When I Was Your Man
Sam Smith · Other Songs - Sam Smith
Our song on the radio, but it don't sound the same
When our friends talk about you it just tears me down
'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
It all just sound like uh
Too young, too dumb to realize
I should have bought you flowers and held your hand
Gave you all my hours when I had the chance
Take you to every party 'cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby is dancing, dancing with another man
My pride, my ego, my needs and my selfish ways
Caused a good strong person like you to walk out my life
Now I never, never, never get to clean up the mess I made
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
It all just sounds like uh
Too young, too dumb to realize
I should have brought you flowers and held your hand
Gave all my hours when I had the chance
Take you to every party 'cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby is dancing with another man
Although it hurts I'll be the first to say I was wrong
I know I'm probably much too late
To apologize for my mistakes
But you must know
I hope he brings you flowers and holds your hand
Gives you all his hours when he has the chance
Take you to every party 'cause I remember you loved to dance
Do all the things I should have done when I was your man
Do all the things I should have done when I was your man
When I Was Your Man - Sam Smith
Released in 2013, 'When I Was Your Man' stands as a defining track in Sam Smith's early discography, marking a pivotal shift toward soulful R&B and pop balladry. The song features a haunting vocal performance that blends vulnerability with a rich, gospel-inflected tone, characteristic of Smith's signature style. It was recorded during the sessions for the album 'In The Lonely Hour,' which became a critical and commercial success, establishing Smith as a leading figure in contemporary soul music. The track resonated globally for its raw emotional honesty and intricate production, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance. It remains a staple of Smith's repertoire, celebrated for its ability to capture the bittersweet nature of lost love.