Listen "Adele ‘Someone Like You'"
Episode Synopsis
Adele's hit song "Someone Like You" is a heart-wrenching ballad that has become a staple of breakup playlists around the world. But what inspired this emotional masterpiece?
The story begins in 2008, when a young Adele is in a relationship with a British photographer who is ten years her senior. She believes he is the love of her life, but their relationship eventually fizzles out and they go their separate ways.
Devastated by the breakup, Adele turns to alcohol and writing as a coping mechanism. It's during this time that she pens the raw and emotional lyrics to "Someone Like You." But her heartbreak doesn't end there.
Just weeks after their breakup, Adele learns that her ex is engaged, crushing any hope she may have had for reconciliation. The pain of this news only fuels her songwriting, and "Someone Like You" becomes a cathartic outlet for her emotions.
Join us on this episode as we dive into the heartbreak and vulnerability that inspired Adele's iconic song, and discover how it became a timeless anthem for anyone who has loved and lost.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
The story begins in 2008, when a young Adele is in a relationship with a British photographer who is ten years her senior. She believes he is the love of her life, but their relationship eventually fizzles out and they go their separate ways.
Devastated by the breakup, Adele turns to alcohol and writing as a coping mechanism. It's during this time that she pens the raw and emotional lyrics to "Someone Like You." But her heartbreak doesn't end there.
Just weeks after their breakup, Adele learns that her ex is engaged, crushing any hope she may have had for reconciliation. The pain of this news only fuels her songwriting, and "Someone Like You" becomes a cathartic outlet for her emotions.
Join us on this episode as we dive into the heartbreak and vulnerability that inspired Adele's iconic song, and discover how it became a timeless anthem for anyone who has loved and lost.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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