How Do You Sleep?

Sam Smith released "How Do You Sleep?" on 19 July 2019 as the third single from their third studio album Love Goes (2020). The track was co-written by Smith with Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, and Ilya, who also handled production. Its sleek, dance-oriented production marked a notable departure from the ballad-heavy work that had defined Smith's earlier career.

The song incorporates elements of electro-pop, synth-pop, and tropical house, built around a bubbly synth melody, finger snaps, and a four-on-the-floor beat. Written in the key of D♭ minor at 112 beats per minute, it was described by Rolling Stone as a slick, dance-pop banger and a bold new direction for the artist. Critical reception was generally positive, with Pitchfork calling it a sleek, self-assured pop song, though some reviewers felt the lyrics were less personal than Smith's previous work.

Commercially, "How Do You Sleep?" reached number one in Lebanon and the top ten in thirteen other countries. In the United States, it peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100, while on the UK Singles Chart it reached number seven. The song earned platinum certifications in the UK, Australia, Canada, and Poland, and gold certifications in the US and Italy. Its music video, directed by Grant Singer, features Smith in elaborate androgynous outfits performing choreographed routines in surreal, colorful sets; as of early 2025, it has accumulated over 260 million views on YouTube.[edit]