Music Video
Set Fire To The Rain
Adele Lyrics
Background and Context
"Set Fire to the Rain" is a powerful ballad by Adele, featured on her critically acclaomed album "21." Released in 2011, the song captures a tumultuous period in Adele's personal life, especially focusing on a relationship that was both passionate and painful. Adele's style, known for its deep emotional resonance and powerful vocal delivery, shines through in this track, making it one of her most memorable songs. The blend of pop and soul genres, alongside Adele's emotive storytelling, forms the backdrop for this heart-wrenching narrative.
Main Message and Theme
At its core, "Set Fire to the Rain" speaks to the complexity of love and loss. Adele cinveys the intense emotions associated with holding onto someone despite knowing the relationship is harmful. The imagery of setting fire to the rain symbolizes an attempt to control the uncontrollable, highlighting the desperation and futile efforts to save a relationship doomed from the start. This theme is universal, touching on the pain of letting go and the struggle to move forward.
Meaning and Analysis
The opening lines set a scene of vulnerability and surrender, with the heart metaphorically falling into the hands of a lover. This imagery quickly shifts to disillusionment as Adele discovers the facade of her partner's promises. The repeated contrast between the initial bliss and the eventual betrayal underlines a narrative of realization and empowerment. The act of setting fire to the rain illustrates a turning point, where pain and enlightenment converge, allowing Adele to reclaim her strength amidst the ashes of her sorrow.
The chorus, with its vivid depiction of burning rain, is both a metaphor for impossible feats and a cathartic release of emotion. Watching the flames as she touches her lover's face, Adele underscores the intensity of her feelings and the pain of their parting. This moment of letting go is charged with a mix of liberation and loss, encapsulated by the song's dynamic and passionate delivery.
In the bridge, the motif of waiting by the door signifies a lingering attachment and the hope for reconciliation, despite the recognition of the relationship's end. This bittersweet acceptance of reality versus desire adds depth to the song's exploration of love's complexities.
Emotion and Musicality
"Set Fire to the Rain" is imbued with a sense of melancholy and defiance. The emotional rollercoaster Adele describes is mirrored in the song's musical arrangement—swelling orchestration and a powerful vocal performance convey the turbulence of the narrative. The song's ability to evoke strong feelings in listeners, from the first note to the last, showcases Adele's skill in connecting with her audience on a deeply personal level.
Set Fire To The Rain Lyrics
Set Fire To The Rain by Adele
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'd play, you would always win, always win,
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 laying 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,
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,
Well, It felt something died,
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time.
Sometimes I wake up by the door,
That heart you caught must be waiting for ya,
Even now when we're already over,
I can't help myself from looking for ya.
I set fire to the rain,
Watched it pour as I touch 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,
Well, it felt something died,
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, oh,
Oh, no,
Let it burn, oh,
Let it burn,
Let it burn
Popular Adele Songs
A-Z Lyrics Universe
Lyrics / song texts are property and copyright of their owners and provided for educational purposes.