Composer

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Adele Adkins

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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4:38

"Someone Like You" is a song composed by Adele Adkins, a British singer-songwriter. The song was released on January 24, 2011, as the second single from her second studio album, "21". The song was premiered on BBC Radio 1 and was an instant hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. The song is a ballad that features Adele's powerful vocals and emotional lyrics. It is composed in the key of A major and has a slow tempo of 67 beats per minute. The song is divided into three movements, with the first two being in the verse-chorus form and the third being a bridge. The first movement of the song begins with a simple piano melody that sets the mood for the rest of the song. Adele's vocals are soft and vulnerable as she sings about a past relationship that has ended. The chorus is more powerful, with Adele's vocals soaring as she sings about how she has moved on and found someone like her ex-partner. The second movement of the song is similar to the first, with the same piano melody and verse-chorus form. However, the lyrics are more introspective, with Adele questioning whether her ex-partner still thinks about her and whether he has moved on. The third movement of the song is a bridge that features a change in tempo and a more upbeat melody. Adele's vocals are more forceful as she sings about how she will find someone like her ex-partner and how she will be happy again. Overall, "Someone Like You" is a powerful and emotional ballad that showcases Adele's vocal range and songwriting abilities. The song has become a classic and is often cited as one of the best breakup songs of all time.

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