Rolling In The Deep – English Lyrics

• By: Linkin Park

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the raw emotion and lyrical depth of Adele's global hit, "Rolling In The Deep." This song is a masterclass in expressing profound heartbreak and fierce defiance, offering a unique opportunity to learn English through its powerful narrative and Adele's distinctive, soulful delivery. Its impactful lyrics and dynamic vocal performance make it a compelling piece for language learners to explore and understand nuanced emotional expression.

[English]

There's a fire starting in my heart

Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark

Finally I see you crystal clear

Go ahead and sell me out, I'll lay your ship bare

See how I'll leave, with every piece of you

Don't underestimate the things that I will do

There's a fire starting in my heart

Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark

The scars of your love remind me of us

They keep me thinking that we almost had it all

The scars of your love, they leave me breathless

I can't help feeling

We could have had it all

Rollin' in the deep

You had my heart inside of your hand

But you played it to the beat

...

Baby, I have no story to be told

But I've heard one of you and I'm gonna make your head burn

See me in the depths of your despair

Making a home down there, 'cause reminds you of the home we shared

The scars of your love remind me of us

They keep me thinking that we almost had it all

The scars of your love, they leave me breathless

I can't help feeling

We could have had it all

Rollin' in the deep

You had my heart inside of your hand

But you played it to the beat

We could have had it all

Rollin' in the deep

You had my heart inside of your hand

But you played it with the beat

...

Throw your soul through every open door

Count your blessings to find what you look for

Turn my sorrow into treasured gold

Pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow

...

You gonna wish you

Never had met me

Tears are gonna fall

Rollin' in the deep

You gonna wish you

You could have had it all

You could have had it all

Rollin' in the deep

You had my heart inside of your hand

But you played, you played, you played, you played to the beat

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fire /faɪər/ A2	noun - a burning mass of material
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood in the body
scars /skɑːrz/ B1	noun - marks left on the skin after a wound has healed
despair /dɪˈspɛr/ B2	noun - the complete loss or absence of hope
sorrow /ˈsɔːroʊ/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
blessings /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ B1	noun - God's favor and protection
treasured /ˈtrɛʒərd/ B2	adjective - valued highly; cherished
beat /biːt/ A2	noun - a rhythmic unit in music verb - to strike repeatedly
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface
wish /wɪʃ/ A1	verb - to desire something to happen
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular opinion or belief
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or form something
count /kaʊnt/ A1	verb - to determine the total number of something

Key Grammar Structures

• There's a fire starting in my heart

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "There's a fire starting" uses the present continuous to indicate an action that is currently happening.

• You had my heart inside of your hand

  ➔ Past perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase "You had my heart" uses the past perfect to indicate an action that was completed before another past action.

• I can't help feeling

  ➔ Modal verb 'can'

  ➔ The phrase "I can't help feeling" uses the modal verb 'can' to express ability or possibility.

• Count your blessings

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "Count your blessings" is in the imperative mood, giving a command or instruction.

• You gonna wish you never had met me

  ➔ Future intention

  ➔ The phrase "You gonna wish" indicates a future intention or prediction about someone's feelings.

• Pay me back in kind

  ➔ Phrasal verb

  ➔ The phrase "Pay me back in kind" uses a phrasal verb to convey a specific meaning related to reciprocity.

• They keep me thinking that we almost had it all

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "They keep me thinking" uses the present simple tense to express a habitual action.