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.
Young
Sam Smith Lyrics
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And not be afraid to lose
Cry on my own
Me and my bottle
These are the things I choose
But they're watching me, judging me
Making me feel so used
That all I wanna do is
Get a little wild
Get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and
Not feel like I'm tied to them
If you wanna judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong
I'm young
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
I wanna fight
And fall off the tables
Then wait to regret last night
My heavy heart pounds deep like a dagger
'Cause I'm not afraid
To bite
But they're watching me, judging me
Making me feel so used
Can't you see
That all I wanna do is
Get a little wild
Get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and
Not feel like I'm tied to them
If you wanna judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong
I'm young
Get a little wild
Get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and
Not feel like I'm tied to them
If you wanna judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong
I'm young
In "Young" by Sam Smith, the singer expresses their desire to live life fearlessly and to embrace their youth. They long for the freedom to make mistakes without being judged by others, to cry alone with their bottle, and to kiss a hundred boys without feeling tied to them. The slow, melancholic melody and the powerful vocals of Sam Smith convey the emotions that come with being young and wanting to explore and experience everything.
The opening lines, “I wanna be wild and young / And not be afraid to lose / Cry on my own / Me and my bottle / These are the things I choose" reveal the singer's need to break free from expectations and social constraints. The chorus emphasizes this desire, repeating the lines “Get a little wild / Get a little high / Kiss a hundred boys and / Not feel like I'm tied to them." The singer challenges anyone who wants to judge them to “Go and load the gun," insisting that they have done nothing wrong.
In the second verse, the singer goes on to say that they want to fight and fall off the tables, and not regret the past night. They show that they are not afraid to take risks even though they may feel judged by others. The powerful lyric, “My heavy heart pounds deep like a dagger / 'Cause I'm not afraid to bite" also emphasizes the emotional weight of fearlessly living life. In essence, "Young" by Sam Smith is a celebration of youthful energy, exploration, and trying new things while discouraging a culture of judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be wild and young
I desire to be full of life and energy, unencumbered by responsibilities and free to live in the moment.
And not be afraid to lose
I do not want to live my life in fear of failure or the consequences of my actions.
Cry on my own
I am willing to face my emotions alone, without the comfort of others.
Me and my bottle
I seek solace in alcohol to numb my pain and escape reality.
These are the things I choose
This is my way of coping and the lifestyle I have chosen for myself.
But they're watching me, judging me
Others are scrutinizing my behavior and criticizing me for not conforming to societal norms.
Making me feel so used
Their judgment makes me feel like an object that exists only for their entertainment or validation.
Can't you see
I wish you could understand my perspective and see things from my point of view.
That all I wanna do is
My desires are simple and innocent.
Get a little wild
I want to let loose and have fun without any inhibitions.
Get a little high
I want to feel the rush of adrenaline and escape from reality.
Kiss a hundred boys and
I want to experience love and intimacy without any obligations or expectations.
Not feel like I'm tied to them
I do not want to feel obligated to anyone or be bound by a commitment.
If you wanna judge me, then
If you feel the need to criticize me or impose your expectations upon me,
Go and load the gun
I am not afraid of your threats or condemnation.
I've done nothing wrong
I have not committed any crime or harmed anyone by living my life on my own terms.
I'm young
I have the right to live my life and make mistakes without being judged or punished harshly for them.
I wanna fight
I am not afraid of confrontations or standing up for myself.
And fall off the tables
I am willing to take risks and be reckless, even if it leads to embarrassment or injury.
Then wait to regret last night
I am aware of the consequences of my actions and am willing to face them later.
My heavy heart pounds deep like a dagger
I feel a deep sense of sadness and pain, but I am willing to bear it and move forward.
'Cause I'm not afraid
I have the courage to face my fears and pursue my desires, even if it means taking risks or facing criticism.
To bite
I am not afraid of the consequences of my actions or the opinions of others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Samuel Frederick Smith, Steven McCutcheon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@codysakhile3141
[Verse 1]
I want to be wild and young
And not be afraid to lose
Cry on my own
Me and my bottle
These are the things I choose
[Chorus]
But they're watching me, judging me
Making me feel so used
Can't you see that all I wanna do
Is get a little wild, get a little high?
Kiss a hundred boys and not feel like I'm tied to them
If you were to judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong, I'm young
[Verse 2]
Oh-oh, oh-oh
I want to fight
And fall off the tables
Then wake to regret last night
My heavy heart pounds deep like a dagger
'Causе I'm not afraid to bite
[Chorus]
But they're watching mе, judging me
Making me feel so used
Can't you see that all I wanna do
Is get a little wild, get a little high?
Kiss a hundred boys and not feel like I'm tied to them
If you were to judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong, I'm young
Get a little wild, get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and not feel like I'm tied to them
If you want to judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong, I'm young
@arunmusic26
LYRICS
I wanna be wild and young
And not be afraid to lose
Cry on my own
Me and my bottle
These are the things I choose
But they're watching me, judging me
Making me feel so used
Can't you see
That all I wanna do is
Get a little wild
Get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and
Not feel like I'm tied to them
If you wanna judge me then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong
I'm young
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
I wanna fight
And fall off the tables
Then wait to regret last night
My heavy heart pounds deep like a dagger
'Cause I'm not afraid
To bite
But they're watching me, judging me
Making me feel so used
Can't you see
That all I wanna do is
Get a little wild
Get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and
Not feel like I'm tied to them
If you wanna judge me then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong
I'm young
Get a little wild
Get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and
Not feel like I'm tied to them
If you wanna judge me then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong
I'm young
(byw i'm a singer/songwriter inspired by Lauv and Jeremy Zucker. It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regret💛. Have a good day)
@xavvl0
[edit] : someone said i was copying from genius. yes, i did ONLY because it is easier for all of you to understand deeper about the song. i'm so sorry i didn't mention this earlier. tpwk.
[Verse 1]
I want to be wild and young
And not be afraid to lose
Cry on my own
Me and my bottle
These are the things I choose
[Chorus]
But they're watching me, judging me
Making me feel so used
Can't you see that all I wanna do
Is get a little wild, get a little high?
Kiss a hundred boys and not feel like I'm tied to them
If you were to judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong, I'm young
[Verse 2]
Oh-oh, oh-oh
I want to fight
And fall off the tables
Then wake to regret last night
My heavy heart pounds deep like a dagger
'Cause I'm not afraid to bite
[Chorus]
But they're watching me, judging me
Making me feel so used
Can't you see that all I wanna do
Is get a little wild, get a little high?
Kiss a hundred boys and not feel like I'm tied to them
If you were to judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong, I'm young
Get a little wild, get a little high
Kiss a hundred boys and not feel like I'm tied to them
If you want to judge me, then
Go and load the gun
I've done nothing wrong, I'm young
@maulanaramadhan120
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!💖🖤❤️今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！この日のライブ配信は、かならりやばかったですね！１万人を超える人が見ていたもん（笑）やっぱり人参最高！まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした,.💖🖤
在整個人類歷史上，強者，富人和具有狡猾特質的人捕食部落，氏族，城鎮，城市和鄉村中的弱者，無`'守和貧窮成員。然而，人類的生存意願迫使那些被拒絕，被剝奪或摧毀的基本需求的人們找到了一種生活方式，並繼續將其DNA融入不斷發展的人類社會。.說到食物，不要以為那些被拒絕的人只吃垃圾。相反，他們學會了在被忽視的肉類和蔬菜中尋找營養。他們學會了清潔，切塊，調味和慢燉慢燉的野菜和肉類，在食品市場上被忽略的部分家用蔬菜和肉類，並且學會了使用芳香的木煙（如山核桃，山核桃和豆科灌木 來調味食物煮的時候 1618762239
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—L—o—V—e—S—e-X———❤️😘
..👍
!💖🖤❤️今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！この日のライブ配信は、かならりやばかったですね！１万人を超える人が見ていたもん（笑）やっぱり人参最高！まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした,.
💖🖤在整個人類歷史上，強者，富人和具有狡猾特質的人捕食部落，氏族，城鎮，城市和鄉村中的弱者，無`'守和貧窮成員。然而，人類的生存意願迫使那些被拒絕，被剝奪或摧毀的基本需求的人們找到了一種生活方式，並繼續將其DNA融入不斷發展的人類社會。.
說到食物，不要以為那些被拒絕的人只吃垃圾。相反，他們學會了在被忽視的肉類和蔬菜中尋找營養。他們學會了清潔，切塊，調味和慢燉慢燉的野菜和肉類，在食品市場上被忽略的部分家用蔬菜和肉類，並且學會了使用芳香的木煙（如山核桃，山核桃和豆科灌木 來調味g食物煮的時候 1618760989
@MrCred_
Producer: what instruments do u wanna put in???
Sam Smith: my voice is an instrument
@eightful
by definition that’s correct
@denizbluemusic
theres also a vocoder in the back
@chocolaty777
I can't listen to this without thinking about seinna mae
@visattojaner6639
Girl really danced to "inspire" as her last Ditch effort to get out of the drama lmao
@destineyjoseph5194
@@visattojaner6639 and lyrics in the song ain't doing her justice 🤦♀️
@shishboombruh9664
Same, and I hate it...
@ObsidianScarab923
Sam Smith really said I dont need instruments to make my fans cry
@x511100x
Sam Smith is the only artist with albums that I never press the skip song button on
@chloejamieson4885
Same