Someone Like You (Song)

"Someone like You" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele. It was written and produced by Adele and Dan Wilson for her second studio album, *21* (2011). It is the second single and final track on the album. The song was inspired by a broken relationship with one's life partner, and lyrically speaks of Adele's coming to terms with it. XL Recordings released the song as the second single from the album on 24 January 2011 (the same day the album was released) in the United Kingdom and on 9 August 2011 in the United States. Accompanied only by a piano in the song (played by co-writer Wilson), Adele sings about the end of the relationship with her ex-partner.

"Someone like You" received universal critical acclaim, with reviewers choosing it as a highlight of *21* and praised the lyrics, its simple sound and Adele's vocal performance. It became a global success, topping the charts in nineteen countries and reaching the top 10 in various other regions. Following a universally praised performance of the song at the 31st Brit Awards, it became Adele's first number-one single in the UK and stayed on the top of the chart for five weeks, eventually becoming the best-selling single of the year in the region. The song also became Adele's second number one in the US, which made her the first British female solo artist in the history of the *Billboard* Hot 100 to have two number ones from the same album. In July 2011, it became the first single of the decade to sell a million units in the UK and it was certified 5× Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), as well as being certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of 2023, "Someone like You" was the third most downloaded single of all-time in the UK and the fourth best-selling single of the 21st century.

An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Jake Nava and filmed in Paris, France. The video showed Adele walking alone through the streets with a sad look on her face. Critics praised the video for being simple and perfect for the sound of the song. Adele performed the song on several award functions and television shows including the 31st Brit Awards, 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, *The Ellen DeGeneres Show*, and the song was played on the ABC hit show *Grey's Anatomy*. She added the song to the set list of her second tour Adele Live. The live performances of the song were heavily praised by music critics and fans. The song has been covered by several artists and the cast of the series *Glee*.

In a list voted for by the public in conjunction with the Official Charts Company's 60th anniversary, "Someone like You" was voted the third-most favourite number-one single of the last 60 years in the UK, with Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" voted number two and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" as number one. "Someone like You" is the 36th-best-selling single in the history of the UK Singles Chart. "Someone like You" appeared on many year-end lists about the best songs of 2011, and was the inaugural recipient of the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance, at the 54th ceremony in 2012. The Song also received a nomination for the Brit Award for British Single at the 32nd ceremony and also several other nominations.

## Lyrics

* I heard that you're settled down
* That you found a girl and you're married now
* I heard that your dreams came true
* Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you
* Old friend, why are you so shy?
* Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
* I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
* But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
* I had hoped you'd see my face
* And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
* Never mind, I'll find someone like you
* I wish nothing but the best for you, too
* "Don't forget me, " I beg
* I remember you said
* "Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
* "Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
* You know how the time flies
* Only yesterday was the time of our lives
* We were born and raised in a summer haze
* Bound by the surprise of our glory days
* I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
* But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
* I had hoped you'd see my face
* And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
* Never mind, I'll find someone like you
* I wish nothing but the best for you, too
* "Don't forget me, " I begged
* I remember you said
* "Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
* Nothing compares, no worries or cares
* Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
* Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
* Never mind, I'll find someone like you
* I wish nothing but the best for you
* "Don't forget me, " I beg
* I remember you said
* "Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
* Never mind, I'll find someone like you
* I wish nothing but the best for you, too
* "Don't forget me, " I begged
* I remember you said
* "Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
* "Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"