There is a psychological reason "Someone Like You" is so effective at inducing tears.
is more than just a hit; it’s a cultural touchstone for heartbreak. Released in 2011 as the second single from her landmark album 21 , it redefined the modern power ballad with its stark simplicity and raw vulnerability. The Story Behind the Song Adele - Someone Like You
Adele mentioned she wrote it because she was "exhausted from being such a b***h" in her other tracks and needed to write something that made her feel okay with the two years she spent with him. There is a psychological reason "Someone Like You"
While much of 21 was fueled by the anger of a breakup (think "Rolling in the Deep"), "Someone Like You" represents the final stage of grief: acceptance. Adele - Someone Like You