Chasing Pavements

Adele

About Chasing Pavements

"Chasing Pavements" is a song by British singer-songwriter Adele, from her debut album 19. It was the second single from the album, after "Hometown Glory". It was released digitally in Ireland on 13 January 2008 and entered the Irish singles chart at number 26 through download sales alone. Having received a physical release, the single then leaped 19 places to number seven, where it peaked. On 20 January, the single entered at number two in the UK singles chart on downloads alone. "Chasing Pavements" was the 27th best selling single of 2008 in the UK, with over 280,000 sales. It was Adele's first Billboard Hot 100 entry, and has sold over 1,200,000 digital copies as of October 2011. The B-side to the single is an acoustic cover of the Sam Cooke song "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On". "Chasing Pavements" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Grammy Award for Song of the Year. The accompanying music video was directed by Mathew Cullen of production company Motion Theory. It was uploaded to Adele's official YouTube account on 24 October 2009. 


Year:
2011
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I've made up my mind
Don't need to think it over
If I'm wrong I am right
Don't need to look no further
This ain't lust
I know this is love but

If I tell the world
I'll never say enough
Cause it was not said to you
And that's exactly what I need to do
If I'm in love with you

Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even If I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere

I'd build myself up
And fly around in circles
Waiting as my heart drops
And my back begins to tingle
Finally could this be it or

Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere yeah

Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if, it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up,
Or should I just keep on chasing pavements?
Should I just keep on chasing pavements? Or

Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere

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Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988), better known simply as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Adele was offered a recording contract from XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace in 2006. The next year she received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award and won the BBC Sound of 2008. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 to much commercial and critical success. It certified four times platinum in the UK, and double platinum in the US. Her career in the US was boosted by a Saturday Night Live appearance in late 2008. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele received the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. more »

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Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Francis Anthony White

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Chasing Pavements" was co-written by Adele and Eg White. Adele wrote the song one day after she discovered her boyfriend was cheating on her.
Release Date
The song was released on 14 January 2008, making it one of Adele's earliest hits from her debut album "19".
Chart Performance
"Chasing Pavements" was a significant breakthrough for Adele. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Award-Winning Song
"Chasing Pavements" won Adele her first Grammy Award in 2009. The singer won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the track.
Grammy Nominations
Aside from the win, it was also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 51st Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The song's unique music video was released in 2008. Directed by Mathew Cullen, the video features a series of scenes with people "chasing pavements" or pursuing unreachable goals.
Inspiration
The title for "Chasing Pavements" came from an experience Adele had after a fight with her boyfriend. She ran away from him until she realized she was literally "chasing pavements" – she was getting nowhere.
Cultural Impact
The song established Adele as a global phenomenon. It was pivotal in introducing Adele's soulful vocals and deep lyrics to the world.
Misinterpretation of Lyrics
In the U.S., a radio station owner mistakenly thought the lyrics of "Chasing Pavements" were about pursuing a same-sex love interest. Adele has clarified that it's about being lost and isolated after a failed relationship.
Radio Airplay
Despite the misunderstanding regarding its lyrics, "Chasing Pavements" received extensive radio airplay in the U.S and around the globe, leading to its commercial success.

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