Album: 19 (2008)

Charted: 2 21

License This Song 

• I've made up my mind
  Don't need to think it over
  If I'm wrong, I am right
  Don't need to look no further
  This ain't lust
  I know this is love, but
  
  If I tell the world
  I'll never say enough
  'Cause it was not said to you
  And that's exactly what I need to do
  If I end up with you
  
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
  Even if it leads nowhere
  Or would it be a waste?
  Even If I knew my place, should I leave it there?
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
  Even if it leads nowhere
  
  I build myself up
  And fly around in circles
  Waiting as my heart drops
  And my back begins to tingle
  Finally, could this be it, or?
  
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
  Even if it leads nowhere
  Or would it be a waste?
  Even if I knew my place, should I leave it there?
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
  Even if it leads nowhere, yeah
  
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
  Even if it leads nowhere
  Or would it be a waste?
  Even if I knew my place, should I leave it there?
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep on chasing pavements?
  Should I just keep on chasing pavements?
  Oh-oh
  
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
  Even if it leads nowhere
  Or would it be a waste?
  Even if I knew my place, should I leave it there?
  Should I give up?
  Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
  Even if it leads nowhere Writer/s: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Francis Anthony White
  Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 7

• Edith from New YorkAdele's message for me is
  " yes you're hurting, force yourself to get up.
  Don't look back, just keep moving forward"
• Donalee from Kingston, Jamaicai just love the song it means a lot to me
• Kadie from Easton, PaAt least I think so, but I geuss not, because that's not what Adele said.
• Kadie from Easton, PaIt's a great, and easy, song to sing, so... I sing it all the time. It's about not knowing what to do, or where you stand, in a relationship, only knowing that you love them.
• Laine from Manila, PhilippinesI can feel this song so much. This song suits my situation in a way that I love my boyfriend so much however for some occurences and instances we couldn't work things out. I've tried to let go of the person many times already and just like adele felt that night. You can't expect the person you love most to do things you want them to do for you. He would nevehr understand how much I wished he come running after me and that he would made me feel that what we have is worth fighting for. Guess, There's no such thing as perfect love. You could never have someone who could have feeling for you exactly the way you felt for them. it's a sad realization that has to be accepted. i'ts not really giving up on that person instead giving up on yourself. Pavements are endless. We should know when to stop chasing it.
• Alma from Laredo, TxAdele has such a soulful voice that is up the category with Joss Stone and Tracy Chapman. I hope she continues to write more beautiful songs like the ones in this album.
• Shanice from Sugarland, TxThis song is so sweet and soulful and so many people can relate to it. Probably why I listen to it all the time.

More Songfacts:

MargaritavilleJimmy Buffett

"Margaritaville" is a state of mind, but it's most associated with Key West, Florida, where Jimmy Buffett moved when he was 24.

I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder

"I Just Called To Say I Love You" is Stevie Wonder's best-selling single worldwide. It topped the Hot 100, AC, R&B and UK charts all in the same week.

When I'm With YouSheriff

Sheriff had been disbanded for years when "When I'm With You" hit #1 in America thanks to rediscovery by radio stations. The group never re-formed and never made a video for the song.

Killer QueenQueen

The Queen song "Killer Queen," according to lead singer Freddie Mercury, is about a high-class call girl.

Rock of AgesDef Leppard

The "Gunter Glieben Glauten Globen" intro in Def Leppard's "Rock Of Ages" is something their producer Mutt Lange came up with when he got tired of counting them "1, 2, 3, 4..."

Head Over HeelsThe Go-Go's

"Head Over Heels" by The Go-Go's is a metaphor for how things were getting out of control for the band; they broke up a year later.

Editor's Picks

The 10 Bands Most Like Spinal TapSong Writing

Based on criteria like girlfriend tension, stage mishaps and drummer turnover, these are the 10 bands most like Spinal Tap.

Carol KayeSongwriter Interviews

A top session musician, Carol played on hundreds of hits by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Frank Sinatra and many others.

Mike CampbellSongwriter Interviews

Mike is lead guitarist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and co-writer of classic songs like "Boys Of Summer," "Refugee" and "The Heart Of The Matter."

Trans Soul Rebels: Songs About TransgenderismSong Writing

A history of songs dealing with transgender issues, featuring Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Morrissey and Green Day.

Songs About MoviesSong Writing

Iron Maiden, Adele, Toto, Eminem and Earth, Wind & Fire are just some of the artists with songs directly inspired by movies - and not always good ones.

Steely DanFact or Fiction

Did they really trade their guitarist to The Doobie Brothers? Are they named after something naughty? And what's up with the band name?