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Poetic Analysis of “Turning Table” by Adele

Poetic Analysis of “Turning Table” by Adele. First verse and Chorus.

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Poetic Analysis of “Turning Table” by Adele

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  1. Poetic Analysis of “Turning Table” by Adele

  2. First verse and Chorus • Close enough to start a warAll that I have is on the floorGod only knows what we're fighting forAll that I say, you always say moreI can't keep up with your turning tablesUnder your thumb I can't breatheSo, I won't let you close enough to hurt meNo, I won't rescue you to just desert meI can't give you the heart you think you gave meIt's time to say goodbye to turning tablesTo turning tables

  3. Paraphrasing the Lyrics • Stanza One: Adele explains that her relationship with this individual is at the point of explosion and that their relationship is shattered into pieces. • Stanza Two: Adele’s determination to rid her life of this pain continues.She will break free from the hurt that this person causes her. • Stanza Three: she states that next time she will not only be stronger but take care of herself first.

  4. Poetic Devices Rhyme Scheme A A A A Assonance: Repetition of vowel ‘o’ Close enough to start a warAll that I have is on the floorGod only knows what we're fighting forAll that I say, you always say more I can't keep up with your turning tablesUnder your thumb I can't breatheSo, I won't let you close enough to hurt meNo, I won't rescue you to just desert meI can't give you the heart you think you gave meIt's time to say goodbye to turning tablesTo turning tables Alliteration: Repetition of ‘f’ sound Symbolism: the Turning tables symbolize Her partner’s emotions Constantly changing

  5. Overall meaning: theme • Collectively, the theme is “letting go.” • Adele communicates this theme through saying goodbye to this person’s "turning tables” and proclaiming that she will never again put up with a relationship that is emotionally and mentally draining.

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