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Sam Smith Re-Recorded ‘Stay With Me’ & Updated Its Lyrics: ‘Sometimes, We Can Change the Past’


Sam Smith revealed that they re-recorded their breakout hit "Stay With Me," including new lyrics. Get all the details.

In an emailed note to their fans, Smith shared that they recorded a brand new version of “Stay With Me” to honor of its 10th anniversary, and changed one of the song’s lyrics in the process. Smith also altered the lyrics of the song even further when performing at the White House to honor the Respect for Marriage Act’s passing back in 2022. Elsewhere in their statement, Smith reflected on the writing and recording process of “Stay With Me,” thanking their collaborators Jimmy Napes and Tourist for helping them express complicated feelings through music.

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