Sam Smith - Stay With Me (official Video) Page

The song and video marked a turning point in Smith's career, eventually earning them Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

: The video follows Smith leaving a house and walking down a quiet street, transitioning into a room and eventually a church where they perform with a choir. Sam Smith - Stay With Me (Official Video)

4 Apr 2014 — so Stay with Me is about um uh One Night Stand. and you not wanting them to leave in the morning jamie's amazing he's so talented. YouTube·SamSmithVEVO The song and video marked a turning point

While many listeners interpret the song as a grand romantic plea, Smith has clarified that the narrative is actually about the fleeting, hollow nature of a one-night stand . and you not wanting them to leave in

Over time, Smith’s relationship with the song has evolved. In 2022, after coming out as non-binary, Smith officially changed a key lyric during a performance at the White House. The original line, "cuz I'm just a man," was updated to "baby understand," a change Smith found "really important" to reflect their identity. This updated version was later recorded for the 10th-anniversary edition of In The Lonely Hour .