Six years have passed since Adele released her third studio album “25” with fans patiently awaiting her comeback. “Easy on Me” is the lead single for her upcoming album “30,” set to release Nov. 19. As expected from Adele, “Easy on Me” is tragically beautiful, easy on the ears but not the heart.
The song is both sorrowful and hopeful. From the song’s first few notes it is obvious that the fans are in for another tear-jerker. Adele’s vocals soar over the piano’s melancholic melody, much like her other works. However, the song’s theme is unlike anything Adele has released before. “Easy on Me” was inspired by her 9-year-old son Angelo and her relationship with his father, Simon Konecki. The lyrics indicate that Adele is not pointing fingers at anyone but rather has developed a sense of awareness.
Instead of a ballad about scorned or lost love, Adele presents a plea for understanding, empathy, and forgiveness. In an interview with Vogue magazine, Adele explained how she came to terms with the realization that she was the problem in all her past relationships, something that is hard for anyone to admit. “Easy on Me” illustrates Adele’s growth as an artist and as a human being.
In line with the fall season, the opening line “there ain’t no gold” invokes chills much like her song “Hello” did six years ago. With the release of “Easy on Me,” Adele tackles the painful experience of her break that has caused too much collateral damage with grace and wisdom. If “Easy on Me” is a peek of what is to come from her album “30,” the fans can be sure that they will get a deeper look into her personal life.
The song is now available on Apple Music and Spotify.
Article was originally published in the University of Houston-Downtown’s newspaper The Dateline.
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