The song was born from a heated argument between Adele and her then-partner at a Chinese restaurant in New York.

: Adele's performance spans from a low G3 to a high C5 .

: Lyrically, it portrays a woman assuming a defensive stance against a manipulative lover. It is a vow of emotional distance and self-preservation, signaling the end of a toxic relationship. Musical Composition

: Written in C minor with a tempo of 78 beats per minute.