This is a song about growing maturity, a yearning for a meaningful relationship, and weariness with nightlife. A constant theme in Sam Smith’s music is loneliness, and this emerges again in “the nightlife got too lonely”. The jazz-influenced slow but emphatic rhythm has maturity and confidence. Sam asserts that “I’m not perfect, but I’m worth it”, clearly not prepared to compromise on anything less than the right person. The collaboration with Jessie Reyez has proved positive and productive. The contrasting voices are absolutely right for this song. "This is where sex starts to… read more
This is a song about growing maturity, a yearning for a meaningful relationship, and weariness with nightlife. A constant theme in Sam Smith’s music … read more
This is a song about growing maturity, a yearning for a meaningful relationship, and weariness with nightlife. A constant theme in Sam Smith’s music is loneliness, and this emerges again… read more
Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. They rose to prominence in October 2012 after being featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. Smith was subsequently featured on Naughty Boy's "La La La", which became a number one single in May 2013. In December 2013, they were nominated for the 2014 Brit Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll, winning both. Smith's debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, was released in May 201… read more
Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. They rose to prominence in October 2012 after being featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "La… read more
Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. They rose to prominence in October 2012 after being featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on th… read more