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.
to die for
Sam Smith Lyrics
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"Does that scare you?"
"I don't want to be alone"
I look for you
Every day
Every night
I close my eyes
From the light
As I wander down the avenue so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine living on a perfect day while my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I long for you
Just a touch (does that scare you?)
Of your hand
You don't leave my mind
Lonely days I'm feeling
Like a fool for dreaming
As I wander down the avenue so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine living on a perfect day while my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for (to die for)
I just want somebody to die for
"Does that scare you?"
"I don't want to be alone"
Pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine living on a perfect day while my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for (to die for)
The lyrics of Sam Smith's "To Die For" depict the internal struggles of a person who is longing to find someone to share their life with. The opening lines of the song, "It is if everyone dies alone/Does that scare you?/I don't want to be alone," suggest that the singer has come to the realization that ultimately everyone will be left to face their own end by themselves, but the prospect of being alone is terrifying. The repeated phrase, "I just want somebody to die for," emphasizes the singer's desperate longing for a deep connection with someone.
The theme of loneliness is further reinforced by the imagery used in the lyrics, such as "Solo shadow on a sidewalk" and "Lonely days I'm feeling/Like a fool for dreaming." The singer sees happy couples "holding hands on a runway," which contrasts sharply with their own struggle to find someone. The image of "pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday" suggests a moment of leisure and relaxation, but the singer's world is still "crashing down."
The lyrics of "To Die For" demonstrate Sam Smith's ability to capture complex emotions through simple language and imagery. The song is a poignant reflection on the human yearning for connection and the fear of being left alone.
Line by Line Meaning
It is if everyone dies alone
The idea that everyone has to die alone is concerning
Does that scare you?
Asking someone if that idea scares them
I don't want to be alone
Expressing a desire to not die alone
I look for you
Searching for someone to fill the void of loneliness
Every day
Constantly seeking companionship
Every night
Even at night, the need for someone is present
I close my eyes
Shutting out the fear and harshness of reality
From the fear
Avoiding the fear of being alone
From the light
Escaping the harsh reality of the world
As I wander down the avenue so confused
Walking aimlessly, unsure of how to satisfy the need for companionship
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pretending to be happy despite the longing for companionship
Pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday
Observing other people enjoying their time together while feeling alone
Couples holding hands on a runway
Seeing couples holding hands elicits envy and sadness
They're all posing in a picture frame whilst my world's crashing down
Feeling like everyone else is happy and life is going well while everything feels terrible
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Feeling like a lone shadow in the midst of everyone else's happiness
Just want somebody to die for
Desiring someone to love and cherish wholeheartedly
Sunshine living on a perfect day while my world's crashing down
The world may seem perfect for others, but loneliness makes it hard to enjoy
I just want somebody to die for
Reiterating the longing for companionship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jimmy Napes, Mikkel Eriksen, Sam Smith, Tor Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lifeofmeg97
**LYRICS**
(It is as everyone dies alone.)
(Does that scare you?)
(I don't wanna be alone.)
I look for you
Every day
Every night
I close my eyes
From the fear
From the light
As I wander down the avenue so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine living on a perfect day while my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I long for you
Just a touch
(Does that scare you?)
Of your hand
You don't leave my mind
Lonely days I'm feeling
Like a fool for dreaming
As I wander down the avenue so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine living on a perfect day while my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for (to die for)
I just want somebody to die for
(Does that scare you?)
(I don't wanna be alone.)
Pink lemonade sipping on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine living on a perfect day while my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for
@ivyhvnt489
It is if everyone dies alone
Does that scare you?
I don't wanna be alone
I look for you
Every day, every night
I close my eyes
From the fear, from the light
As I wander down the avenue, so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I long for you
Just a touch (does that scare you?)
Of your hand
You don't leave my mind
Lonely days, I'm feeling
Like a fool for dreaming
As I wander down the avenue, so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for (to die for)
I just want somebody to die for
(Does that scare you?)
(I don't wanna be alone)
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway (oh)
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for (to die for)
@minhangquang2426
[Intro]
It is if everyone dies alone
Does that scare you?
I don't wanna be alone
[Verse 1]
I look for you
Everyday, everynight
I close my eyes
From the fear, from the light
[Pre-Chorus]
As I wander down the avenue, so confused
Guess I'll try to force a smile
[Chorus]
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on the sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
[Verse 2]
I long for you
Just the touch
(Does that scare you?)
Of your hand
You don't leave my mind
Lonely days, I'm feeling like a fool for dreaming
[Pre-Chorus]
As I wander down the avenue, so confused
Guess I'll try to force a smile
[Chorus]
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on the sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
[Bridge]
I just want somebody to die for (To die for)
I just want somebody to die for
(Does that scare you?)
(I don't wanna be alone)
[Chorus]
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on the sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
Hmm❤
@josuepalomequepenata2531
It is if everyone dies alone
Does that scare you?
I don't wanna be alone
I look for you
Every day, every night
I close my eyes
From the fear, from the light
As I wander down the avenue, so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I long for you
Just a touch (does that scare you?)
Of your hand
You don't leave my mind
Lonely days, I'm feeling
Like a fool for dreaming
As I wander down the avenue, so confused
Guess I'll try and force a smile
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for (to die for)
I just want somebody to die for
(Does that scare you?)
(I don't wanna be alone)
Pink lemonade sippin' on a Sunday
Couples holding hands on a runway (oh)
They're all posing in a picture frame
Whilst my world's crashing down
Solo shadow on a sidewalk
Just want somebody to die for
Sunshine livin' on a perfect day
While my world's crashing down
I just want somebody to die for
I just want somebody to die for (to die for)
@andrewspidey2097
Man, this Valentine's is off to a great start !!
Alec Benjamin : Oh My God
Billie Eilish : No Time To Die
Justin Bieber : Changes
Sabrina Carpenter : Honeymoon Fades
Sam Smith : To Die For
We've been blessed already !!!!!!
Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone !!
@annisamulia4098
"I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not . The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone." Robin Williams
@amandam3685
Amen* 🙌
@PI-rb1wu
this is so true
@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587
👏👏👏👏
@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587
agree
@santoshmodi2477
Truly lovely said
@strawberrys6088
its actually crazy how many people feel sad or are alone in this world
@Elcherino123
The system making people feel inadequate make them docile and better consumers.
@BonganiPhasha
Right,was about to comment,is anybody happy in this life thing?
@srishtimishra19
it's actually sad.