Turning Tables
Adele · 21 [2011]
Close enough to start a war,
All that I have is on the floor,
God only knows what we're fighting for,
All that I say, you always say more,
I can't keep up with your turning tables,
Under your thumb, I can't breathe,
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue , you to just desert me,
I cant give the heart you think you gave me,
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables,
To turning tables,
Under haunted skies I see, ooh,
Where love is lost, your ghost is found,
I braved a hundred storms to leave you,
As hard as you try, no, I will never be knocked down,
I can't keep up with your turning tables,
Under your thumb, I can't breathe,
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue, you to just desert me,
I cant give the heart you think you gave me,
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables,
Turning tables,
Next time I'll be braver,
I'll be my own savior,
When the thunder calls for me,
Next time I'll be braver,
I'll be my own savior,
Standing on my own two feet,
I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue, you to just desert me,
I cant give the heart you think you gave me,
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables,
To turning tables,
Turning tables, yeah,
Turning, oh.
All that I have is on the floor,
God only knows what we're fighting for,
All that I say, you always say more,
I can't keep up with your turning tables,
Under your thumb, I can't breathe,
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue , you to just desert me,
I cant give the heart you think you gave me,
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables,
To turning tables,
Under haunted skies I see, ooh,
Where love is lost, your ghost is found,
I braved a hundred storms to leave you,
As hard as you try, no, I will never be knocked down,
I can't keep up with your turning tables,
Under your thumb, I can't breathe,
So I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue, you to just desert me,
I cant give the heart you think you gave me,
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables,
Turning tables,
Next time I'll be braver,
I'll be my own savior,
When the thunder calls for me,
Next time I'll be braver,
I'll be my own savior,
Standing on my own two feet,
I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue, you to just desert me,
I cant give the heart you think you gave me,
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables,
To turning tables,
Turning tables, yeah,
Turning, oh.
Turning Tables - Adele
Released on Adele's landmark 2011 album 21, Turning Tables stands as a defining moment in her career, showcasing her evolution from soulful pop to a more mature, jazz-inflected sound. The track features a distinctive piano-driven arrangement that highlights her powerful vocal range and emotional depth, characteristic of the album's intimate and introspective nature. As a key component of her discography, the song reflects the personal growth and artistic confidence displayed throughout 21, cementing her status as a leading figure in contemporary pop music. Its enduring popularity underscores its place within her broader body of work and its ability to resonate across generations.