Stay With Me album art

Stay With Me

Sam Smith
In the Lonely Hour (2014)
Moderate 84 BPM

Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: emotive vocals, heartfelt lyrics

A soulful ballad about longing and vulnerability.

Cultural Context

A widely recognized song that catapulted Sam Smith to fame.

Listening Prompt

Let the emotion of the lyrics wash over you.

What to Expect

Begins softly and culminates in a passionate plea.

affiliate links

Listen with care

For sensory-sensitive listening, the right headphones matter.

Moods: intimate, melancholy

Safer alternatives with a similar feel

These songs share similar moods but with a gentler sensory profile.

Someone Like You
Adele safe
Photograph
Ed Sheeran safe
Liability
Lorde safe
Video Games
Lana Del Rey safe
Let Her Go
Passenger safe
← Back to Library    Check another song →