Many Shades of Black (and The Raconteurs)

Adele · Other Songs - Adele

Go ahead

Go ahead and smash it on the floor

Take whatever's left and take it with you out the door



See if I cry

See if I shed a single sorry tear

I can't say that it's been that great

No

In fact it's been a wasted year



Everybody sees and everyone agrees that you and I are wrong

And it's been that way too long

Take it as it comes and be thankful when it's done

There's so many ways to act and there's many shades of black

There's so many shades of black

There's so many shades of black

Yeah

Yeah



Let it out

Lett it all out

Say what's on your mind

You can kick and scream

And shout and say things that are so unkind



Yeah

See if I care

And see if I stand firm or if I fall

'Cause in the back of my mind

And on the tip of my tongue is the answer to it all



Everybody sees and everyone agrees that you and I are wrong

And it's been that way too long

Take it as it comes and be thankful when it's done

There's so many ways to act and there's many shades of black

There's many shades of black

Yeah

There's many shades of black



Oh

Oh



Yeah

Everybody sees and everyone agrees that you and I are wrong

And it's been that way too long

Baby take it as it comes and be thankful when it's done

There's so many ways to act and you cannot take it back

(Many shades of black)

No

You cannot take it back



'Cause there's many shades of black

(Many shades of black)

You have many shades of black

You have many

(Many shades of black)

You have many

You have many shades of black



'Cause there's many shades of black

There's so many shades of black

(Many shades of black)

There's so many shades of black

There's so many shades of black



Yeah

Oh

Oh

Oh

Many Shades of Black (and The Raconteurs)

Adele's 'Many Shades of Black' stands as a poignant exploration of grief and memory, delivered with her signature emotive vocal style. The track reflects her deep engagement with the themes of loss and the passage of time, characteristic of her work on albums like '21' and '25'. While often associated with her balladry, the song also draws creative inspiration from The Raconteurs, a British rock band known for their blues-infused sound, suggesting a cross-genre dialogue in her discography. This recording exemplifies Adele's ability to blend personal narrative with broader musical influences, creating a universal anthem that resonates across generations. It remains a staple in her catalog, showcasing her commitment to authenticity and emotional depth in her songwriting.