The song "Sam" by Jessie Ware tells the story of a woman reflecting on her life as she prepares to become a mother. The lyrics describe various moments of introspection and nostalgia, as well as her hopes and fears for the future. In the first verse, the narrator is sitting in a railway station, overhearing a conversation about children and holidays in Rome. This prompts her to think about her own childhood and the need to talk to her mother about her impending motherhood. The second verse reveals her thoughts about her husband, whom she has loved since the age of seventeen. She considers him to be the only love she has known and feels a strong connection to him. However, she acknowledges her naivety in the past and reflects on how she hasn't even informed her family about the upcoming changes in her life. The chorus expresses her desire to be as brave as her mother, wondering what kind of mother she will be. She hopes her own mother knows that she has found a man who is different from her own father, and together they will raise their child. The repetition of the chorus reinforces her aspirations to be a strong and resilient mother. By the end of the song, she simplifies her focus to just herself, her baby (presumably named Sam), and her partner. The three of them become a unit, finding comfort and security in each other. Overall, "Sam" reflects the emotions and thoughts that come with the anticipation of becoming a parent, while also acknowledging the influence of one's own upbringing and relationships.
