Sam Smith wasn’t bothered about the money when it came to negotiating their record deal, so it’s appropriate that they chose “Money On My Mind” as the lead single for their debut album. On the track, they sing about the importance of artistic integrity and independence.

In an interview with Jimmy Fallon Sam, while not altering their views on the message of the song, subsequently admitted to disliking the composition.

This track inverts the sentiments of Lil Wayne’s “Money On My Mind.”.

Sam’s focus on musical integrity was borne out in 2023 when they released “Unholy” despite some colleagues voicing unease at its originality and risque nature.