Rolling in the Deep
by Adele
What is “Rolling in the Deep” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' portrays the deep betrayal and loss of a potential great love, expressing profound regret and a fierce reckoning.
So… what’s this song really about?
Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' captures the intense emotions of betrayal and wasted potential in a relationship that once seemed ripe with promise. The song spotlights the singer's realization of how much she invested emotionally and how brutally her trust and love were mishandled. Adele uses powerful metaphors like 'rolling in the deep' and vivid imagery, such as having her heart 'inside of your hand,' to articulate the depth of her pain and disillusionment. These lyrics intertwine sorrow with an undercurrent of strength, suggesting a transformation of grief into something valuable, akin to turning 'sorrow into treasured gold.' The song is as much about mourning lost possibilities as it is about personal empowerment and reclaiming one's agency after heartbreak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does 'rolling in the deep' mean in Adele's song?
In Adele's song, 'rolling in the deep' is a metaphor that refers to being deeply enmeshed in a situation, filled with intense emotion.
Q: Did 'Rolling in the Deep' win any awards?
Yes, 'Rolling in the Deep' won several awards, including a Grammy for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Lyrics to “Rolling in the Deep”
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[Pre-Chorus]
(You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love remind me of us
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) They keep me thinkin' that we almost had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) I can't help feeling
[Chorus]
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 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)
Could've had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
But you played it with a beating
[Bridge]
Throw your soul through every open door (Ooh woah, oh)
Count your blessings to find what you look for (Woah)
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (Ooh woah, oh)
You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you've sown
[Breakdown]
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
We could've had it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We could've had it all, yeah (You're gonna wish you never had met me)
It all, it all, it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
[Chorus]
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 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)
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 of 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