Rolling in the Deep
Lea Michele & Jonathan Groff Lyrics


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There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
And it's 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

There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
And its bring 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 (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 it's 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 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
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
Pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow (you're gonna wish you never had met me)

Yeah, 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, it all it all (tears are gonna fall)
Aye, we could have had it all (rolling in the deep)
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)
And you played it (tears are gonna fall)
To the beat (rolling in the deep)
You 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 your hand (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played
And you played




And you played
And you played it to the beat

Overall Meaning

In "Rolling in the Deep," Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff convey powerful emotions through their interpretation of Adele's hit song. The first verse of the song builds up to the chorus by describing a fire that is starting in the singer's heart, escalating to a fever pitch and bringing her out of the dark. The chorus is a confrontation of sorts, where the singer expresses her newfound clarity and tells her former lover to go ahead and sell her out because she's not afraid of what they might share. The song's bridge highlights the intensity of the singer's feelings, stating that the scars of her love remind her of what could have been and leaving her breathless with longing.


Throughout the song, the use of metaphors and imagery help to emphasize the strength of the singer's emotions. By describing the scars of her love, the singer gives a sense of the impact that her relationship had on her. The description of the fire starting in her heart and reaching a fever pitch represents the intensity of her feelings and the idea that she's about to explode with emotion. By using these powerful statements, the singer conveys her conviction and determination not to be taken advantage of again.


Overall, "Rolling in the Deep" is a song about overcoming heartbreak and standing up for oneself. With its soulful vocals and passionate lyrics, it's a powerful anthem that resonates with anyone who has ever been hurt by love.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a fire starting in my heart
I'm feeling passionate about something and I'm ready to take action.


Reaching a fever pitch
I'm so fired up that my emotions have reached a boiling point.


And it's bringing me out the dark
This strong emotion is helping me see things clearly, even in difficult situations.


Finally, I can see you crystal clear
I've gained a new perspective on a person or situation that was once unclear to me.


Go ahead and sell me out
You can betray me if you want, but I'm not backing down.


And I'll lay your ship bare
I'll expose your secrets and vulnerabilities.


See how I leave with every piece of you
When I'm done with you, there will be nothing left to take or use against me.


Don't underestimate the things that I will do
I'm not to be trifled with and I will take drastic measures to protect myself and my interests.


The scars of your love remind me of us
The signs of the harm you've caused me are a constant reminder of our past relationship.


They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
Despite the scars, I can't help but remember the good times we shared and how close we came to having a happy ending.


The scars of your love they leave me breathless
Thinking about the pain you've caused me leaves me feeling overwhelmed and helpless.


I can't help feeling
My emotions are powerful and difficult to ignore.


We could have had it all (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
Our relationship had the potential to be everything I wanted, and you're going to regret losing it.


Rolling in the deep (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
My emotions are so strong that they feel like they're swallowing me up, and I can't control the tears that come with them.


You had my heart inside of your hand (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
I gave you my love and trust, and you're going to regret misusing it.


And you played it (tears are gonna fall)
You took advantage of my love and betrayed my trust, and it's causing me a lot of pain.


To the beat (rolling in the deep)
My emotions are so powerful that they feel like they have a rhythm or beat of their own.


Baby I have no story to be told
I don't have a dramatic past or personality, but that doesn't mean I'm not capable of strong emotions.


But I've heard one of you
I know about the hurtful things you've said or done to others, and I won't let myself become your next victim.


And it's gonna make your head burn
I'll make you confront the pain you've caused others, and it will cause you discomfort and regret.


Think of me in the depths of your despair
When you're feeling your lowest or most vulnerable, remember that I'm the one you've hurt and take responsibility for your actions.


Making a home down there
Your bad decisions have hurt me deeply, and I'm taking up residence in my own pain until you make things right.


As mine sure won't be shared
No one else will understand the depth of my pain or my journey to healing as well as I do.


Throw your soul through every open door
Take every opportunity that comes your way, even if it's scary or uncertain.


Count your blessings to find what you look for
Focus on the good things in your life rather than the mistakes you've made or the people you've hurt.


Turned my sorrow into treasured gold
Despite the pain and hardship I've been through, I've transformed it into something valuable and positive.


Pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow (you're gonna wish you never had met me)
You'll get what you deserve for the pain and harm you've caused me, and you'll regret ever crossing me.


Yeah, we could have had it all (tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We were so close to a happy ending, but your mistakes ruined everything and caused me a lot of pain.


It all, it all it all (tears are gonna fall)
Everything we could have had is lost, and the pain of that loss is causing me to cry.


Aye, we could have had it all (rolling in the deep)
We missed out on so much potential happiness because of your mistakes.


And you played (tears are gonna fall)
Your actions caused me pain and heartbreak, and that pain is coming back to haunt me.


And you played it to the beat (rolling in the deep)
Your betrayal had a rhythm or pattern to it, and it's left me reeling emotionally.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Paul Richard Epworth

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"Rolling In The Deep"
(feat. Jonathan Groff)

[Rachel]
There's a fire startin' in my heart
Reachin' a fever pitch and it's bringin' me out the dark
[Jesse]
Finally, I can see you crystal clear
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship 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
Reachin' a fever pitch and it's bringin' me out the dark

The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinkin' that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feelin'...

[Jesse & Rachel]
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)

[Rachel]
Baby, I have no story to be told
But I heard one on you and it's gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Makin' a home down there as mine sure won't be shared

[Jesse]
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinkin' that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feelin'...

[Jesse & Rachel]
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 hands (You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it with a beatin'

[Jesse]
Throw your soul through every open door
[Rachel]
Count your blessings to find what you look for
[Jesse]
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold
[Rachel]
You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you've sown

[Jesse & Rachel]
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Yeah, 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)
Yeah, it all, it all, 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)
Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hands (You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You 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 hands (You're gonna wish you never had met me)

And you played and you played and you played
And you played it to the beat



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@shumpyfoxes1692

I just love how the others on strange were like: "oh shit this dude needs some back up singers guys lez harmonize"

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@TeeMonique803

I would love for this to happen in a Walmart with myself 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂...Harmony in the background pleez

@julianrivera4066

For real. Im pretty sure everyone has that moment where their like who would sing with me if i start singing in public

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