: The video features a surreal, high-energy environment filled with dancers, acrobats, balloons, and even a horse, contrasting the light and dark themes of her internal conflict. Fashion as a Tour De Force

: A custom dress and regal capelet inspired by their Spring/Summer 2022 collection .

: The grand finale look—a scarlet red satin corseted gown (though seen only in color in behind-the-scenes shots) paired with Cartier jewelry.

The song serves as an empowering anthem about Adele’s "social reintegration" after her divorce, exploring her first tentative steps back into the dating world.

Adele's music video, released on January 12, 2022, is a visually striking, black-and-white masterpiece directed by Sam Brown, the same director behind her iconic “Rolling in the Deep” video. The Meaning & Symbolism

Described by Vogue as a "high fashion tour de force," the video features three distinct custom couture looks: