Song review: rolling in the deep.

"There's a fire starting in my heart,Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark."

Adele, the 22 year old English crooner released the song Rolling in the Deep of her sophomore album 21.
She is already an established name in the United Kingdom and Europe scoring multiple hits. Her success in America is variable, with Chasing Pavements being the other single that gained massive success. However, this did not hinder Adele from composing this hit. Eventually, it stormed to America like the 'English wave', managing to peak at #6 in the Billboard charts. Adele's album 21, is now the #1 album in the United States.

This will be my first review of a song. So, please bear with me.

Lamenting over a rocky relationship, Adele poured her heart and soul over this powerful song. It is a fresh take on dealing with heart breaks as it differs from the pop interpretation of Avril Lavigne, the emo acoustics of Secondhand Serenade, and even rock with My Chemical Romance.

Her songwriting on Rolling in the Deep completely drowns out the current songs in the Billboard charts which focus only on catchy tunes but totally debunking on lyrics that make people think. Think 'S&M' and 'E.T'.

The song began with a guitar piece that introduces the upcoming  vocals. Halfway to the chorus, drumbeats start to play with its thumping sound that makes you want to stomp your feet. Adele explodes in the chorus with her high notes which is completely tolerable without any sharp notes.

In this particular song, Adele made us know that she is clearly in distraught.

"The scars of your love remind me of us,
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all,"

To the chorus. She begins with the words "We could have it all". You can feel as a listener that she makes the guy regrets for ever leaving this fine lady. However, without her lover, then we would never hear how Adele's take on a relationship that is rolling in the deep.

Adele's powerful voice  also helps Rolling in the Deep gain worldwide success. It is rich, full, and earthy which is uncommon nowadays as some artists use auto-tune.

The music video of Rolling in the Deep is basked on sepia tones. It is simple yet deep with many symbolisms that are scattered all over the video. Adele is in a messed-up room, sitting down on a chair belting out her sorrow. The best part of the video is the scene wherein hundreds of filled glasses where scattered all over the floor and as soon as the drums drop the beat, the water started to ripple out.

Overall, I give Rolling in the deep by Adele five out of five.


-OtakuTourist