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Writer(s)	Adele, Paul Epworth
Producer(s)	Rick Rubin
Length	4:37
21 track listing
"Set Fire to the Rain"	"Take It All"
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"He Won't Go" (originally rumored to be titled "Don't Leave Me") is the sixth track of of Adele's chart-topping album, 21. It was produced by Rick Rubin. It features more R&B undertones, distinguished by a prominent bass and harp sound, and prompted comparisons to Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill. The song was about two friends of Adele's that she had met after her first record, 19, was released. She had met them through her love of dogs. The two had not really had any normal friends but more of a group of work-friends, according to Adele. She had originally met the two through work. The male was a heroin-addict and had been making his journey to rehab. The couple's bond had helped the male overcome his addiction, something that really touched Adele, who says that she is very proud of both of them, as the male has been "clean" for what is now over a year. ^[1]

This song was also the only song featured on 21 that was not performed during Adele's Adele Live tour (as well as her performance at The Royal Albert Hall). ^[2]

"He Won't Go" originally was not included in the album's track listing, although several songs were cut in favor of "He Won't Go", "Set Fire to the Rain", "Lovesong", and "I'll Be Waiting". ^[3]

RemixEdit

A remix of the song by Shwayze featuring Adele (called "I Won't Go") was made that is rumored to be on Shwayze's upcoming album. It's cover art is often depicted as the regular art for the song, even though the song

will not be released as a single. ^[4] It is one of the most remixed songs on the album (the other being "Set Fire to the Rain"). An unofficial remix of the song featuring Jay-Z was also released. Due to this, there is speculation that Adele and Jay-Z will collaborate in the near future, although neither have confirmed this.

Lyrics Edit

Some say I'll be better without you,
But they don't know you like I do,
Or at least the sides I thought I knew,
I can't bear this time,
It drags on as I lose my mind,
Reminded by things I find,
Like notes and clothes you've left behind,
Wake me up, wake me up when all is done,
I won't rise until this battle's won,
My dignity's become undone,

But I won't go,
I can't do it on my own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk,
I won't go,
I can't do it on my own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk,

So petrified, I'm so scared to step into this ride,
What if I lose my heart and fail the climb?
I won't forgive me if I give up trying,
I heard his voice today,
I didn't know a single word he said,
Not one resemblance to the man I met,
Just a vague and broken boy instead,

But I won't go,
I can't do it on my own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk,
I won't go,
I can't do it on my own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I am willing to take the risk,

There will be times, we'll try and give it up,
Bursting at the seams, no doubt,
We'll almost fall apart and burn the pieces,

And watch them turn to dust,
But nothing will ever taint us,

I won't go,
I can't do it on my own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk,
I won't go,
I can't do it on my own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I am willing to take the risk,

Will he, will he still remember me?
Will he still love me even when he's free?
Or will he go back to the place where he will choose the poison over me?
When we spoke yesterday,
He said to hold my breath and sit and wait,
I'll be home so soon, I won't be late,
He won't go,
He can't do it on his own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
He's willing to take the risk,
So I won't go,
He can't do it on his own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk,

'Cause he won't go,
He can't do it on his own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
We're willing to take the risk,
I won't go,
I can't do it on my own,
If this ain't love, then what is?
I'm willing to take the risk.

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[0] ttp://www.adele.tv/trackbytrack/archive/

[1] ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21_(Adele_album)

[2] ttp://www.adele.tv/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39161&start=110

[3] ttp://www.earmilk.com/2012/01/15/shwayze-i-wont-go-feat-adele/

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Adele
Albums	First Demo · 19 · iTunes Live from SoHo · 21 · iTunes Festival: London 2011 · Live at the Royal Albert Hall · Third Album
Singles	"Hometown Glory" · "Chasing Pavements" · "Cold Shoulder" · "Many Shades of Black" · "Make You Feel My Love" · "Water and a Flame" · "Rolling in the Deep" · "Someone Like You" · "Set Fire to the Rain" · "Rumour Has It" · "Turning Tables" · "Skyfall"
Music Videos	"Hometown Glory" · "Chasing Pavements" · "Cold Shoulder" · "Make You Feel My Love" · "Melt My Heart to Stone" · "Rolling in the Deep" · "Someone Like You" · "Set Fire to the Rain" · "Turning Tables"
Other songs	"My Same" · "My Yvonne" · "Every Glance" · "Lovesong" · "I'll Be Waiting" · More...
Tours	An Evening with Adele · Adele Live (cancelled — vocal hemorrhage)
Family	Penny Adkins · Mark Evans · Cameron Evans · John Evans · Rose Evans · John Adkins · Doreen Adkins · Anita Adkins · Louie · Simon Konecki · Angelo James Konecki

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