If It Hadn't Been For Love
Adele · 21 [2011]
Never would have hitchhiked to Birmingham
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have caught the train to Louisiana
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have run through the blinding rain
Without one dollar to my name
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Never would have seen the trouble that I'm in
If it hadn't been for love
Would have been gone like a wayward wind
If it hadn't been for love
Nobody knows it better than me
I wouldn't be wishin' I was free
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Four cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord, have mercy on my soul!
Never would gone to that side of town
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have took a mind to track him down
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have loaded up a 44
And put myself behind the jailhouse door
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Four cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord, have mercy on my soul!
Never would have hitchhiked to Birmingham
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have caught the train to Louisiana
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have loaded up a 44
And put myself behind the jailhouse door
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love...
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have caught the train to Louisiana
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have run through the blinding rain
Without one dollar to my name
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Never would have seen the trouble that I'm in
If it hadn't been for love
Would have been gone like a wayward wind
If it hadn't been for love
Nobody knows it better than me
I wouldn't be wishin' I was free
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Four cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord, have mercy on my soul!
Never would gone to that side of town
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have took a mind to track him down
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have loaded up a 44
And put myself behind the jailhouse door
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Four cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord, have mercy on my soul!
Never would have hitchhiked to Birmingham
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have caught the train to Louisiana
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have loaded up a 44
And put myself behind the jailhouse door
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love...
If It Hadn't Been For Love
Released on Adele's debut album 21, this ballad serves as a poignant reflection on the enduring power of romantic devotion. The track features Adele's signature emotive vocal delivery, characterized by raw vulnerability and a soaring high note that anchors the song's narrative. Thematically, it explores the complexities of love's impact on personal growth and the bittersweet nature of relationships that define one's life. As a cornerstone of the album's emotional landscape, the recording exemplifies the genre of soulful pop ballad, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciate introspective storytelling and melodic intensity.