Co-written with producer Fraser T. Smith, the lyrics delve into the pain of discovering a partner’s "hidden side".
The song's paradoxical title was born from a surprisingly mundane moment. Adele recounted that the idea struck her in the middle of the night after an earlier incident outside a restaurant. She had stepped out for a cigarette break but realized she simply couldn't light it in the pouring rain. This physical impossibility became a metaphor for the contradictory nature of her relationship—the feeling of being deeply in love with someone who was ultimately deceptive. Themes of Betrayal and Liberation Set Fire to the Rain
The song moves Adele from a position of vulnerability to one of power, serving as an anthem of survival and liberation. Chart-Topping Impact Co-written with producer Fraser T