Rolling in the Deep
Adele vs. Jay-Z vs. Biggie Lyrics
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Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
See how I leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart and soul
And you played it
To the beat
Baby I have no story to be told
But I've heard one of you
And I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Making a home down there
It reminds you of the home we shared
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart and soul
And you played it
To the beat
Throw your soul through every open door
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Turned my sorrow into treasured gold
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
We could have had it all
We could have had it all
It all, it all it all
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart and soul
And you played it
To the beat
The lyrics to "Rolling In The Deep" by Adele, Jay-Z, and Biggie are a poetic expression of heartbreak, anger, and revenge. The opening verse sets the tone with Adele singing about a fire starting in her heart, reaching a fever pitch, and bringing her "out the dark." She goes on to say that she can finally see her lover "crystal clear" and warns them not to underestimate her, because she will "lay your shit bare." Her bitterness is evident as she sings about taking every piece of her lover with her when she leaves.
The chorus is catchy and powerful, with the repeated line "we could have had it all" conveying the regret and sadness that Adele feels about the relationship. Her voice is emotive and raw, and the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a romance that was almost perfect.
The second verse introduces memories of the relationship, with Adele singing about the scars of her lover's love reminding her of what they had. She acknowledges the pain and breathlessness that the memories bring, even as she longs for what could have been. The lines "you had my heart and soul / and you played it to the beat" convey a sense of betrayal and manipulation, leaving the listener with the impression that Adele's lover didn't value her as much as she deserved.
The final verse is a defiant call to action, with Adele singing about turning her sorrow into "treasured gold" and getting even by making her lover's head "burn." She encourages them to think of her in moments of despair, reminding them of the home they once shared and the love they could have had. The song ends with the chorus repeated one final time, leaving the listener with a feeling of bittersweet regret and a sense of what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire starting in my heart
My passion for you is igniting
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
My emotions are consuming me and bringing me out of a place of sadness
Finally I can see you crystal clear
I can see who you truly are now
Go head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
If you betray me, I'll expose your true nature
See how I leave with every piece of you
I'm taking every memory and part of you with me as I go
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
You should fear the revenge I'm capable of
The scars of your love remind me of us
The pain of our past relationship still lingers with me
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The memories of our almost perfect relationship haunt me
The scars of your love they leave me breathless I can't help feeling
The damage you caused me still affects me deeply
We could have had it all Rolling in the deep
Our love could have been great
You had my heart and soul And you played it To the beat
You controlled my every emotion and used it against me
Baby I have no story to be told But I've heard one of you And I'm gonna make your head burn
I have nothing to say about myself, but I've heard stories about you that make me angry
Think of me in the depths of your despair Making a home down there
I hope my memory haunts you and brings you misery
It reminds you of the home we shared
The pain and memories of our past relationship still affect you
Throw your soul through every open door Count your blessings to find what you look for
Take advantage of every opportunity and be grateful for what you have
Turned my sorrow into treasured gold You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
I turned my pain into something valuable and you'll receive the consequences for what you've done to me
We could have had it all It all, it all, it all We could have had it all Rolling in the deep You had my heart and soul And you played it To the beat
Our love could have been great, but you broke my heart and played with my emotions
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adamnasty9
wow.... unbelievable song.. saw jay z at bonnaroo last year..me and molly had a great time!! adele's amazing and you top it off with biggie! well done
@vitovigga
omg i did not expect to love this song so much thank you, just THANK YOU
@odoylerulz3476
This is actually sick!
@danhill2706
Nailed it..
one of the best mash ups on youtube its that good 👏👏
@unikat73
i listenin to this masterpiece, after a big bowl of nepalese, over and over again atm :D
@NiMeNi94
AMAZING ,can't get enough here's a replay button for all of you feeling the same as me 0:00
@TaneshaCampbell
Im in love with this song.
@ntjc
This is awesome...Party play!!!!
@CriminalPlayer
Beautiful girl in the video, but ridiculously good remix !
@RedBlazeKid
Love this my friend