Someone Like You Lyrics

Adele

Someone Like You Lyrics by Adele

About Someone Like You

Someone Like You is one of Adele’s most beloved tracks, featured on her Grammy‑winning album 21. The song’s simple piano arrangement and powerful vocals have made it a timeless pop soul ballad that fans return to again and again.

Read the full lyrics of Adele's hit song Someone Like You from the album 21. Explore its heartfelt pop soul ballad story of love and loss.

Someone Like You Lyrics Meaning

The song captures the raw emotion of a breakup. Adele sings about heartbreak, acceptance, and the lingering hope of finding someone who feels the same, while also wishing the best for an ex‑partner.

Why Someone Like You Lyrics Are Popular

Listeners love the honest lyrics, Adele’s soaring voice, and the minimal piano backing that lets the emotion shine. Its relatable story of loss and moving on makes it a go‑to anthem for anyone healing a broken heart.

Song Details

SongSomeone Like You
Artist/SingerAdele
CreditsAdele, Dan Wilson
Movie/Album21
LanguageEnglish
Lyrics Written InEnglish
GenrePop Soul, Power Ballad

Original 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'

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Someone Like You Lyrics FAQs

What is the opening line of Someone Like You?

The song begins with: "I heard that you're settled down, that you found a girl and you're married now."

Which lyric repeats the phrase "Never mind, I'll find someone like you"?

The line "Never mind, I'll find someone like you" appears in the chorus and is repeated several times throughout the song.

What lyric does Adele sing about learning to love?

She sings, "You taught me how to love," expressing gratitude despite the pain.