“Should I give up,
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere,
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up,
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere.”

— Adele (singer)

Chasing Pavements, written by Adele and Eg White
Song lyrics, 19 (2008)

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