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Chasing Pavements
Adele
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- Album
- 19
- Released
- 2008
- Genres
- soft pop
- Length
- 3:31
- Tempo
- 80 BPM
- Label
- XL Recordings
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About this song
Adele explained the story behind the track in an interview with ELLE for its "Life in Lyrics" feature. The song caused some controversy in the States, where some people thought the title was a euphemism for being in love with gay men. It was Adele's first big hit in the United States and earned her one of her first Grammys, for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
What it's about
The song finds Adele wondering whether to pursue a relationship with the man of her dreams. In her ELLE interview she recalled slapping her boyfriend, running off to Tottenham Court Road, and realizing that no one was chasing after her.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 3 other songs, like “Pavements by Hendersin”.
- Covered 4 times, including “It Will Rain / Chasing Pavements by Cimorelli”.
- Written by Eg White and Adele.
- Produced by Eg White.
- Recorded at Compass Point Studios.