defiantly not alone❤️
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@AmirHK-if7in
This song is a timeless masterpiece. No one does these kinds of songs better than her.
@noelleenglish9019
I agree, although some male artists do it pretty good.