: The video follows Smith leaving a house and walking down a quiet street, transitioning into a room and eventually a church where they perform with a choir.
Over time, Smith’s relationship with the song has evolved. In 2022, after coming out as non-binary, Smith officially changed a key lyric during a performance at the White House. The original line, "cuz I'm just a man," was updated to "baby understand," a change Smith found "really important" to reflect their identity. This updated version was later recorded for the 10th-anniversary edition of In The Lonely Hour . Sam Smith - Stay With Me (Official Video)
4 Apr 2014 — so Stay with Me is about um uh One Night Stand. and you not wanting them to leave in the morning jamie's amazing he's so talented. YouTube·SamSmithVEVO : The video follows Smith leaving a house
: Director Jamie Thraves noted that the idea for the video came from Smith, aiming for a simple, emotional connection rather than something "clever". The original line, "cuz I'm just a man,"
If you'd like more details on the or the specific Grammy-winning remix by Darkchild, just let me know. Sam Smith - Stay With Me (Behind The Scenes)
The song and video marked a turning point in Smith's career, eventually earning them Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
Released in March 2014, the official music video for breakout hit " Stay With Me " is a soulful, minimalist visual directed by Jamie Thraves . Filmed in the De Beauvoir Town area of London, the video captures the raw, lonely essence of a gospel-inspired ballad. The Story Behind the Visuals