Adele – Chasing Pavements
Adele – Chasing Pavements (2008)
Directed by: Mathew Cullen
Adele’s “Chasing Pavements” is a soulful track released on January 14, 2008, as the second single from her debut album, *19*. The song delves into themes of unrequited love and the internal conflict of pursuing a relationship that seems futile. Adele penned the song following a tumultuous incident with a former boyfriend, which led her to question the direction of her efforts, encapsulated in the metaphor of “chasing pavements.” The accompanying music video, directed by Mathew Cullen, portrays a narrative centered around a car accident in London’s Hyde Park. The visual storytelling complements the song’s themes of longing and introspection. “Chasing Pavements” garnered critical acclaim, earning Adele the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2009, and nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Commercially, it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking Adele’s introduction to a global audience.
