Unlike typical "breakup anthems" that focus on rage or empowerment, this song explores the .

: Smith adopted the viewpoint of the "victim"—specifically the wife—who knows her husband is cheating but chooses to stay for complex emotional reasons.

The song was a massive commercial hit and remains a staple of Smith's discography.

: "You say I'm crazy / 'Cause you don't think I know what you've done" —this captures the "gaslighting" often present in failing relationships. 🎬 Cinematic Storytelling

: Smith wrote the song with Jimmy Napes after observing a friend’s marriage fall apart due to infidelity.

I'm Not The Only One, by Sam Smith | by Maria Eliadis | Medium

: The wife is shown drinking and burning her husband's clothes, yet she still welcomes him home with a smile, illustrating the "cycle of emotional breakdowns" mentioned in the lyrics. 📈 Chart Success & Legacy

: It features Dianna Agron ( Glee ) as the scorned wife and Chris Messina ( The Mindy Project ) as the unfaithful husband.

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