Rolling in the Deep
Childish Gambino feat. Adele Lyrics
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Reaching a fever pitch and 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'll 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 and it's bringing me out the dark
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 (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
Baby I have no story to be told
But I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Making a home down there 'cause mine sure won't be shared
The scars of your love remind me of us (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
The scars of your love they leave me breathless, I can't help feeling
We could have had it all (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We could've had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside your hand
But you played it with a beating
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
(You're gonna wish you never had met me) we could've had it all
We could've had it all (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
It all, it all, it all (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
We could have had it all (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We could've had it all (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside your hand (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
But you played it, you played it, you played it, you played it
To the beat
"Rolling in the Deep" is a pop-song that was written and performed by the English singer-songwriter Adele. The song is about a former lover who betrayed her, and how she is now coming back stronger than before. The line "there's a fire starting in my heart" signals the beginning of her rebirth, and how she won't be pushed around anymore. When she mentions "rolling in the deep" in the chorus, she's referring to the ocean depths, representing the overwhelming emotions she's experiencing.
The second verse continues with Adele referencing the scars from her past relationship, which remind her of the good times, but also the pain that followed. She doesn't hold back in letting her ex know that she's not going to take any more abuse saying "don't underestimate the things that I will do". In the third verse, Adele talks about how she's not the only one with dirt on the other person, and she's got a story to tell too.
This song is powerful in its simplicity. It's a song about a woman reclaiming her power after being hurt. It's a message of strength, resilience, and empowerment that can resonate with anyone who has ever been through a difficult breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire starting in my heart
Feeling intense emotions
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark
Emotions are growing stronger and becoming visible to others
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Gaining a new perspective on a situation or person
Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
If betrayed, showing the betrayer's true intentions or actions to others
See how I'll leave with every piece of you
Leaving a negative situation or person while gaining strength and knowledge
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
Warns not to underestimate their power or determination
The scars of your love remind me of us
Reminded of past love and heartbreak
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
Reflecting on missed chances or opportunities
The scars of your love they leave me breathless, I can't help feeling
Emotions are overwhelming and leave them feeling breathless
We could have had it all (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
Remorseful for missed opportunities or lost love
Rolling in the deep (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
Faced with intense emotions and heartbreak
You had my heart inside of your hand (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
Feeling betrayed by someone who had their heart in their hands
And you played it to the beat (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
Their heart was played like a musical instrument, resulting in intense emotional pain
Baby I have no story to be told
Does not have much to say about themselves or their past
But I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burn
Promises to make a revelation or take revenge on someone who has wronged them
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Hope that the person who wronged them will think of them at their lowest point
Making a home down there 'cause mine sure won't be shared
Will not share their own home or space with someone who has wronged them
Throw your soul through every open door
Encouragement to take risks and live life to the fullest
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Encouragement to focus on the positive aspects of life
Turned my sorrow into treasured gold
Gaining strength and learning from past pain or difficulties
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
Belief in karma and that actions have consequences
It all, it all, it all
Reflecting on the past and missed opportunities
But you played it, you played it, you played it, you played it
Repetition of the idea that the person wronged them
To the beat
Their heart was played like a musical instrument
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Paul Richard Epworth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheIncrediblyAverage
Coming back to this after what he’s become as an artist is a true nostalgia trip
@VictorIdrac
Coming back to Derrick Comedy videos does the same thing. It’s wild.
@travisshannon8562
@Victor Idrac I showed my little brother and his friends the Derrick comedy videos and after not watching them since high school I couldn’t even believe that shit, kinda feels like another world
@manuplier3133
And there is another project 😈. Hope human sacrifice will be released’
@brandonharig640
First tour in Detroit he built into this and the place went apeshit. I’ve never seen balconies bounce like that show - literally got nervous there’d be an incident it was that explosive
@molimaeyhising
For reallllll
@JJappleb1
shout out to the og's who were with bino from this time. look at how far this dude has grown. big ups to DG.
@patrickcoleman7121
Hell yeah. Times have changed. This song is definitely one for memory lane
@Mcorvi13
JP!!!
@Gotlyfe
They've got 6 seasons, waiting on the movie.