Adele has been promoting her new album for some time now, going on Instagram lives and puzzling over the phrase "body count" (opens in new tab).

In a new Instagram post (opens in new tab), the singer confirmed that 30 will be released on November 19, accompanied by a reflection on what the album means to her.

"When I first started nearly three years ago, I certainly wasn't anywhere near where I wanted to be," she wrote. 'In fact, it was the exact opposite. I rely on routine and consistency to feel secure. I always did. And yet, I was knowingly - willingly - throwing myself into a maze of absolute confusion and inner turmoil!"

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She continued. "I learned many shocking truths about myself along the way. I shed many layers, but I also wrapped myself in new layers. I discovered a really helpful, healthy mentality and I feel like I finally have my feeling back. I can say I have never felt more at peace in my life"

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Adele's words are very thoughtful, and it seems certain that this album will resonate as deeply as her first three albums (also bearing her age at release, 19, 21, and 25). She also explains that making this album helped her get through a difficult time in her life ("Divorce, baby, divorce," she says on IG Live (opens in new tab)). According to The Sun (opens in new tab), she and ex-boyfriend Simon Konecki finalized their divorce in March 2021.

"It was my ride or die through the most turbulent time of my life," Adele said of the album, describing the message as an ode to her best friend.

"When I was writing this song, it was a friend who brought me wine and take-out food to cheer me up. A wise friend who always gave me the best advice." Wild, and don't forget the ones who say, "It's your Saturn return, baby, fuck it, you only live once." The friend who stayed up all night and just held my hand while I sobbed for no reason. The friend who picked me up and took me somewhere, even though I said I didn't want to go and just wanted to get me out of the house to get my vitamin D.

She continued. 'And the friend who kept in touch with me no matter what, even though I was so consumed with my own grief that I had stopped contacting her. Since then I have painstakingly rebuilt my home and my heart, and this album speaks for itself."

What is her conclusion?" A home is a place where the heart is xx." My conclusion" Adele seems to have the best support system in the world. I'm so happy for her and so looking forward to the album, let's turn 30.