"Not In That Way" is a new English song by Sam Smith, published on the SAM SMITH YouTube channel. The song was written by Sam Smith and Fraser T. Smith, and produced by Fraser T. Smith. This track is part… Read More
Not In That Way Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
And I hate to say, "I love you"
When it's so hard for me
And I hate to say I want you
When you make it so clear
You don't want me
[Chorus]
I'd never ask you 'cause deep down
I'm certain I know what you'd say
You'd say, "I'm sorry, believe me, I love you
But not in that way"
[Verse 2]
And I hate to say I need you
I'm so reliant, I'm so dependent, I'm such a fool
When you're not there, I find myself singing the blues
Can't bear, can't face the truth
[Bridge]
You will never know that feeling
You will never see through these eyes
[Chorus]
I'd never ask you 'cause deep down
I'm certain I know what you'd say
You'd say, "I'm sorry, believe me, I love you
But not in that way"
[Outro]
You'd say, "I'm sorry, believe me, I love you
But not in that way"
[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Sam Smith confesses the difficulty of expressing their love and desire for someone who clearly does not feel the same way. They acknowledge the pain of wanting someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings, making it hard for them to say "I love you" and "I want you."
[Chorus]
The chorus reflects Sam Smith's reluctance to ask for more because they already know the answer. The anticipated response from the person they love would be a gentle but firm rejection, stating that they love Sam Smith but not in a romantic way.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Sam Smith reveals their dependency and vulnerability, feeling foolish for needing someone who doesn't share the same level of affection. They admit to feeling sad and lonely when the person is not around, struggling to accept the truth of their unrequited love.
[Bridge]
The bridge highlights the emotional distance between Sam Smith and the person they love. They acknowledge that this person will never understand or experience the depth of their feelings, unable to see through Sam Smith's perspective.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the painful certainty that the person's response would always be the same—a rejection cloaked in care and affection, but ultimately a denial of romantic love.
[Outro]
The outro reiterates the anticipated rejection, reinforcing the theme of unrequited love and the unchangeable nature of the person's feelings.
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"Not In That Way" is a new English song by Sam Smith, published on the SAM SMITH YouTube channel. The song was written by Sam Smith and Fraser T. Smith, and produced by Fraser T. Smith. This track is part of the album In The Lonely Hour (10th Anniversary Edition), released on August 2, 2024.
The song "Not In That Way" deals with the theme of unrequited love. Sam Smith expresses the pain of loving someone who does not reciprocate their feelings in the same way. The lyrics capture the heartache of wanting someone who loves them only as a friend, highlighting the internal struggle of harboring feelings that cannot be openly shared or returned.
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The "Not In That Way" song is sung by Sam Smith.
The "Not In That Way" song by Sam Smith lyrics was written by Sam Smith & Fraser T. Smith.
The "Not In That Way" song by Sam Smith was produced by Fraser T. Smith.
Sam Smith released "Not In That Way" song on Aug 2, 2024.
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