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To Be Loved

Adele
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"To Be Loved" is a track from Adele's fourth studio album, 30, released in 2021. The singer collaborated with Tobias Jesso Jr. on writing and production, alongside Shawn Everett. Columbia Records released the song as the eleventh track on the album in mid-November 2021. It is a torch ballad featuring piano and minimalist production with layered vocals.

The song explores the sacrifices required in romantic relationships and specifically addresses Adele's divorce from Simon Konecki, serving as an explanation to her son regarding the dissolution of their marriage.

ProducerTobias Jesso Jr., Shawn Everett
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