Listen to this when
Someone like You
The hardest part of closure? Wishing them well while it still hurts. 🤍
Who it's for
The song lets listeners feel the full sting of learning an ex has moved on, which is catharsis through sad music: the grief is given room instead of being pushed down.
Sad→Forgiving / At Peace
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Someone like You" is a 2011 single by Adele from her second album, 21, co-written and co-produced with Dan Wilson, whose piano is the only accompaniment. Adele sings to a former partner who has moved on and settled with someone else, reflecting on what might have been.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); official music video on Adele's YouTube channel.
Before you start
Heads up: Heartbreak over an ex moving on.
Age: Ages 12+
The course of true love never did run smooth.William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1
