Rolling In The Deep
British Pop All-Stars Lyrics
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Send me down the river and let the tides wash this away
They say good luck when it's raining on my wedding day
I need closure
I still need you just next to me
Frozen in fear but I'm
Going back to reality
I never promised it was easy I promised it could be done
Never let the light get to Dim when you swimming in the deep end
Just kick and take a breath and there you find me again
Sometimes holding on will kill you
Maybe you should start letting go
Sometimes holding on will kill you
Maybe you should start letting me go
Never let the light get to Dim when you swimming in the deep end
Just kick and take a breath and there you find me again
The lyrics to British Pop All-Stars' song "Rolling In The Deep" seem to address a failed relationship and the aftermath of its breakdown. The first line of the song, "This is an open letter I hope it serves you well," suggests that this song is a form of communication with the former partner, perhaps written as a means of closure. The line "I never intended for these consequences" indicates that something has gone wrong, perhaps implying that the singer or the former partner did something they now regret. The next line, "I'm going straight through hell," suggests that the singer is experiencing emotional pain as a result of the failed relationship.
The chorus seems to offer conflicting emotions, as the singer says "I need closure," but then also says "I still need you just next to me." The image of being "frozen in fear but going back to reality" suggests that the singer is hesitant to move on, but knows they must face the reality of the situation. The phrase "hold you in my arms and melt into my one" suggests a deep emotional connection with the former partner, but the line "I never promised it was easy I promised it could be done" indicates that the singer knew the relationship would be challenging.
The repeated line "Never let the light get to dim when you swimming in the deep end / just kick and take a breath and there you find me again" seems to suggest that the singer wants to offer support to the former partner, even in the aftermath of the failed relationship. The final repeated line "Sometimes holding on will kill you / maybe you should start letting me go" indicates that the singer recognizes that holding onto the past can be damaging, and that it may be time to let go and move on.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rolling In The Deep" offer a message of emotional vulnerability and a willingness to confront difficult emotions, even if it means facing pain and discomfort.
Line by Line Meaning
This is an open letter I hope it serves you well
I'm addressing you through this letter in the hopes that it will benefit you in some way
I never intended for these consequences I'm going straight
I never meant for things to turn out like this, but I'm being honest and direct
Through hell send me down the river and let the tides wash this away
I'm willing to face the challenges ahead and let the natural course of events wash away the pain
They say good luck when it's raining on my wedding day
They say that even in the midst of difficult situations, good things can happen
I need closure
I need to find a sense of resolution in this situation
I still need you just next to me
Despite everything that's happened, I still feel a strong connection to you
Frozen in fear but I'm going back to reality
I've been afraid to face the truth, but I'm ready to confront it and move on
Hold you in my arms and melt into my one
When we're together, we become one and nothing else matters
I never promised it was easy I promised it could be done
I never said it would be simple, but I promised that we could overcome these challenges
Never let the light get to Dim when you swimming in the deep end
Don't lose hope when you're facing difficult situations, keep pushing forward
Just kick and take a breath and there you find me again
When things get tough, take a moment to catch your breath and you'll find your way back to me
Sometimes holding on will kill you
Sometimes clinging to something can be harmful to your well-being
Maybe you should start letting go
Perhaps it's time to release your grip and move on
Sometimes holding on will kill you
Sometimes clinging to something can be harmful to your well-being
Maybe you should start letting me go
Perhaps it's time to let me go and move on
Never let the light get to Dim when you swimming in the deep end
Don't let yourself get too discouraged when you're struggling, keep fighting
Just kick and take a breath and there you find me again
When you're feeling lost, take a moment to regroup and you'll find your way back to me
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jimmy Anderson
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