Sam Smith and Labrinth Release New Lighthouse Keeper Song

If you’re looking for a new song to listen to in the holidays, look no further than Sam Smith and Labrinth’s latest single, “The Lighthouse Keeper.” This track is the latest release from the Stay With Me singer and Diamonds star, following their acclaimed third studio album Love Goes. The track was written with and produced by Labrinth, and includes an animated video conceptualized and directed by Sam Smith.

The song is about a person who has left their loved one behind and is on the road to some unknown destination. The singer’s words to this person are that he is their lighthouse keeper, and he wishes to be their guide so that they can make it safely home.

The song was released on 20 November 2020 through Capitol Records and is available for purchase or streaming online now. It was produced and co-written by Labrinth, who also collaborated on the title track of Love Goes. The song was also given a Diamond certification by the RIAA, which commemorates 10 million sales of track-equivalent streams in the United States. The song is the first by Smith to achieve this honor, joining a handful of other artists who have received the rare certification, including Drake, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber.