Not In That Way

"Not In That Way" is a song from the album In the Lonely Hour by Sam Smith.

Concept
This song is about when the singer tells somebody he loves them, but the person responds by saying something along the lines of, "I love you too but not in that (a romantic) way."

Lyrics
And I hate to say I love you When it's so hard for me And I hate to say I want you When you make it so clear You don't want me

I'd never ask you cause deep down I'm certain I know what you'd say You'd say I'm sorry believe me I love you but not in that way

And I hate to say I need you I'm so reliant I'm so dependent I'm such a fool

When you're not there I find myself singing the blues Can't bear Can't face the truth

You will never know that feeling You will never see through these eyes

I'd never ask you 'Cause deep down I'm certain I know what you'd say You'd say I'm sorry Believe me I love you But not in that way

You'd say I'm sorry Believe me I love you But not in that way