Discover the story of the song > River Lea – Adele

The protagonist is being told by others to move on from her past and be more carefree, but she feels that her heart is shallow and fake. She feels lonely even when with her romantic partner and blames it on her upbringing near the River Lea, which has left a lasting impact on her. She knows she can't go back to how things were before, but the memories and experiences from her past continue to haunt her and affect those she tries to love.