Sam Smith released the single “Too good at goodbyes” to mark his return to music.
The gospel-tinged ballad was co-written with Jimmy Napes, who collaborated with Smith on half a dozen of the “In the lonely hour” album, and Stargate (Rihanna, Coldplay, Sia).
“This song is about a relationship I was in and it’s basically about getting good at getting dumped” Sam explains. “I’m still very, very single. I think I’m even more single than I was when I released ‘In the Lonely Hour’, so I’m insanely single. People are going to see, this one as I’ve said is about me and something that I’ve gone through”.
Directed by Luke Monaghan, the clip shows different couples captured in intimate moments.
The London-based musician’s new album will be out next months, before Christmas. He also teased that the LP will include collaboration with Timbaland and a special duet.
His last album “In the lonely hour”
Smith’s last full album “In the Lonely Hour” went seven-times platinum in the UK and double-platinum in the US. It also spawned a string of hits including the number ones “Money on my mind”, “Stay with me” and “Lay me down”.
Lyrics:
You must think that I’m stupid
You must think that I’m a fool
You must think that I’m new to this
But I have seen this all before
I’m never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
‘Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I’m never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt
And every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
I’m way too good at goodbyes
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
I know you’re thinkin’ I’m heartless
I know you’re thinkin’ I’m cold
I’m just protectin’ my innocence
I’m just protectin’ my soul
I’m never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
‘Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I’m never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt
And every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way to good at goodbyes
(I’m way to good at goodbyes)
I’m way too good at goodbyes
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you’ll see me cry
(No way that you’ll see me cry)
I’m way too good at goodbyes
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No
No, no, no, no, no
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you’ll see me cry)
Ahhh~
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
And every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes
