September 17th of 2020, Sam Smith released a new single with a promise of a third album to come out soon, and it is a vibe to catch. Sam Smith is an artist we love for his slow, mellow, sad songs, that have the beat, tone, and atmosphere for when it comes to emotional songs. After his last few releases which included “I’m Ready” featuring Demi Lovato, “How Do You Sleep”, “To Die For”, and a few more, there was a noticeable tone change in the music. It started moving away from the classical slow sad songs about break-ups or unfortunate relationships, and into more upbeat songs, promoting independence, and reflecting on back to being in the right headspace where you prioritize yourself.
If quarantine was the time for anything, it would be self-discovery and the self-care everyone was holding themselves back from. Looking at the lyrics, Sam goes on to describe a post-breakup situation, where there is hurt from the damage, but there is also the relief of being alone and unbothered. In simpler terms: you can feel more powerful being alone than being with someone who isn’t right for you. Even taking a glance at the music video, it goes to show there is nothing in the room and hallway. Through the video, warm-toned lights come in through the casted dark flashes, and he acts just like the lyrics describe him – feeling great of being free. Observing the lyrics in comparison to the music video and the synchronous beats of the song gives you a reason to stand up and take control. You can see a free-spirited Sam, who is moving on from the past. After watching the video and listening to the song, it’s almost like a subconscious goal was created – wanting to achieve that free-spirited and unbothered personality.
Link to the Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RvAKRoIDqU