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.
Kissing You
Sam Smith Lyrics
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The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you
My soul cries
Heaving heart is full of pain
Oh, oh, the aching
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
Touch me deep, pure and true
Gift to me forever
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
I'm kissing you, oh
Hmm, oh, hmm
Yeah, oh, oh
Hmm
Hmm
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
I'm kissing you, oh
The lyrics of Sam Smith's song "Kissing You" convey a deep sense of longing and sadness. The opening lines, "Pride can stand a thousand trials, the strong will never fall," suggest that the singer is confident and strong-willed. However, the following line, "But watching stars without you, my soul cries," reveals that their strength crumbles when they are separated from their loved one. The absence of this person brings immense sadness and longing to their soul.
The next few lines continue to express this emotional pain. The phrase "heaving heart is full of pain" represents the singer's heavy and burdened heart. The repetition of "oh, oh, the aching" emphasizes the intensity of this pain. It is almost as if the act of kissing the person they desire intensifies their longing and agony, as reflected in the line "Cause I'm kissing you, oh. I'm kissing you, oh."
Despite the emotional turmoil, the chorus suggests that being able to touch and connect with this person is a deep and profound experience. The phrase "touch me deep, pure and true" implies that this connection goes beyond the physical and dives into the depths of their being. It is described as a gift that they want to have forever, highlighting the importance and significance of this relationship.
The repetition of "Cause I'm kissing you, oh. I'm kissing you, oh" further emphasizes the intense longing and desire the singer feels for their loved one. The song ends with the question, "Where are you now?" This serves to highlight the physical absence of their partner and the ongoing longing that persists despite the intense connection they once had.
Overall, Sam Smith's "Kissing You" captures the deep emotional pain and longing one experiences when separated from a loved one. The lyrics communicate the idea that even the strongest individuals can be brought to their knees by the absence of that special person, and the longing for their presence remains profound.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Des'ree Weekes, Timothy Atack, Desree Annette Weekes, Tim Atack
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@johnathan7802
Pride can stand a thousand trials
The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you
My soul cries
Heaving heart is full of pain
Oh, oh, the aching
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
I'm kissing you, oh
Touch me deep, pure and true
Gift to me forever
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
I'm kissing you, oh
Hmm, oh, hmm
Yeah, oh, oh
Hmm
Hmm
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
I'm kissing you, oh
@aliciabanks2293
I always love renditions of this song. Des'ree gave us an anthem when she blessed us with this in the 90s.
@blessedbeauty3989
This is one of my husband's fav songs sang by our fav singer I can't believe they did a version of it 🥰🥰
@cocktailgame6237
I saw Sam sing this live and now I feel blessed 🥰♥️
@nathanielne
Another astounding banger by Sam Smith. You never fail to impress me my g, your songs are uplifting
@user-gh4nb1de9k
It's beautiful. The tears flow by themselves
💖
@christopherblakearmijo4275
This should have been released as a single. One of the best examples of his vocals.
@strengthhealthfunctionpain4055
Just had this song for walking down the Aisle May 2023. The original , but I'm so happy to hear it re-released.. Great minds Sam!
@45910
I attended the Dublin April 15 3Arena Sam Smith concert. His voice is even more heavenly live than on recordings.
@45910
I should have said they/their voice. 😊
@Wheezysbubble
Me, my mum and sister love this song! I'm so glad Sam Smith did a cover - It's so beautiful! 🥰🥰
It should have so many more views!!!