I'm Not the Only One
"I'm Not the Only One" explores the difficulty of a break-up and realizing … Read Full Bio ↴"I'm Not the Only One" explores the difficulty of a break-up and realizing that you are not always the only one who has been hurt in a romantic relationship. The lyrics chart the narrator's descent into despair and self-doubt as they become aware of how they were kept in the dark and had been lied to by their partner. The chorus repeats the idea that the narrator feels "crazy" and is not believed by their partner, only for them to reaffirm that they are not the only one who has been hurt by the lies and deceit. The outro repeats that the narrator knows they are not alone in the hurt they have experienced and serves as an emotional climax to the song.

I'm Not the Only One
Sam Smith Lyrics


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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
Denyin' every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here

And 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

And 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 realise my deepest fear
By lyin' and tearin' us up

And 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
And 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

Overall Meaning

In Sam Smith's song "I'm Not the Only One", the lyrics describe a relationship where one partner has been unfaithful, and the other partner is struggling to come to terms with the betrayal. The song paints a picture of a couple who have made vows to each other but are going through a difficult time due to one's infidelity. The line "For better or for worse" highlights the solemn vow the couple made, but the partner's unfaithfulness has called into question the strength of their commitment.


The chorus of the song, where Sam sings "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", shows the partner's struggle to believe that they are the only one their partner is cheating on. The partner is aware of the infidelity, but their partner is gaslighting them, making them feel crazy and paranoid for questioning their fidelity. The partner longs for the relationship to be over but is hesitant to leave due to the emotional attachment to their partner.


In the second verse, Sam sings "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". This line highlights the partner's insecurity and fear of not being good enough for their partner, which has now been confirmed by their partner's unfaithfulness. The partner now realizes that their deepest fear has come true, and their partner's lies have caused irreparable damage to their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You and me we made a vow
We promised to stay together through thick and thin


For better or for worse
We promised to support each other through good times and bad


I can't believe you let me down
I feel disappointed and hurt that you broke our promise


But the proof's in the way it hurts
The pain I feel is a clear indication of what you've done


For months on end I've had my doubts
I've been uncertain about our relationship for a long time now


Denying every tear
I've been trying to hold back my emotions and pretend that everything is okay


I wish this would be over now
I want the pain and uncertainty to end


But I know that I still need you here
Despite everything, I'm still attached to you and don't want to let go


You say I'm crazy
You think I'm irrational for suspecting that something is wrong


'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
Your affectionate words make me feel like we're still together


I know I'm not the only one
I know that you've been unfaithful to me and that there are probably others


You've been so unavailable
You've been distant and hard to reach


Now sadly I know why
I finally understand that you've been cheating on me


Your heart is unobtainable
You're emotionally unavailable and unwilling to commit to me


Even though Lord knows you kept mine
Despite your lack of commitment, I've given you my heart and love


I have loved you for many years
I've been in love with you for a long time


Maybe I am just not enough
Perhaps I'm not what you need or want in a partner


You've made me realize my deepest fear
Your actions have confirmed my worst fear about our relationship


By lying and tearing us up
Your deceit and infidelity have destroyed our relationship


And I know, and I know, and I know
I'm fully aware of what you've done


And I know, and I know, and I know, know
The truth is clear and undeniable


I know I'm not the only one
I know that there are others who have been hurt by your actions




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Unison Rights S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Smith, James Napier

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Comments from YouTube:

@odin5327

Hope Sam finds his way back to his essence. This is epic.

@ft.shettaayyaayy4690

I'm Not The Only One is such a fall song. Happy and melancholic 10❤

@kastprod3287

I want this Sam back.

@no1tiffany

Fr

@meownurr

Same... :(

@Limboticmistisospet

I am glad I am not the only one.....that sees the change
(for the record I didn't realize I did that until after I wrote it...)

@jezreelchavez4583

@@Limboticmistisospet i see what u did there

@alcazarzaray

This Sam's always been here, this song is clearly written from an mlm perspective

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@lymeinrodrigo7389

song that made me fall in love with his voice

@scar5081

Happy 10 years of fall for you and your songs. They are part of my life, with those songs, I hit rock bottom but I also got out and now I'm happy, thanks for your lyrics. ❤

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