Not In That Way

Sam Smith · In The Lonely Hour [2014]

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



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



And I hate to say I need you

I'm so reliant

I'm so dependant

I'm such a fool



When you're not there

I find myself singing the blues

Can't bear

Can't face the truth



You will never know that feeling

You will never see through these eyes



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



You'd say I'm sorry

Believe me

I love you

But not in that way

Not In That Way

Released in 2014 on Sam Smith's debut album In The Lonely Hour, "Not In That Way" stands as a defining track of the modern soul revival. The song features Smith's signature raw vocal delivery, blending R&B sensibilities with a melancholic pop structure that explores themes of unrequited love and emotional vulnerability. Produced by the team behind the album, the recording captures a specific era where electronic textures met organic instrumentation, creating a sound that resonated globally. As a centerpiece of the album's catalogue, the track exemplifies Smith's ability to convey deep personal sentiment through melody and lyricism, cementing his status as a leading voice in contemporary soul music.