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11 Pieces of Tough Love Hidden in Adele’s ‘25’

''One of the best things about music and lyrics is that they can be subjective, ambiguous, and relatable all at once. We, as listeners, get to take in someone else’s words and experiences, connect them to our own lives, and create meaning however we need to at a given time.

Having pre-ordered Adele’s latest album (my first pre-order to date!), 25, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to each individual song since it came out on November 20, 2015. The way Adele shares her experiences of being in love, facing heartbreak, and unlocking new forms of courage speaks to me in such a personal way that I can’t help but feel like each song was crafted just for me and my own experiences. And I’m simply one of countless individuals who feel this type of deep connection to her music and memories. Knowing this — how different but, ultimately, similar some of our most significant life adventures are — made me want to dig deeper in order to extend the brilliance of this album and these truths Adele shares so tenderly...''

by Alyssa Piperis