Sam Smith - Love Me More (Official Video)
The most important thing, though, is their answer to their question nearing the end of the chorus. Smith shares that the self-doubt and negativity they have inflicted on themselves slowly fades away as they learn to love themselves more.
Sam Smith - Love Me More (Official Video)
In an Instagram video showing Smith discussing the track, they explained that the song is about "trying" not to let words hurt them anymore, admitting that they "liked" that it wasn't about saying they were "over it," but about working through it all. "You're saying 'I'm trying' and that's... powerful," they admitted. In another video shared to Instagram showing a glimpse at the music video, the "Diamonds" singer told their followers, "It's taken a lifetime to be able to express this type of joy and honesty in my music and I am so happy to have you all here with me."
The lyrics to Sam Smith's "Love Me More" are pretty telling. The touching song is clearly all about self-love and learning to accept yourself the way you are, featuring lyrics such as, "Have you ever felt like being somebody else?/Feeling like that mirror isn't good for your health?/Every day, I'm trying not to hate myself/But lately, it's not hurtin' like it did before/Maybe I am learning how to love me more" (via Genius). The lyrics also touch on how Smith had to learn to love himself for who they are, as they sing, "Self-worth I had to earn" while sharing how every negative word said about them used to "burn."
The true meaning of the song is also touched on in the music video. The visual accompaniment to the song shows Smith being unapologetically themself, including dressing the way they want and putting on makeup, while it starts with home footage of him as a child. It also features a scene that shows someone wiping away words they seemingly used to worry about, such as "health" and "love," before Smith can be seen in what appears to be an LGBTQ+ club. There, they dance alongside others who are having a great time being who they truly are, all without judgement, as well as getting pretty intimate with a man. Looks like Smith has another hit on their hands!
The music video shows a montage of clips from Smith's childhood and the beginnings of their music career. It then follows the "Stay With Me" singer enjoying themselves at a party. Smith said on Instagram that they were "overjoyed" to announce the release of the new song. "I hope you love it... welcome to the beginning of a new era. This is gonna be fun."
The music video starts off with videos of them since they were a baby. The song 'Love Me More' is about finally learning how to self-love and knowing one's self-worth. "Maybe I am learning how to love me more" Sam wrote in his chorus.
Have you ever felt like being somebody else?Feeling like the mirror isn't good for your health?Every day I'm trying not to hate myselfBut lately, it's not hurting like it did beforeMaybe I am learning how to love me more
Have you ever felt like being somebody else?Feeling like the mirror isn't good for your health?Every day I'm trying not to hate myself (hate myself, oh)But lately, it's not hurting like it did beforeMaybe I am learning how to love me more
Have you ever felt like being somebody else?Feeling like the mirror isn't good for your health?(If you have, let me hear you right now)Every day I'm trying not to hate myself (yeah, yeah, yeah)But lately, it's not hurting like it did before (sweet child, oh)Maybe I am learning how to love me more 041b061a72
