She is back and greater than ever! Although Adele has not released an album since February 22, 2011(it's been 4 years, 8 months, and 14 days (but who's counting right?)) she just released "25" and it's almost like she never left. To say it is an amazing, well-crafted album would be an understatement. If she managed to get us through our breakups and hard times back in 2011, we knew she wouldn't let us down this time around. Even when Adele told the world what the album was about, we all fell even more in love.
25 is about getting to know who I’ve become without realizing. And I’m sorry it took so long, but you know, life happened. -Adele
When I first listened to the album, I expected a majority (all) of the songs to make me cry. Actually, the first time I listened to "When We Were Young" I did cry (tears of joy because Adele was finally back). The lyrics alone are amazing, heart breaking, and gratifying all in one. Every song evokes a different feeling, some of nostalgia, some of pain, some happiness even (surprising, I know). But, I decided to share a few of my favorite lyrics:
-If this is my last night with you hold me like I'm more than just a friend. Give me a memory I can use. Take me by the hand while we do what lovers do. It matters how this ends, cause what if I never love again?// All I Ask
-I feel my life is flashing by and all I can do is watch and cry. I miss the air, I miss my friends, I miss my mother, I miss it when life was a party to be thrown, but that was a million years ago// A Million Years Ago
-And if I'm not the one for you, you've gotta stop holding me like you do// Water Under the Bridge
-Sometimes I feel lonely in the arms of your touch, but I know that's just me cause nothing ever is enough// River Lea
-But I want to live and not just survive// Love In The Dark
I could go on for days, but if you have not listened to this album on repeat since the day it was released, you are not utilizing your time properly! Go pick up a copy, buy it on iTunes, do whatever it takes to get your hands on this album!