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"Rolling in the Deep" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, 21. It is the lead single and opening track on the album. The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The singer herself describes it as a "dark blues-y gospel disco tune". The largest crossover hit in the United States from the past 25 years, "Rolling in the Deep" gained radio airplay from many different radio formats. It was first released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single from 21 in digital download format. The lyrics describe the emotions of a scorned lover. "Rolling in the Deep" was highly acclaimed by music critics and represented a commercial breakthrough for Adele, propelling her to international success. The song reached number one in 11 countries and the top five in many more regions. It was Adele's first number-one song in the United States, reaching the top spot on many Billboard charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 where it was number one for seven weeks. By February 2012, "Rolling in the Deep" had sold over 8.7 million copies in the United States, making it the best-selling digital song by a female artist in the US, the second-best-selling digital song in the US and Adele's best-selling single outside her native country, topping her previous best-selling "Chasing Pavements". Worldwide, it was the fifth-best-selling digital single of 2011 with sales of 8.2 million copies. As of 2018, "Rolling in the Deep" has sold over 20.6 million copies worldwide, making it the one of the best-selling digital singles of all-time. The song spent 65 weeks on the chart, making the song at that time the fourth-most weeks spent on the chart, tying the place with Jewel with her double single "Foolish Games"/"You Were Meant for Me".more »

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There's a fire starting in my heartReaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the darkFinally I can see you crystal clearGo 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bareSee how I leave with every piece of youDon't underestimate the things that I will doThere's a fire starting in my heartReaching a fever pitch and its bringing me out the darkThe scars of your love remind me of usThey keep me thinking that we almost had it allThe scars of your love they leave me breathless, I can't help feelingWe 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 toldBut I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burnThink of me in the depths of your despairMaking a home down there 'cause mine sure won't be sharedThe 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 feelingWe 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 allRolling in the deepYou had my heart inside your handBut you played it with a beatingThrow your soul through every open doorCount your blessings to find what you look forTurned my sorrow into treasured goldYou 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 allWe 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 itTo the beat

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Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988), better known simply as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Adele was offered a recording contract from XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace in 2006. The next year she received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award and won the BBC Sound of 2008. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 to much commercial and critical success. It certified four times platinum in the UK, and double platinum in the US. Her career in the US was boosted by a Saturday Night Live appearance in late 2008. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele received the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. more »

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Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Paul Richard Epworth

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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6 facts about this song

Song Composition

1. "Rolling in the Deep" is a dark bluesy gospel disco tune, the largest crossover hit in the United States from the past 25 years.2. The song was co-written by Adele and Paul Epworth who also served as the producer. They started on the track in a London studio when Adele was going through a difficult break-up.3. The song was inspired by a Nashville-sounding blues song and it ended up being influenced by various blues genres.

Lyrics

4. "Rolling in the Deep" is about a scorned lover. The bitter lyrics speak about a past lover who underestimated her.5. The lyrics "The scars of your love remind me of us / They keep me thinking that we almost had it all" reflect Adele's personal experiences.

Album Performance

6. The song served as the lead single from Adele’s critically acclaimed studio album, 21, which was released in 2011. 7. Adele’s album 21 received a Diamond certificate by RIAA for selling over 14 million copies in the U.S. alone.

Chart Rankings and Sales

8. "Rolling in the Deep" reached number one in 11 countries and the top five in several more regions. 9. It was Adele's first number-one song in the United States, reaching the top spot on many Billboard charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 where it was number one for seven weeks.10. As of 2012, "Rolling in the Deep" has sold over 8.6 million copies in the United States, making it the best-selling digital song by a female artist in the U.S.

Award Recognition

11. The song won three Grammy Awards at the 54th Annual Grammys including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Short Form Music Video.12. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.13. In 2012, the song was named Song of the Year in the UK Music Awards.

Impact

14. According to the BBC, "Rolling in the Deep" connected with many people and its raw emotion resonated with listeners around the world.15. The song has been covered by numerous artists in different styles but Adele’s passionate delivery still remains unparalleled.

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