Smith's debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, was released in May 2014 on Capitol Records UK. The album's lead single, "Lay Me Down", was released prior to "La La La". The album's second single, "Money on My Mind", became Smith's second number one single in the UK. The third single, "Stay with Me", was an international success, reaching number one in the UK and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, while their singles "I'm Not the Only One" and "Like I Can" reached the top ten in the UK. The album won four awards, at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
For Smith's and Jimmy Napes's song "Writing's on the Wall", the theme for the James Bond film Spectre (2015), Smith won the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Smith's second studio album, The Thrill of It All, was released in November 2017 and debuted atop the UK and US album charts. The lead single, "Too Good at Goodbyes", reached number one in the UK and Australia and number four in the US. They released the single "Promises" with Calvin Harris, which peaked at number one in the UK. Smith released "Dancing with a Stranger" with Normani in 2019, which reached the top ten in the UK and the US and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards, and followed it by releasing a string of commercially successful singles "How Do You Sleep?", "To Die For" and "I'm Ready" with Demi Lovato; all of which feature on Smith's third album, Love Goes.
Smith has won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award, as well as a Golden Globe and an Academy Award through their career. Smith has been publicly gay since 2014, genderqueer since 2017, and has used they/them pronouns since 2019.
Gimme
Sam Smith Lyrics
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Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want
Want, everything I want
Is everything you got
So nut before you come over
Relax, walk before you run
Your eyes on my dun, dun-dun-dun
I need you to come closer
Voyeurs are watching us
Giving me such a rush
When I'm crazy and drunk on love
Give me what I want, give me what I want, yeah
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want
(Yeah, yeah, uh)
A when me pull up inna place, y'affi see me, see me
Cah what me want a wah yuh got, you better gi' me, gi' me
Me rock yuh body, who else a go rock yuh body fi me?
Come over yahso make me push yuh body to the limit
Let me know, give me what I need, ah (mm)
I'll follow, I'll let you lead, ayy (yeah)
Give me love, don't need no money, so
Pull me closer actually, uh
Voyeurs are watching us (voyeurs are watching us)
Giving me such a rush (giving me such a rush)
When I'm crazy and drunk on love, love
Give me what I want (give me what I want)
Give me what I want, yeah (oh, no, oh-oh)
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want
Voyeurs are watching us (voyeurs are watching us)
Giving me such a rush (giving me such a rush)
When I'm crazy and drunk on love, love (love)
Give me what I want, give me what I want, oh-ho, oh, oh
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want (give it to me, give it to me)
What I want (you know that you're driving me crazy)
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme what I want (give it to me, give it to me)
What I want (you know that you're driving me crazy)
Give me what I want
The song "Gimme" by Sam Smith, Jessie Reyez, and Koffee is a song that portrays sexual desire and the want for material possessions. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Gimme what I want" several times, emphasizing the idea that the singer wants what they want, and they want it now. The lyrics of the song are focused on the wants and needs of the singer, often presented as demands. The lyrical content is very straightforward and makes no apologies for the singer's demands.
The first verse expresses the idea that the singer wants everything the other person has to offer. They demand that the other person gives them what they want before coming over. The second verse is sung by Koffee and her lyrics are in Jamaican Patois. Koffee's verse refers to the physical aspect of the relationship and encourages the other person to push their limits. The song references "voyeurs" several times, portraying the idea that others are watching the singer and their partner. The final verse repeats the chorus and restates the theme of the song, leaving no question as to what the singer wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
I want more and more; please give me what I desire
Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want
Please fulfill my specific desires and wants
Want, everything I want
I have specific needs, wants, and desires
Is everything you got
I want all that you have
So nut before you come over
Get yourself together before coming to see me
Relax, walk before you run
Chill out and take your time; don't rush in
Your eyes on my dun, dun-dun-dun
You are paying attention to me; watching me carefully
I need you to come closer
I want us to be physically closer to each other
Voyeurs are watching us
People are observing us
Giving me such a rush
Exciting me or making me feel thrilled
When I'm crazy and drunk on love
When I am overwhelmed and consumed by love
Give me what I want, give me what I want, yeah
Please give me what I am asking for; fulfill my desires
A when me pull up inna place, y'affi see me, see me
When I arrive, you need to acknowledge my presence
Cah what me want a wah yuh got, you better gi' me, gi' me
I want what you have, so you better give it to me
Me rock yuh body, who else a go rock yuh body fi me?
I am the one who can please you physically
Come over yahso make me push yuh body to the limit
Come here and let me take you to the edge physically
Let me know, give me what I need, ah (mm)
Please communicate with me and give me what I require
I'll follow, I'll let you lead, ayy (yeah)
I am willing to do what you ask and let you take control
Give me love, don't need no money, so
I want your love more than anything else; material possessions don't matter
Pull me closer actually, uh
Physically bring me closer to you
Give me what I want
Please fulfill my desires
Oh, no, oh-oh
An exclamation of some kind; not a specific meaning
What I need, ah (mm)
What I desire or require
You know that you're driving me crazy
You are making me feel overwhelmed or consumed by desire
Give it to me, give it to me
Please provide me with what I want or desire
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Napier, Jessie Reyez, Mikayla Victoria Simpson, Mikkel E. Eriksen, Sam Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sylikacamacho
Exceptional work on this song!!! From the moment the beat dropped. I honestly can say that all 3 artists were absolutely comfortable and in their element. It looked so natural and fun. I'm super excited and proud of them. More blessings!!!
@yungjoemighty879
I've been following Koffee since Burning. I've always known she would make it to the big time. She's gonna be the biggest Jamaican artist of this decade for sure.
@jogeran4955
Outside of the main trio, can I just say how much I love all the dancers in this video: Seeing so many people presenting in such radically different ways to each other is so cool.
@kevinyounker7053
Song of the year for me . All the visuals from the album slayed and I’m so proud of Sam !
@cyberzenASMR
I love Koffee. She is absolutely nailing it. A very powerful singer. In this, she has so much control. She is gently complimenting Sam in a lyrical dance. Sexy
@sherryj738
Exactly correct
@ago3515
Oh! I thought that the one singing along side Sam was Jessie! Koffee has a nice voice indeed.
@lindasumane213
Playing this song on repeat ❤
@s-p-tmusic8190
This song is amazing it is catchy and it’s giving me that Caribbean vibz like a beach party. Who would’ve thought we needed this Collab ❤
@moderndayjenobe
Here for my girl Jessie, even if it is only to hear her sing a total of four words on repeat. 💗😘