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Adele

Adele. Grace & Jenn. Biography. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins May 5, 1988 North London, England BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology 4 months after graduation, signed to a record deal 19: her first album 21: sold 352 000 copies in the first week

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Adele

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  1. Adele Grace & Jenn

  2. Biography • Adele Laurie Blue Adkins • May 5, 1988 • North London, England • BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology • 4 months after graduation, signed to a record deal • 19: her first album • 21: sold 352 000 copies in the first week • Broke the solo female artist record • 7 Grammies, an academy award, a Golden Globe award

  3. Set fire to the rain • When I lay with you • I could stay there • Close my eyes • Feel you here forever • You and me together • Nothing gets better • Cause there's a side to you • That I never knew, never knew, • All the things you'd say, • They were never true, never true, • And the games you'd play • You would always win, always win. • [Chorus:] • But I set fire to the rain, • Watched it pour as I touched your face, • Well, it burned while I cried • 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name! • I set fire to the rain • And I threw us into the flames • When it fell, something died • 'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time! • I let it fall, my heart, • And as it fell you rose to claim it • It was dark and I was over • Until you kissed my lips and you saved me • My hands, they're strong • But my knees were far too weak, • To stand in your arms • Without falling to your feet • But there's a side to you • That I never knew, never knew. • All the things you'd say • They were never true, never true, • And the games you play • You would always win, always win. • Chorus:] • But I set fire to the rain, • Watched it pour as I touched your face, • Well, it burned while I cried • 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name! • When I lay with you • I could stay there • Close my eyes • Feel you here forever • You and me together • Nothing gets better

  4. Sometimes I wake up by the door, • That heart you caught must be waiting for you • Even now when we're already over • I can't help myself from looking for you. • [Chorus:] • I set fire to the rain, • Watched it pour as I touched your face, • Well, it burned while I cried • 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name • I set fire to the rain, • And I threw us into the flames • When it fell, something died • 'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, ohhhh! • Oh noooo • Let it burn, oh • Let it burn • Let it burn

  5. Rumor has it • Owwwwh[repeats]She, she ain't real,She ain'tgonna be able to love you like I will,She is a stranger,You and I have history,Or don't you remember?Sure, she's got it all,But, baby, is that really what you want?Bless your soul, you've got your head in the clouds,She made a fool out of you,And, boy, she's bringing you down,She made your heart melt,But you're cold to the core,Now rumour has it she ain't got your love anymore,Rumour has it (rumour) [x8]She is half your age,But I'm guessing that's the reason that you've stayed,I heard you've been missing me,You've been telling people things you shouldn't be,Like when we creep out when she ain't around,Haven't you heard the rumours? (Bless your soul!...) Bless your soul, you've got your head in the clouds,You made a fool out of me,And, boy, I'm bringing me down,You made my heart melt, yet I'm cold to the core,But rumour has it I'm the one you're leaving her for,Rumour has it (rumour) [x8]All of these words whispered in my ear,Tell a story that I cannot bear to hear,Just 'cause I said it, it don't mean that I meant it,People say crazy things,Just 'cause I said it, don't mean that I meant it,Just 'cause you heard it,Rumour has it (rumour) [x14]But rumour has it he's the one I'm leaving you for.

  6. skyfall Skyfall is where we startA thousand miles and poles apartWhere worlds collide and days are darkYou may have my number, you can take my nameBut you'll never have my heartLet the sky fall (let the sky fall)When it crumbles (when it crumbles)We will stand tall (we will stand tall)Face it all togetherLet the sky fall (let the sky fall)When it crumbles (when it crumbles)We will stand tall (we will stand tall)Face it all togetherAt skyfall[2x:](Let the sky fallWhen it crumblesWe will stand tall) This is the endHold your breath and count to tenFeel the earth move and thenHear my heart burst againFor this is the endI've drowned and dreamt this momentSo overdue I owe themSwept away, I'm stolenLet the sky fallWhen it crumblesWe will stand tallFace it all togetherLet the sky fallWhen it crumblesWe will stand tallFace it all togetherAt skyfallThat skyfall

  7. Where you go I goWhat you see I seeI know I'd never be meWithout the securityOf your loving armsKeeping me from harmPut your hand in my handAnd we'll standLet the sky fall (let the sky fall)When it crumbles (when it crumbles)We will stand tall (we will stand tall)Face it all togetherLet the sky fall (let the sky fall)When it crumbles (when it crumbles)We will stand tall (we will stand tall)Face it all togetherAt skyfallLet the sky fallWe will stand tallAt skyfallOh

  8. Don’t you remember • But I know I have a fickle heart and a bitterness, • And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head, • But don't you remember? • Don't you remember? • The reason you loved me before, • Baby, please remember me once more, • Gave you the space so you could breathe, • I kept my distance so you would be free, • And hoped that you'd find the missing piece, • To bring you back to me, • Why don't you remember? • Don't you remember? • The reason you loved me before, • Baby, please remember me once more, • When will I see you again? • When will I see you again? • You left with no goodbye, • Not a single word was said, • No final kiss to seal any sins, • I had no idea of the state we were in, • I know I have a fickle heart and a bitterness, • And a wandering eye, and heaviness in my head, • But don't you remember? • Don't you remember? • The reason you loved me before, • Baby, please remember me once more, • When was the last time you thought of me? • Or have you completely erased me from your memory? • I often think about where I went wrong, • The more I do, the less I know,

  9. SOMEONE LIKE YOU • 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'd 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." • 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"

  10. Nothing compares • No worries or cares • Regrets and mistakes • They are 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 too • 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."

  11. Turning tables So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me, No, I won't rescue you to just desert me I can't give you the heart you think you gave me It's time to say goodbye to turning tables Turning tables Next time I'll be braverI'll be my own saviorWhen the thunder calls for meNext time I'll be braverI'll be my own saviorStanding on my own two feetI won't let you close enough to hurt me,No, I won't rescue you to just desert meI can't give you the heart you think you gave meIt's time to say goodbye to turning tablesTo turning tablesTurning tables, yeahTurning, oh • Close enough to start a war • All that I have is on the floor • God only knows what we're fighting for • All that I say, you always say more • I can't keep up with your turning tables • Under your thumb I can't breathe • So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me • No, I won't rescue you to just desert me • I can't give you the heart you think you gave me • It's time to say goodbye to turning tables • To turning tables • Under haunted skies I see you (ooh) • Where love is lost your ghost is found • I braved a hundred storms to leave you • As hard as you try, no, I will never be knocked down, whoa • I can't keep up with your turning tables • Under your thumb I can't breathe

  12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwuLj33YyPk SOMEONE LIKE YOU • 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'd 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." • 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"

  13. Nothing compares • No worries or cares • Regrets and mistakes • They are 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 too • 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."

  14. Literary devices • Mood • Paradox • Repetition • Imagery • Apostrophe

  15. Discussion • What’s Adele’s tone in this song and how does she expose it? • Does the author reveal any irony? If so what is it?

  16. Turning tables http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EJZ7q7iee8 So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me, No, I won't rescue you to just desert me I can't give you the heart you think you gave me It's time to say goodbye to turning tables Turning tables Next time I'll be braverI'll be my own saviorWhen the thunder calls for meNext time I'll be braverI'll be my own saviorStanding on my own two feetI won't let you close enough to hurt me,No, I won't rescue you to just desert meI can't give you the heart you think you gave meIt's time to say goodbye to turning tablesTo turning tablesTurning tables, yeahTurning, oh • Close enough to start a war • All that I have is on the floor • God only knows what we're fighting for • All that I say, you always say more • I can't keep up with your turning tables • Under your thumb I can't breathe • So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me • No, I won't rescue you to just desert me • I can't give you the heart you think you gave me • It's time to say goodbye to turning tables • To turning tables • Under haunted skies I see you (ooh) • Where love is lost your ghost is found • I braved a hundred storms to leave you • As hard as you try, no, I will never be knocked down, whoa • I can't keep up with your turning tables • Under your thumb I can't breathe

  17. Literary devices • Alliteration • Personification • End rhyme • Mood • Paradox • Exaggeration • Repetition • Imagery

  18. Discussion • What do you think the phrase “turning tables” represents? • Does she use any symbols in the song? If so what are they?

  19. bibliography • http://www.biography.com/people/adele-20694679?page=2 • http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/adele/

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