For those of you that know me personally you will know that I blinking love Adele, especially 'Someone Like You' (Oh, and 'Set Fire To The Rain', and 'Hometown Glory'. Oh, but don't forget 'Don't You Remember'...well, the list could go on and I really think you get the jist). I swear I could listen to it each and everyday and not once get bored of it. Whether my flatmate would agree with me is an entirely different matter. But then again, he can listen to the soundtrack of Oliver! more than anyone I have ever meet (and Sister is a dance teacher) so his comments are nul in void. Ha!
As with most things in life, after our initial infatuation we soon move our attentions on to some new shiny toy. However, after finding this new live version of Someone Like You recorded, it states, Live In Her Home my infatuation was immediately rekindled. I suspect this love was never too far away, to be honest. I love the wee intro where you can clearly see Adele wearing her heart on her sleeve and telling the world (let's face it, when it comes to Adele at the moment, most of the world are indeed watching) of her heartbreak. I am forever writing my emotions down in the form of a letter, text or email and rarely muster enough courage to send them, so to see someone write their raw emotions down into a song for all to see is phenomenally brave.
I think the beauty of this song is that we all have a love, crush, etc with that one someone who got away, as the cliche goes (will someone please inform me how to get that damn accent over the 'e' on that word...or possibly note to self, stop using the word 'cliche'). And listening to, and singing (bleating out with all my might), 'Someone Like You' is easily one of the most effective ways of telling that one person, that is still at the back of your thoughts, how you really feel. And this without actually having to have that heartbreaking conversation where you slowly realise that you are the only party that is still in love. It's a win win.
I, of course, have someone who I can imagine, just as Adele mentions in the intro, one day seeking out at the age of 40, if not sooner, meeting him and his beautiful (and 'just lovely' I suspect - cow!) wife and his wonderful children while I'm still on my own. Apart from my shed load of cats, of course. Or worse; still living with my current flatmate. I believe this may just be my new 'Oh God, I'm going to die alone and be eaten by wolves before anyone realises' fantasy (Oh, come on, you have all had that one! Surely?). Somehow I feel this fantasy is slightly healthier. And at least I get to sing along to a beautiful song whenever it enters my head.
So I encourage you all now to find a song, even if it isn't this one, to sing along to at times when frankly, the whole world seems set against you and sing out until it makes you cry. Having a massive cry and outlet can make everything magically seem better. Well sometimes. And if you need some empowerment afterwards I can recommend, sticking with the Adele theme of this post, 'Set Fire To The Rain' or even 'Rolling In The Deep'. They're great for the soul as well as fabulous 'I'm-gonna-be-fine-without-you' songs. I'm starting to see why my friends think I'm a tad dramatic at times...
...Oh well, nevermind, I'll find someone like yoooooouuuuu!
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