Sam Smith - Stay With Me (lyrics) ◆

: After its release, similarities to Tom Petty’s "I Won't Back Down" were noted. In an amicable agreement, Petty and Jeff Lynne were added as co-writers.

: Smith wrote the song with Jimmy Napes and William Phillips in just 30 to 40 minutes . Sam Smith - Stay With Me (Lyrics)

Released in 2014 as the third single from the debut album In the Lonely Hour , "" by Sam Smith is a gospel-inspired ballad exploring the raw themes of loneliness and unrequited longing. Though it sounds like a romantic plea, Smith has described it as an "anthem for the lonely". Lyrical Meaning and Themes : After its release, similarities to Tom Petty’s

: It topped charts in over 12 countries, including the UK, Canada, and New Zealand. Sam Smith – Stay With Me Lyrics - Genius Released in 2014 as the third single from

: For the 2024 re-release, Smith changed the lyric "I'm just a man" to "baby understand" to better reflect their non-binary identity. Key Facts and Achievements

: The song won Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.