Rolling in the Deep
Kelly Cossee Lyrics

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There's a fire starting in my heart.
Reaching a fever pitch and bringing me out the dark
Finally, I can see you crystal clear.
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare.

See how I leave, with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do.

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... (you're gonna wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)

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, as mine sure won't be shared.

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... (you're gonna wish you)... inside of your hand (Never had met me)
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)

(You're gonna wish you... Never had met me)
We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall... Rolling in the deep)
We could have had it all (you're gonna wish you... never had met me)
It all (Tears are gonna fall)
It all
It all (Rolling in the deep)

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... (you're gonna wish you)... of your hand (Never had met me)
And you played it
You played it

You played it
You played it to the beat.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rolling In The Deep" by Kelly Cossee speak to the experience of a love turned sour. The first verse sets the stage for the anger and resentment that has built up inside of the singer. The fire starting in her heart represents the fierce emotions that she is feeling, and the fever pitch that she is reaching symbolizes how close she is to boiling over with anger. When the singer talks about seeing the other person "crystal clear," she is saying that she has finally come to terms with the truth of the situation. This person has betrayed her and she is no longer willing to put up with it. When the singer says "Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare," she is issuing a warning to the other person. She is prepared to expose all of their secrets and faults if they continue to betray her.

The second verse takes on a more ominous tone. The singer may not have a story to tell in the conventional sense, but she has heard all about the other person's misdeeds. She plans to make that person pay for what they have done, and she will revel in their despair as they realize the magnitude of their mistake. The repeated refrain of "We could have had it all" speaks to the deep regret that the singer feels. She knows that things could have been different, and she mourns what might have been. The fact that she is telling the other person that they will "wish they never met me" speaks to the depth of her anger and the intensity of her desire for revenge.

Overall, "Rolling In The Deep" is a powerful statement about the pain of betrayal and the destructive power of anger. The lyrics are cleverly written, using metaphors and imagery to convey complex emotions. The song is a reminder that, while love can be beautiful and enriching, it can also be a source of great pain and sorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a fire starting in my heart.
I am feeling an intense burn of anger towards you.

Reaching a fever pitch and bringing me out the dark
My anger towards you is becoming overwhelming and consuming me.

Finally, I can see you crystal clear.
Your true colors and intentions towards me have been revealed.

Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare.
If you betray me, I will make sure everyone knows the truth about you.

See how I leave, with every piece of you
I am taking everything that belongs to you as I leave.

Don't underestimate the things that I will do.
Do not underestimate the revenge that I am capable of.

The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
The emotional pain that I feel because of your love is suffocating 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)
We had the potential for a great relationship, and now you will regret ever crossing paths with me.

You had my heart... (you're gonna wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
You had control over my heart, but if you never met me, you would not have to deal with the consequences.

And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)
You manipulated me and caused me pain, and now I am suffering from the consequences of your actions.

Baby I have no story to be told,
There is nothing significant about me.

But I've heard one of you and I'm gonna make your head burn.
I have heard unpleasant things about you, and now I am going to make sure you suffer.

Think of me in the depths of your despair.
When you are at your lowest point, I want you to remember me and the pain that you caused.

Making a home down there, as mine sure won't be shared.
I will take pleasure in watching you suffer, while I will not be sharing your misery.

(You're gonna wish you... Never had met me)
You will regret ever meeting me.

We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall... Rolling in the deep)
We could have had a great relationship, but now tears will fall because of the pain you caused.

It all

It all (Rolling in the deep)
Everything has led to this moment of intense pain and suffering.

We could have had it all (you're gonna wish you, never had met me)
We could have had everything, but you will regret ever meeting me.

Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall rolling in the deep)
Suffering and pain will persist in this situation.

You had my heart inside... (you're gonna wish you)... of your hand (Never had met me)
You had control over my heart, but if you never met me, you would not be in this situation.

And you played it

You played it

You played it to the beat.
You manipulated me and caused me pain, and now I am suffering from the consequences of your actions.

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