Turning Tables Lyrics

Lyric discussion by BetsyJane 

Cover art for Turning Tables lyrics by Adele

The first time I heard this song, it spoke volumes to me. I feel like it was written for me. I feel very strongly that this is about a psychologically abusive relationship. Close enough to start a war, all that I have is on the floor. The tension is high, she has reached her breaking point and has given all that she has and has nothing left. God only knows what we are fighting for, all that I say, you always say more. Things have gotten so complicated and messy, it's impossible to pinpoint what all the fighting is about, but it doesn't matter what she says, he always has to one up her, he's always right. He controls her, she can no longer breathe under his control and she can't deal with the volatility, his constant flip flopping of emotions, his turning the tables on her to make it her fault. She has left him, and has made sure he cannot get close enough to hurt her, but as messed up as he was with her, he's even more lost without her, but she won't rescue him, because as soon as she does, he will only desert her emotionally, he will give her nothing. She no longer has the love to give that he THINKS that he gave her. He is delusional, cannot see how awful he really is, he is a sociopath or narcissist. She is haunted every time she see's him, but when she does, he's only a ghost of what he once was. She went through hell to get away from him, lost friends, family,almost everything, but no matter what, she will not let him knock her down. She has learned from her mistakes and vows that next time she sees the warning signs, she will be strong and stand on her own two feet, saving herself from ending up in the same situation again. This is my life....

This was my life as well but I left him and even after I broke up with him he was obbsesive and stalking and wouldn't leave. It took many months for him to just leave me alone and it was hard bcuz we had 2 kids together. But now we are both out of state living in different states and he doesn't know where I am. So now my life is much better and it seems what my life once was, was like an old faded memory and when we look back, we look back to learn and not...

@ettamorena Thank you. Yes, he was crazy and stalked me afterwards as well. I had to get a no contact order. It's been three years since he has been forbidden to contact me. We have a child together too, with whom he is not allowed any contact. I still harbor some fear and insecurities in regards to relationships, but I know I am stronger from all that I went through and one day, I will meet someone who will treat me the way I deserve.