This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I will leave my heart at the door
I won't say a word
They've all been said before, you know
So why don't we just play pretend?
Like we're not scared of what's coming next
Or scared of having nothing left
Look, don't get me wrong
I know there is no tomorrow
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
'Cause what if I never love again?
I don't need your honesty
It's already in your eyes
And I'm sure my eyes, they speak for me
No one knows me like you do
And since you're the only one that matters
Tell me who do I run to?
Look, don't get me wrong
I know there is no tomorrow
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
'Cause what if I never love again?
Let this be our lesson in love
Let this be the way we remember us
I don't wanna be cruel or vicious
And I ain't asking for forgiveness
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
'Cause what if I never love again?
I won't say a word
They've all been said before, you know
So why don't we just play pretend?
Like we're not scared of what's coming next
Or scared of having nothing left
Look, don't get me wrong
I know there is no tomorrow
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
'Cause what if I never love again?
I don't need your honesty
It's already in your eyes
And I'm sure my eyes, they speak for me
No one knows me like you do
And since you're the only one that matters
Tell me who do I run to?
Look, don't get me wrong
I know there is no tomorrow
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
'Cause what if I never love again?
Let this be our lesson in love
Let this be the way we remember us
I don't wanna be cruel or vicious
And I ain't asking for forgiveness
All I ask is
If this is my last night with you
Hold me like I'm more than just a friend
Give me a memory I can use
Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do
It matters how this ends
'Cause what if I never love again?
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the best song in 25, IMO. this song is about two lovers who are still in love but cannot be with each other anymore. most probably, they're secret lovers. the lyrics is about their last night together.
Adele's voice is amazing in this song. with the key change and her new voice range, i hope this would be one of her single out of 25. this would be a new classic.
This is is so amazing!! It's so sad! Unfortunately I'm going through this myself.. I don't believe that they're secret lovers. I think that they've had many fights already! And the same thing keeps getting repeated! She can't tell anyone else about their problems (you're the only one that matters, who do I run to?) meaning' they are a couple and that's her best friend (partner in life) but if he's the problem. Who else is she suppose to talk to about it' ?there isn't no more to talk about! This is the end' they're gonna make it a good night! Because what if she doesn't love again!
TO ME THIS SONG MEANS IF U DON'T GET THAT CHANCE TO SAY GOODBYE KUST GIVE ME ONE NIGHT TO REMEMBER..... AS IT IS WHAT MY FRIEND IS GOIN THRU...... IN LOVE WITH A GAY MAN AS HE IS IN LOVE WITH HER.... BUT THEY CAN NEVER BE AS ONE SINCE HE DOES HAVE SOMEONE AND SHE LOST HER SIGNIFICANT OTHER FIVE YEARS AGO WHEN SHE MET THIS MAN WHOM LIVES IN ENGLAND NOW... IF SHE COULD ASK HIM GIVE HER A MEMORY TO JUST BE WITH HIM THAT IS WHAT I THINK THIS SONG IS ABOUT? TWO LOVERS IN LOVE NOONE WILL ACCEPT BUT EACH OTHER?... SAD SONG..
@heavensent1366 thanks for sharing ... maybe refrain from shouting next time (little easier to read if spoken quietly) :)
@SOKORNY.... POINT TAKEN.?
I went through this last year with an amazing guy. We both completed each other, he loved me, I loved him, his family had already accepted me, but my family wouldnt because we have different religion. So after pushing and pulling the relationship for a long time, we finally agreed that we better end it. He came to my house at midnight, I sneaked out and went into his car. When i saw him, his eyes were already swollen and so were mine. His lips tried to say something but he could not, and he looked completely lost. I hugged him right away, and he hugged me back so tight. We cried our heats out under the moonlight. No words were spoken but we both knew what was happening. We were done.
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@DarthDeionBB8 what about this song do you think is so great?? What about the meaning behind the song??
LOVE ALL ADELE SONGS!!
@heavensent1366 what particularly about this song do you love?? What about the meaning behind the song??
This is an ending story of ex lovers. They both know in reality that they can't fix what is already broken. If they tried to, it will hurt them more.The guy/lady asking for one more good memory as what they did, before they will go separate ways.
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Describes two people who simply love each but cannot be together anymore so they have sex and never see each other again.
Going through this myself right now. I want just one more night to remember with my soulmate, in case we can't see each other again. 😭😭💔💔
@hippychick67 hope you get your wish.