Like I Can (feat. Jennifer Lawrence)
Sam Smith · In The Lonely Hour (Deluxe Edition) [2014]
He could be your preacher, when your soul is damned
He could be your lawyer on a witness stand but
He'll never love you like I can, can
He could be a stranger, you gave a second glance
He could be a trophy, of a one night stand
He could have your humour, that I don't understand cause
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the soul that is sore
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
He'll never love you like I can, can
A chance encounter of circumstance
Baby he's a mantra, keeps your mind entranced
He could be the silence in this mayhem, but then again
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the soul that is sore
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
We both have demons, that we can't stand
I love your demons, like devils can
If you're still seeking an honest man
And stop deceiving Lord please
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the soul that is sore
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
Like I Can
Sam Smith's 'Like I Can' features Jennifer Lawrence and serves as a standout track from his 2014 album 'In The Lonely Hour.' Released during the height of the soul-pop revival, the recording blends smooth R&B vocals with an emotive, atmospheric production style characteristic of the era. The song explores themes of vulnerability and the struggle to maintain composure amidst emotional turbulence, themes central to Smith's early discography. Its inclusion on the deluxe edition highlights its significance within the album's narrative, which often delves into heartbreak and self-discovery. The collaboration with Lawrence adds a unique vocal texture, reinforcing the track's place in Smith's catalog of intimate, genre-blending recordings that bridged pop and soul.