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Someone Like You Lyrics

by Adele

Lyricist: Adele

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Someone Like You Lyrics

I heard that you're settled down That you found a girl and you're married now I heard that your dreams came true Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you Old friend, why are you so shy? Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me, it isn't over Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you, too Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead You know how the time flies Only yesterday was the time of our lives We were born and raised in a summer haze Bound by the surprise of our glory days I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me, it isn't over Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you, too Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah Nothing compares, no worries or cares Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste? Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you, too Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Meaning of Someone Like You

“Someone Like You” is a devastatingly honest exploration of lingering heartbreak and the struggle to move on, delivered with Adele’s signature raw vocal power. The core theme revolves around accepting a former lover's happiness while simultaneously battling an unyielding desire for what could have been. Through poignant observations – hearing about her ex’s marriage, his fulfilled dreams – the narrator reveals a deep-seated need for validation and a refusal to fully let go. It’s not simply jealousy; it’s a heartbreaking recognition of a shared past filled with “summer haze” and youthful glory, a time that feels impossibly distant yet stubbornly present in her memory. The repeated refrain, "Never mind, I'll find someone like you," is both a defiant assertion of self-sufficiency and a melancholic acknowledgement of the profound impact this person had on her life. Adele masterfully captures the bittersweet duality of the situation – wishing genuine happiness for her ex while simultaneously grappling with the sharp sting of regret and unfulfilled longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a ghost she can’t escape, clinging to the hope that perhaps, just perhaps, he remembers her too. The song isn't about bitterness or anger; it’s fundamentally about vulnerability and the messy, complicated process of accepting loss. Ultimately, "Someone Like You" transcends a simple breakup narrative, becoming a universal anthem for anyone who has loved deeply and faced the painful reality of moving on, acknowledging that some connections leave an indelible mark, even as they fade into memory.

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