Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. They rose to prominence in October 2012 after being featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. Smith was subsequently featured on Naughty Boy's "La La La", which became a number one single in May 2013. In December 2013, they were nominated for the 2014 Brit Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll, winning both.

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.

Safe with Me
Sam Smith Lyrics

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(My heartbeat)
(My heartbeat)
(My heartbeat)
(My heartbeat)

If you ever need me
Just tell me, and I'll be there
'Cause I was built for you

Yes, I was built to carry all your feelings

'Cause I won't let them know
I won't let you go, baby
I don't care what your past is
I don't need no answers
Just have faith in me

Don't you know your secret's safe with me? (my heartbeat, my heartbeat)
All your worries can be put to, can be put to sleep (my heartbeat)
Don't you know your secret's safe with me? (my heartbeat, my heartbeat)
All your worries can be put, can be put to sleep (my heartbeat)

No need to step back
Don't be scared, I got you, you know that
I'm here when you're sad
When all of your clouds turn black

'Cause I won't let them know
I won't let you go, baby
I don't care what your past is
I don't need no answers
Just have faith in me

Don't you know your secret's safe with me? (my heartbeat, my heartbeat)
All your worries can be put to, can be put to sleep (my heartbeat)

Don't you know your secret's safe with me? (my heartbeat, my heartbeat)
All your worries can be put, can be put to sleep (my heartbeat)

Overall Meaning

The song Safe With Me by Sam Smith is a touching and emotional tribute to someone he cares deeply about. The song is about trust and comfort, and the idea that no matter what troubles or worries that person may have, they can always feel safe and secure with him. The lyrics are full of heart and passion, with Smith promising to be there for this person whenever they need him, to help carry their emotions and keep their secrets.

In the first verse of the song, Smith sings about how he was "built for you" and how he will always be there for this person. The chorus repeats the phrase "don't you know your secret's safe with me" over and over again, emphasizing the idea that this person can trust him completely. In the second verse, Smith promises to be a source of comfort and support for the person he cares about, even during their darkest moments.

The song's bridge is particularly powerful, with Smith singing "No need to step back, don't be scared, I got you, you know that." This line perfectly encapsulates the theme of the song, which is that this person can always rely on him for strength and support. The repeated phrase "my heartbeat" throughout the song also symbolizes the intimacy and closeness between the two people, as if their heartbeats are intertwined.

Line by Line Meaning

My heartbeat
Repetition of the line signifies the singer's emotional commitment to the person they are addressing. The sound of their heartbeat serves to reassure and comfort the listener.

If you ever need me
The singer is offering their support and willingness to be there for the other person no matter what.

Just tell me, and I'll be there
The singer is making a promise to be present and available whenever the other person needs them.

'Cause I was built for you
The artist is expressing the depth of their emotional connection to the other person, suggesting that they were created solely to be with them.

Yes, I was built to carry all your feelings
The artist is willing to take on the other person's emotions and carry their burdens.

'Cause I won't let them know
The singer is promising to keep the other person's secrets safe and not reveal their deepest thoughts and fears to others.

I won't let you go, baby
The singer is not going to leave the other person alone to deal with their problems. Their commitment is unwavering.

I don't care what your past is
The artist is assuring the other person that their past does not matter and that they will not be judged based on their history.

I don't need no answers
The artist is not expecting the other person to explain everything or provide all the answers. They are simply offering their support.

Just have faith in me
The artist is asking the other person to trust in their commitment and believe that they will be there to help them through any difficulty.

Don't you know your secret's safe with me? (my heartbeat, my heartbeat)
The singer is repeating the promise to keep the other person's secrets safe and using the sound of their heartbeat as a reminder of the depth of their connection.

All your worries can be put to, can be put to sleep (my heartbeat)
The artist is suggesting that the sound of their heartbeat can help the other person to find peace and tranquility, allowing them to overcome their worries.

No need to step back
The singer is reassuring the other person that they do not need to be afraid or hold back. They can be honest and open without fear of judgment or rejection.

Don't be scared, I got you, you know that
The singer is letting the other person know that they are not alone and that they have their back, no matter what.

I'm here when you're sad
The singer is reminding the other person that they are there for them when they are feeling down or depressed.

When all of your clouds turn black
The artist is acknowledging that the other person is going through a difficult period and suggesting that they can help to lighten the load.

All your worries can be put, can be put to sleep (my heartbeat)
The artist is repeating their promise to help the other person find peace and rest in the sound of their heartbeat.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN ROSS ASH, SAM SMITH

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