Water Under the Bridge

Adele

About Water Under the Bridge

"Water Under the Bridge" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her third studio album 25 (2015). The song was written by Adele Adkins and Greg Kurstin, while production of the song was provided by the latter. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album on 4 November 2016. Lyrically, the track is about a critical point in a relationship and trying to figure out if your partner is in or out. Musically, the song is a mid-tempo disco-pop song, featuring an electro-drum beat and a tropical, trip hop riff. The song peaked at number 20 on the Finnish Singles Chart and number 42 on the Spanish Singles Chart. It also charted in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Scotland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Adele has performed the song during Adele Live in New York City and on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In 2016, the song was included on the soundtrack of the Brazilian telenovela A Lei do Amor (Wounded Past). 


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2015
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If you're not the one for me
Then how come I can bring you to your knees
If you're not the one for me
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
And if I'm not the one for you
You've gotta stop holding me the way you do
Oh honey if I'm not the one for you
Why have we been through what we have been through

It's so cold out here in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless

If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge

What are you waiting for?
You never seem to make it through the door
And who are you hiding from?
It ain't no life to live like you're on the run
Have I ever asked for much?
The only thing that I want is your love

If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge

It's so cold in your wilderness
I want you to be my keeper
But not if you are so reckless

If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge

Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say it ain't so, say it ain't so
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge

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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 Adkins, Gregory Kurstin

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"Water Under the Bridge" is the sixth single from Adele's third studio album, "25". - The song was released in 2016, following the massive success of singles like "Hello" and "When We Were Young".
Song Writing
Adele co-wrote the song with Greg Kurstin, who has also penned hits for artists like Kelly Clarkson and P!nk. - It was the last song they wrote together for the album and Adele's favorite of their collaborations.
Lyrics themes
Known for her soul-baring lyrics, "Water Under the Bridge" is a love song, which Adele described as a record of her conversation with her boyfriend (now husband) about being unsure where she was stood in their relationship.
Chart Performance
The song was not as commercially successful as other singles off the album, but it still managed to peak at no. 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100. - It also reached top ten in Canada, Scotland, Slovakia, and climbed to No. 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
Grammy Recognition
While "Water Under the Bridge" didn't win any awards itself, the album "25" won the 2017 Grammy for Album of the Year, and the album's lead single, "Hello," won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Music Video
Instead of a traditional music video, Adele released a live performance video of the song recorded at The Church Studios in London.
Fans Reaction
The song has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, with many praising Adele's vocal performance and the song's catchy, pop-driven melody.
Live Performances
"Water Under the Bridge" was a part of Adele's setlist during her 2016 Adele Live tour which marked her return on stage after a four-year hiatus.
Song Environment
The song embodies the album's overall theme of reflection on past relationships, moving forward, and Adele's evolution as an artist.
Radio Premiere
"Water Under the Bridge" was premiered by Adele herself on BBC Radio 2 on the day of the album's release.

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