: Smith wrote the song with Jimmy Napes and William Phillips in just 30 to 40 minutes .
: There is no actual choir on the track. Smith layered their own voice roughly 20 times , standing in different parts of the room to create the anthemic gospel sound. Sam Smith - Stay With Me (Lyrics)
: After its release, similarities to Tom Petty’s "I Won't Back Down" were noted. In an amicable agreement, Petty and Jeff Lynne were added as co-writers. : Smith wrote the song with Jimmy Napes
: Lines like "But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man" highlight a fundamental human need for connection, even if it is fleeting. even if it is fleeting.
