Hello

    Artist: Adele

    Hello, it’s me

    I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to meet

    To go over everything

    They say that time’s supposed to heal ya, but I ain’t done much healing

    Hello, can you hear me?

    I’m in California dreaming about who we used to be

    When we were younger and free

    I’ve forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet

    There’s such a difference between us

    And a million miles

    Hello from the other side

    I must’ve called a thousand times

    To tell you I’m sorry for everything that I’ve done

    But when I call you never seem to be home

    Hello from the outside

    At least I can say that I’ve tried

    To tell you I’m sorry for breaking your heart

    But it don’t matter, it clearly doesn’t tear you apart

    Anymore

    Hello, how are you?

    It’s so typical of me to talk about myself, I’m sorry

    I hope that you’re well

    Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?

    It’s no secret that the both of us

    Are running out of time

    So hello from the other side

    I must’ve called a thousand times

    To tell you I’m sorry for everything that I’ve done

    But when I call you never seem to be home

    Hello from the outside

    At least I can say that I’ve tried

    To tell you I’m sorry for breaking your heart

    But it don’t matter, it clearly doesn’t tear you apart

    Anymore ...

    Background

    This is a new single from British singer Adele. The gorgeous piano-led production is chilling and appropriately dramatic, especially as the backing vocals fill out the song toward its crashing finale. But at its core, it is Adele delivering what Adele has always done best: raw emotion, thunderous vocals and an ability to cut deep, making the most common, otherwise friendly salutation send a tear or two rolling down the cheek.