Sam Smith, Normani - Dancing With A Stranger -

: Lyrically, it captures the "frustration and loneliness of heartbreak" —specifically the act of using a nameless new person to temporarily mask the pain of a lost love. Critical Reception

: Handled by Stargate and Jimmy Napes, the production is "suave and silky," featuring a "pulsating" beat and warped synths that evoke a "dimly lit," late-night club vibe. Sam Smith, Normani - Dancing With A Stranger

: Beyond charts, Smith noted the song helped trigger their transition into a nonbinary person , igniting a new sense of "freedom" in their writing. : Lyrically, it captures the "frustration and loneliness