Smith wrote the song after observing a marriage of someone they knew personally; it is one of the few songs on their debut album, In the Lonely Hour , that is observational rather than autobiographical. Rhetorical Elements:
The lyrics and music video use strong emotional appeals to evoke sadness and empathy. Im not the only one speed up
In the official music video , colors are used to contrast characters—the wife is often shown in white (symbolizing innocence), while the cheating husband and mistress are depicted in dark, dim settings. Smith wrote the song after observing a marriage