Lovesong
Adele
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Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am home again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am whole again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am young again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am fun again However far away I will always love you However long I stay I will always love you Whatever words I say I will always love you I will always love you Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am free again Whenever I'm alone with you You make me feel like I am clean again However far away I will always love you However long I stay I will always love you Whatever words I say I will always love you I will always love you However far away I will always love you However long I stay I will always love you Whatever words I say I will always love you I will always love you I will always love you 'Cause I love you
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Written by: Robert James Smith, Roger O'Donnell, Porl Thompson, Laurence Andrew Tolhurst, Boris Williams, Simon Johnathon Gallup
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Song Origin"Lovesong" is originally by the English rock band known as The Cure.
- The song was released in August 1989 as the third single from their eighth studio album, "Disintegration".
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Lyrics and InspirationThe Cure's frontman, Robert Smith, wrote the song as a wedding present for his fiancee, Mary, which is why the lyrics convey pure love and adoration.
- Smith's signature melancholy style is evident, but the song is largely seen as one of his more optimistic offerings.
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Chart Performance and Recognition - The Cure's VersionIt became The Cure's second Top 10 hit in the United States, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- It also reached number 18 in the UK Singles Chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1990.
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Adele's VersionBritish singer Adele covered "Lovesong" for her second studio album, "21", which was released in 2011.
- Adele's version was critically acclaimed, noted for its distinct soulful tone and emotional delivery.
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Themes and Interpretation - Adele's VersionThe song takes on a slightly different tone in Adele’s hands, as she delivers a powerful and emotive performance.
- Adele's cover is slower and more somber, contrasting with The Cure's original more pop-rock oriented sound.
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Chart Performance and Recognition - Adele's VersionAdele’s version of "Lovesong" charted at number 16 on the South Korean Singles Chart, number 43 on the Australian Singles Chart, and number 52 in the United Kingdom.
- She performed her version at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Impact and LegacyBoth versions of "Lovesong" are seen as iconic, standing the test of time as they continue to be covered by numerous artists and bands.
- "Lovesong" is often seen as one of Robert Smith's best songwriting contributions and Adele's most powerful covers.
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