I'm Not The Only One
Sam Smith(샘 스미스) Lyrics
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For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof is in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
In “I’m Not The Only One,” Sam Smith talks about a broken relationship and unfaithfulness being the root of the problem. He and his partner made a vow to stay together regardless of what happens, but unfortunately, his partner has cheated on him. The pain of the betrayal is evident in the way it hurts, and Smith mentions having doubts for months, even when he was trying to deny them. Smith wishes the ordeal would be over, but he knows that he still needs his partner. However, when his partner calls him “baby,” Smith is reminded of the cheating and is forced to acknowledge that he's not the only one who knows about it.
Smith delves further by mentioning the unavailability of his partner and realizing that his heart is unobtainable. Smith thinks that maybe he's not enough to satisfy his partner's heart and realizes his deepest fear of being lied to and having his relationship torn apart. Despite all the pain and hurt, Smith still loves his partner.
The lyrics of the song convey intense emotions of betrayal, sadness, pain, and heartbreak. It is impressive how Smith can connect with his listeners on a deep level by telling a relatable story and showing the emotions, and it's no wonder that the song was a massive hit when it was released.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me we made a vow
We promised and committed to each other
For better or for worse
No matter what happens, we will stay together
I can't believe you let me down
I trusted you and you betrayed me
But the proof is in the way it hurts
It's evident in how much pain I feel
For months on end I've had my doubts
I've been questioning our relationship for a long time
Denying every tear
Trying to hide my emotions and pretending everything is okay
I wish this would be over now
I want this pain to end
But I know that I still need you here
Despite everything, I still want you in my life
You say I'm crazy
You think I'm irrational
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
You believe that I'm unaware of your actions
But when you call me baby
When you show me affection
I know I'm not the only one
I realize that you have been unfaithful to me
You've been so unavailable
You've been neglecting me and our relationship
Now sadly I know why
I finally understand the reason why you've been distant
Your heart is unobtainable
You're emotionally unavailable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
Even though you have my heart
I have loved you for many years
I've had feelings for you for a long time
Maybe I am just not enough
Perhaps I'm not good enough for you
You've made me realize my deepest fear
You've shown me my biggest fear has come true
By lying and tearing us up
Through your deceitful actions, you've destroyed our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: SAM SMITH, JAMES NAPIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@justsistv_
You and me we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know, and I know, and I know
And I know, and I know, and I know, know
I know I'm not the only one
@suholover9124
"I'm Not The Only One"
You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I don't know
I know I'm not the only one
@anastasiak4581
Lyrics:
You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in a way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you have mine
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know...And I know...And I know...
And I know...And I know...And I know...
I know I'm not the only one
@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod
I never understand how people can make a vow of commitment and cheat. Just break up and do whatever you want. Don't Cheat. It Hurts like hell.
@hindkhelfi
I agree with you a 100%
@crystaltea5303
Really? The cheating part isnt the part that bothers me, it is the distance between me and the one I love, that is actually what gets to me.. That when he is with her, he isnt with me, that bothers me.. but only because I want to actually share more time with him.. Strange isnt it, most women are angry because of the lie, or because of the act it's self.. Im upset because I genuinely care about him more, and want to be able to experience more time with him.. funny world isnt it.
@robinholts9188
I agree but what I hate is how like in the video they stay. Like for example she knows he's off cheating on her, she burns his cloths but she doesn't leave him... All I was thinking during this video was " Quinn leave you can do better!!!" (If you watch glee you'll get it)
@seniorpantos
Some people are simply different and people get hurt all the time. -- In & out of vows. -- Often by people doing whatever they want, at another's expense. --- I think communication can help but doubt we could be immune from being hurt. And isn't that the true beauty in being alive. -- Feeling.
@Dreemccoll
SAME! I've never understood it either. But I've never cheated, so I don't have the mind of a cheater.
@Lana_Banana04
This song hits hard because my mum used to listen to it all the time. I never understood why back then and assumed she just liked the song. But it’s only now that I realised why she listened to it religiously and I cry every time I hear it. My dad left my mum for a woman he met a couple of times and left behind my mum and 4 young kids. Me being the youngest of the 4. I can’t help but cry for my mum’s sake every time I hear this song…
Edit: Wow I really didn’t expect so many people from all over the world to show support and empathy and I am truly so grateful for every single comment, I read them all <3 I’m 18 now, my ‘father’ left while my mum was 6 months pregnant with me, he wasn’t there for my birth like he was to my older brothers. Maybe it was partly because I was the first and only girl, or maybe because he truly didn’t care. But my mum and my family have moved on from this trauma now and honestly even though I am still young at 18, I don’t think I will ever meet another person as strong as my mum. She really worked three jobs to raise us four and I’m so grateful. I can’t wait for when I can repay her with gifts and money of my own. She deserves every ounce of spoiling with love and gifts.
@wingchrist3900
Take care
@randomcodgm4771
Be strong bro, this made you a very strong person
@reubeng2110
i feel for you and for your mom and siblings. i hope all of your family left behind by your father have learned to cope with it and move forward