"Chasing Pavements" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele Adkins for her debut studio album, 19 (2008). Written by Adele with her producer Francis White, the song was released as the second single from the album on 14 January 2008. Its lyrics describe questioning whether or not to keep chasing something that is not going anywhere. Adele was inspired to write the song after a public argument and subsequent break up with an older man.