Critics praised the video for being simple and perfect for the sound of the song. The video showed Adele walking alone through the streets with a sad look on her face. ДЄn accompanying music video for the song was directed by Jake Nava and filmed in Paris, France. As of 2022, 'Someone like You' was the third most downloaded single of all-time in the UK and the fourth best-selling single of the 21st century. In July 2011, it became the first single of the decade to sell a million units in the UK and it was certified 5Г— Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), as well as being certified 6Г— Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The song also become Adele's second number one in the US, which made her the first British female solo artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to have two number ones from the same album. Following a universally praised performance of the song at the 31st Brit Awards, it became Adele's first number-one single in the UK and stayed on the top of the chart for five weeks, eventually becoming the best-selling single of the year in the region. It became a global success, topping the charts in nineteen countries and reaching the top 10 in various other regions. 'Someone like You' received universal critical acclaim, with reviewers choosing it as a highlight of 21 and praised the lyrics, its simple sound and Adele's vocal performance. Accompanied only by a piano in the song (played by co-writer Wilson), Adele sings about the end of the relationship with her ex-partner. XL Recordings released the song as the second single from the album on 24 January 2011 (the same day the album was released) in the United Kingdom and on 9 August 2011 in the United States. The song was inspired by a broken relationship with one's life partner, and lyrically speaks of Adele's coming to terms with it.

It is the second single and final track on the album.

It was written and produced by Adele and Dan Wilson for her second studio album, 21 (2011). ' Someone like You' is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele.

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