Send My Love (To Your New Lover) cover

Released 10 years ago

Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

Adele · 2016

3 min · 1 track · jazz

A buoyant blend of rhythm and blues with a playful pop sensibility, showcasing Adele's powerful vocals in a new light.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Send My Love (to Your New Lover) — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of moving forward after heartbreak, featuring an infectious melody that contrasts with its reflective lyrics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The song showcases strong vocals and a solid arrangement but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with a prominent bass line that drives the rhythm.
  • Adele's vocal delivery is layered with harmonies, creating a rich texture throughout the song.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 0/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — This single is popular among fans for its upbeat sound and empowering message.
Themes
post-heartbreak empowerment· new lover acceptance· reflective resilience
Career context
Released as part of her third studio album, '25', Adele was at the height of her fame following the massive success of '21' and '25'. This single marked a shift in her lyrical themes towards empowerment and moving on from past relationships, showcasing her growth as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Sam Smith· Lana Del Rey· Emeli Sandé

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Send My Love (to Your New Lover)

    The chorus shifts from regret to a sense of hopefulness, emphasizing a wish for happiness for an ex-partner.

    This lyrical transition showcases a deliberate move from sadness to empowerment, marking a pivotal emotional shift in the song’s narrative.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Send My Love (to Your New Lover) 3:43

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