Rolling In The Deep (Single) album cover

Adele – Rolling In The Deep (Single) Lyrics

Rock

(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

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'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 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 as mine sure won't be shared

(You're gonna wish you) the scars of your love remind me of us (never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall) they keep me thinking that we almost had it all (rolling in the deep)
(You're gonna wish you) the scars of your love, they leave me breathless (never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall) I can't help feeling (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 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 have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hands
But you played it with a beating (ready?)

Throw your soul through every open door
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold
You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you've sown (thank you)
Gonna do a little bit of sing along, put the lights on
I'm gonna sing and then it goes then you

(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(You're gonna wish you, say what, never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
Your turn
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
It all, it all, it all

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)
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)

But you played it
You played it
You played it
You played it to the beat
Thank you
Thank you, that was amazing
That might be the best sing along we have had, thank you

About This Song

"Rolling In The Deep" is a fierce anthem of betrayal and empowerment that transforms heartbreak into righteous fury. The song chronicles the aftermath of a devastating romantic betrayal, where Adele discovers her partner's deception and channels her pain into a declaration of strength and retribution. The central metaphor of "rolling in the deep" suggests being overwhelmed by profound emotions-both the depths of love that once existed and the abyss of betrayal that followed. Lyrically, the song moves from vulnerability ("the scars of your love") to empowerment ("there's a fire starting in my heart"), as the narrator emerges from darkness with crystal-clear vision of her partner's true nature. The production masterfully blends gospel-influenced vocals with driving rock elements, featuring hand claps, a pounding beat, and dramatic string arrangements that build to an explosive chorus. Adele's powerhouse vocals convey both raw pain and fierce determination, making the song feel like both a lament and a battle cry. The track's universal themes of betrayal, self-discovery, and finding strength in adversity resonated globally because it captured the cathartic moment when heartbreak transforms into empowerment. Its crossover appeal-combining pop accessibility with rock intensity and soul authenticity-made it a defining song of the 2010s and established Adele as a generational talent.

Comments (8)

  • eternalkiss
    idk what this song means i havn't really listened to the lyrics yet i just know its a good song i like this song so now that i have said that im going to go learn what the lyrics mean
  • Anonymous
    This is such a remarkable song! You can clearly hear the talent spewing from Adele's mouth. It's a shame that such raw talent gets pushed aside for no talent booty shakers. Adele is my new fave singer.
  • DeJoni Brown
    Throw your soul through every open door,Count your blessings for what you look for.Turned my sorrow into treasured gold.You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow!
  • Angie McCrady
    The song is so awsome I love it.
  • Jennifer Anisa Oliver
    awsome
  • Tina Osborne
    I love her!!! She is the best!!!
  • Maria Roca
    OMG the first ime I heard this song I couldn't help but to admire Adele's voice, AMAZING!
  • Esperanza Solorio
    Yes the song is great even my daughter loves it. The whole album is pretty good.