ROLLING IN THE DEEP LYRICS - ADELE | 21

Rolling in the Deep is the signature hit of English singer Adele, released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single from her second studio album, 21. Co-written with producer Paul Epworth, the song turns heartbreak into a stomping, gospel-tinged anthem that spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the biggest song of 2011.

Driven by its hand-clap beat and a vocal performance that builds from a smoldering verse to an explosive chorus, the track has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and earned Adele the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Below are the complete lyrics, song credits, the official music video and answers to frequently asked questions.

Image: © 2010 XL Recordings Ltd — official music video still

Rolling in the Deep Song Credits

Song: Rolling in the Deep
Artist: Adele
Album: 21
Released: 29 November 2010
Writers: Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth
Producer: Paul Epworth
Label: XL Recordings / Columbia
Achievements: 7 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100; Billboard year-end Hot 100 No. 1 of 2011; 3 Grammys 2012.

Rolling in the Deep Lyrics

[Verse 1]
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally, I can see you crystal clear
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your shit 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 bringing me out the dark
[PreChorus]
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
[Chorus]
We could've had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
[Verse 2]
Baby, I have no story to be told
But I've heard one on you
Now I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Make a home down there, as mine sure won't be shared
[PreChorus]​
(You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love remind me of us
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) I can't help feeling
[Chorus]​
We could've had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me)​
Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)​
You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me)​
And you played it to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)​
[Chorus]​​
Could've had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
But you played it with a beating
[Verse 3]
Throw your soul through every open door (Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Count your blessings to find what you look for (Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)​
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)​
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)​​
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)​​
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)​​​
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)​​​

Rolling in the Deep Official Music Video

Rolling in the Deep FAQs

Who wrote "Rolling in the Deep"?

The song was written by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth, who also produced the track.

Which album is "Rolling in the Deep" from?

It is the lead single from Adele's second studio album, 21, released in 2010.

What awards did "Rolling in the Deep" win?

It won Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 54th Grammy Awards in 2012, and its official video won three MTV Video Music Awards.

How long was "Rolling in the Deep" at number one?

Seven weeks atop the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2011. It finished the year as Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 No. 1 and reached No. 1 in 12 countries.

Want to know more about the singer? Read our Adele biography for her age, career highlights, songs and facts. And don't miss the "Hello" lyrics from her third studio album, 25.