Hello – English Lyrics

• By: Adele
• Album: 25

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotional depth of Adele's global hit, "Hello." This song offers a poignant exploration of nostalgia and self-reflection, providing listeners with an opportunity to delve into themes of personal growth and reconciliation. Learn about Adele's journey as you explore the heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocal delivery that made this song a worldwide phenomenon .

[English]

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

Ooh

anymore

Ooh

anymore

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

Key Grammar Structures

• Hello from the other side

  ➔ Prepositional phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'from the other side' is a prepositional phrase modifying the noun 'Hello', indicating a position or perspective.

• I must've called a thousand times

  ➔ Contraction (must have)

  ➔ 'Must've' is a contraction of 'must have', used in informal speech to express necessity or strong belief in the past.

• To tell you I'm sorry

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose

  ➔ The phrase 'to tell you' is an infinitive of purpose, explaining the reason for the action in the previous clause.

• But when I call you never seem to be home

  ➔ Adverbial clause of time

  ➔ The clause 'when I call' is an adverbial clause of time, indicating the timing of the action in the main clause.

• It's no secret that the both of us are running out of time

  ➔ Cleft sentence

  ➔ The sentence 'It's no secret that...' is a cleft sentence, emphasizing the clause 'that the both of us are running out of time'.

• But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore

  ➔ Negation with 'don't' and 'doesn't'

  ➔ The use of 'don't' and 'doesn't' in this line shows negation in the present tense, emphasizing the lack of impact.

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

  ➔ Tag question

  ➔ The phrase 'Did you ever...' is a tag question, seeking confirmation or additional information in a conversational tone.

• Ooh anymore

  ➔ Interjection

  ➔ 'Ooh' is an interjection used to express emotion or emphasis, often in a drawn-out manner.