

"Rolling in the Deep" was highly acclaimed by music critics and represented a commercial breakthrough for Adele, propelling her to international success. The lyrics describe the emotions of a scorned lover.

It was first released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single from 21 in digital download format. The largest crossover hit in the United States from the past 25 years, "Rolling in the Deep" gained radio airplay from many different radio formats. The singer herself describes it as a "dark blues-y gospel disco tune".

The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. It is the lead single and opening track on the album. "Rolling in the Deep" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, 21.
