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.
One Day At a Time
Sam Smith Lyrics
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And rely on the stars
We've been so lost lately
We forgot who we are
But I got everything I need, baby
In the palms of your touch
In a world of dark distractions
It can all get too much
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
Can we light a cigarette
And talk about days gone by?
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Take it one day at a time
I know you're feeling weighed down tonight
And you can't find the breaks
Every day is too long for you
You were sworn to your fate
But we got everything we need, baby
In the memories we make
In a world of reinventions
It's never too late
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
Can we light a cigarette
And talk about days gone by?
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Take it one day at a time
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
There is nothing that we've done wrong
That can't be made right
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it
Grab a bottle and take it
Grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
The lyrics to Sam Smith's song "One Day At a Time" are comforting and reflective, reminding the listener to take a step back from the chaos of life and focus on the present moment. The opening lines, "Let's turn off our phones tonight / And rely on the stars", suggest a desire to disconnect from technology and fully immerse oneself in nature. The next line, "We've been so lost lately / We forgot who we are", speaks to the common experience of feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from oneself due to the stresses of daily life.
However, the singer finds solace and comfort in the presence of their partner, who provides everything they need "in the palms of your touch". The line "In a world of dark distractions / It can all get too much" adds to this idea, emphasizing the constant barrage of negative news and information that can be overwhelming at times. The imagery of sitting by an English river and reminiscing about "days gone by" further emphasizes the desire to slow down and focus on the present moment, rather than constantly looking towards the future.
The lyrics also acknowledge the burden of past mistakes and negative experiences, with the line "You were sworn to your fate" suggesting a sense of helplessness or lack of control. Despite this, the singer reminds their partner that they have everything they need in the memories they create together, and that it's never too late to start anew. The repeated refrain of "Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time" emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present moment and taking small, manageable steps towards healing and growth.
Overall, the lyrics to "One Day At a Time" provide a gentle reminder to slow down, disconnect from distractions, and focus on the present moment with the people who matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's turn off our phones tonight
We should disconnect from technology for the night
And rely on the stars
Let's appreciate the natural world instead of solely depending on our phones
We've been so lost lately
We have felt disconnected or unsure of ourselves recently
We forgot who we are
We have neglected our true selves and values
But I got everything I need, baby
I am content with just being with you
In the palms of your touch
Your physical touch is comforting and reassuring
In a world of dark distractions
There are many things that can distract us or bring negativity
It can all get too much
These distractions can become overwhelming
So let's sit by an English river
Let's take a peaceful moment to appreciate nature together
'Til the water runs dry
Let's stay there for as long as we want
Can we light a cigarette
Can we just have a moment of relaxation and conversation
And talk about days gone by?
Can we reminisce about our past experiences
We're neither saints or sinners
We are not perfect, but we strive to do our best
So leave your history behind
Don't let your past define you or hold you back
Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Let's enjoy the moment and not worry about the future
I know you're feeling weighed down tonight
I can sense that something is troubling you
And you can't find the breaks
You are struggling to find a way to stop and take a break
Every day is too long for you
You feel like each day is too much to handle
You were sworn to your fate
You feel like you have no control over your life
But we got everything we need, baby
As long as we are together, we have all we need
In the memories we make
Our experiences and moments together are what matter most
In a world of reinventions
A world where we can constantly change and evolve
It's never too late
We can always make positive changes in our lives
There is nothing that we've done wrong
We are not defined by our mistakes
That can't be made right
We can always try to make amends for past wrongdoings
Grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Let's continue to enjoy each other's company and take life as it comes
Grab a bottle and take it
Let's enjoy ourselves without worrying about anything else
Grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Let's focus on the present moment and not stress about the future
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sam Smith, Simon Aldred
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tasia roo
Let's turn off our phones tonight
And rely on the stars
We've been so lost lately
We forgot who we are
But I got everything I need, baby
In the palms of your touch
In a world of dark distractions
It can all get too much
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
Can we light a cigarette
And talk about days gone by?
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Take it one day at a time
I know you're feeling weighed down tonight
And you can't find the breaks
Every day is too long for you
You were sworn to your fate
But we got everything we need, baby
In the memories we make
In a world of reinventions
It's never too late
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
Can we light a cigarette
And talk about days gone by?
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Take it one day at a time
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
There is nothing that we've done wrong
That can't be made right
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it
Grab a bottle and take it
Grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Isabella Michelle Aguilar Maldonado
I feel like everyone needs to listen to this inspiring song at least once this days....
Grace
This song got me through one of the hardest times in my life. Wishing love, happiness and strength to everyone who needs it 💕
tasia roo
Let's turn off our phones tonight
And rely on the stars
We've been so lost lately
We forgot who we are
But I got everything I need, baby
In the palms of your touch
In a world of dark distractions
It can all get too much
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
Can we light a cigarette
And talk about days gone by?
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Take it one day at a time
I know you're feeling weighed down tonight
And you can't find the breaks
Every day is too long for you
You were sworn to your fate
But we got everything we need, baby
In the memories we make
In a world of reinventions
It's never too late
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
Can we light a cigarette
And talk about days gone by?
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Take it one day at a time
So let's sit by an English river
'Til the water runs dry
There is nothing that we've done wrong
That can't be made right
We're neither saints or sinners
So leave your history behind
Let's grab a bottle and take it
Grab a bottle and take it
Grab a bottle and take it one day at a time
Rocio Enriquez
"""Tengo todo lo que necesito en las palmas de tus manos. """ Que hermosa oración, directo al corazón 💗💖💖💗💗
claire kuria
In a world of reinvention its never too late💖💖
Rosse Reyes
There's nothing that we've done wrong that can't be made right
Kimberly Anne
"Let' sit by an English river, till the water runs dry"
that's... a long time with someone🥺😭
Olivier Speville
Definitely one of Sam's best song! Omg
Quiron Chappell
Sam Smith could change all the hate in the world with this song. Grab a bottle and take it one day at a time!
Zeke Odima
O my fucking fire. This shit is heat right here. His music is liquid plasma. Don't listen too much u might get burned in this bih!