Record-breaking singer-songwriter Adele requires no introduction, and today, May 5, marks the inimitable star’s birthday.
Her second album, 21, instantly catapulted her to the top of the charts and worldwide fame in 2011, showcasing her powerhouse vocals and deeply emotional and relatable songwriting, and making her one of those icons who really only needs one name. Her star power has only grown with follow up albums 25 and 30, and though it’s now nearly five years since her last album release, she’s just as notable as ever. Chances are that if you’re here you already have a favorite Adele track, but keeping scrolling to discover which one should actually be your album, based on your zodiac sign.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19): ‘Rolling in the Deep’
Fiery and passionate Aries relates to music that captures how emotional and hot-tempered they can get, and we can’t think of a better match than “Rolling in the Deep.” The track has Adele announcing every biting thought that comes through her mind in the aftermath of a breakup, letting the other person who precisely how she feels about the situation without holding back.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): ‘Skyfall’
Taurus is a sign characterized by dependability, strength and class, all of which are prevalent in the James Bond theme, “Skyfall.” It’s a song about stranding strong together, even when the world is falling apart around you, with a triumphant orchestral sound that makes it the perfect soundtrack for an espionage mission.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): ‘Chasing Pavements’
Geminis are famous for their duality, often having two contrasting elements to their personalities or feeling pulled in two opposite directions. “Chasing Pavements” is a song about feeling conflicted in love, wanting to continue chasing the man of her dreams, despite feeling helpless about its future. We think most Geminis will know this feeling well.
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Cancer (June 21 – July 22): ‘Someone Like You’
If there’s one trait Cancer is known for, it’s their sensitivity and their tendency to get stuck on the past. “Someone Like You” can feel like it was written just for them, with lyrics about watching an old flame move on with someone else while you still have feelings for them, wondering if you’ll ever be able to move on, and if the new person will ever compare to what you once had.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): ‘When We Were Young’
Leo is nothing if not the life of the party, and we think the sign will find it easy to get wrapped up in the party scene conjured in “When We Were Young.” It’s an emotionally stirring song about a big gathering packed with old friends, loved ones and acquaintances and the nostalgia it brings about, making you realize the love you still have for them and conjuring up that old nostalgia while having the time of your life.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): ‘Make You Feel My Love’
Virgos are often perfectionists who will stop at nothing to get the job done, and despite “Make You Feel My Love” actually being a Bob Dylan cover, it’s no less relatable for the sign. The song details all of the things Adele would do to prove her love to the object of her affections, and though Adele did not write the words, she manages to inhabit them in a way that make them her own.
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Libra (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): ‘Set Fire to the Rain’
Libras are generous peace-keepers who can’t stand conflict, which is why sometimes, it can feel like they just can’t win. That’s precisely the sentiment behind “Set Fire to the Rain,” a song about a toxic relationship with a man who keeps putting her in a losing position. As much as she loves him, she knows she’ll only make herself more miserable by sticking around.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): ‘Hello’
Scorpios can be mysterious, captivating and a little bit obsessed with the past, making “Hello” a song that’ll speak to their souls. It’s a moody and powerful examination of the past, reflecting on your regrets and seeking reconciliation and forgiveness with anyone you might have wronged—yourself, first and foremost.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): ‘Oh My God’
Adventurous Sagittarius is known for seizing the day, and though it takes her a moment to get there, that’s precisely what Adele intends to do in “Oh My God.” The song sees the star on her own again for the first time after the end of her relationship as she realizes she has the whole world in front of her. She’s ready to grab on to opportunities, take control and learn to put herself first, despite the pressure she feels to do otherwise.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): ‘To Be Loved’
No sign has a greater reputation for hard work and commitment than Capricorn, making “To Be Loved” their anthem. The dreamy piano ballad is about keeping on, regardless of whatever challenges life throws at you, and doing what must be done and making sacrifices to protect the things that matter most.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): ‘Send My Love (To Your New Lover)’
Aquarius loves to stand apart from the crowd, doing things their own way with a sense of bold independence, which is why we immediately associated them with “Send My Love (To Your New Lover).” Unlike most of Adele’s tracks about breakups, it’s not tragic or nostalgic, but upbeat and open as she celebrates the chances to let go of a love that never treated her right in the first place.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): ‘Easy on Me’
Pisces is said to be the dreamer of the zodiac, known for the deep emotions and imagination, and they have a lot to learn from the lyrics of “Easy on Me.” It’s a song of reflection, with Adele recounting everything from her troubled childhood to the end of her marriage, asking for a little kindness and care from the world as she learns to survive its challenges.
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