Discover the story of the song > Cold Shoulder – Adele

The protagonist is talking to her romantic partner, who seems to be ignoring her and making her feel invisible. She can see in their eyes that they have a look of longing for someone else, wishing she was that person instead. Whenever they look at her, they treat her with indifference and say hurtful things, as if they are using knives to attack her. The protagonist knows that her partner is not fully invested in their relationship and is starting to feel the same way. She often plays the role of a fool, hoping that things will change, even though she knows deep down that her partner is not being honest. Overall, the protagonist feels constantly ignored and hurt by her partner's actions and wishes she could be the person they truly desire.