Smith Вђ“ Young: Sam

by Sam Smith is a hauntingly beautiful opening statement for their second studio album, The Thrill of It All (2017). It serves as both a confession and a plea, setting a somber, introspective tone for the record. The Sound: Raw and Choral

Lyrically, "Young" is a meditation on the pressures of growing up in the public eye. Smith explores the double standards faced by young celebrities: the expectation to be a role model while still being allowed to make the "stupid" mistakes that define youth. Sam Smith – Young

: There is a palpable sense of weariness. It’s not a "fame is hard" song in a superficial way; it’s a genuine look at the fear of losing one's innocence to the scrutiny of the world. The Verdict by Sam Smith is a hauntingly beautiful opening

"The opening track 'Young' is a stunning, multi-tracked vocal piece that sets the mood for the rest of the album's themes of self-reflection." Smith explores the double standards faced by young