Million Years Ago

Adele · 25 [2015]

I only wanted to have fun

Learning to fly, learning to run

I let my heart decide the way

When I was young

Deep down I must have always known

That is would be inevitable

To earn my stripes I'd have to pay

And bear my soul



I know I'm not the only one

Who regrets the things they've done

Sometimes I just feel it's only me

Who never became who they thought they'd be

I wish I could live a little more

Look up to the sky, not just the floor

I feel like my life is flashing by

And all I can do is watch and cry

I miss the air, I miss my friends

I miss my mother; I miss it when

Life was a party to be thrown

But that was a million years ago



When I walk around all of the streets

Where I grew up and found my feet

They can't look me in the eye

It's like they're scared of me

I try to think of things to say

Like a joke or a memory

But they don't recognize me now

In the light of day



I know I'm not the only one

Who regrets the things they've done

Sometimes I just feel it's only me

Who never became who they thought they'd be

I wish I could live a little more

Look up to the sky, not just the floor

I feel like my life is flashing by

And all I can do is watch and cry

I miss the air, I miss my friends

I miss my mother, I miss it when

Life was a party to be thrown

But that was a million years ago

A million years ago

Million Years Ago

Released on Adele's 2015 album 25, Million Years Ago stands as a poignant exploration of lost love and the passage of time. The track features Adele's signature emotive vocal delivery, layered with a lush, orchestral arrangement that underscores the song's melancholic themes. It serves as a companion piece to other tracks on the record, such as Love In the Dark, contributing to the album's cohesive narrative about heartbreak and resilience. The recording captures a mature evolution in Adele's songwriting, blending pop sensibilities with a classical influence that defines her later discography. The song resonates with listeners seeking to process the lingering effects of a relationship that has ended, offering a reflective and deeply personal musical experience.