HIM by Sam Smith is a deeply emotional song that addresses themes of love, acceptance, and religious conflict. The song is a poignant narrative that explores Smith's experience growing up as a queer individual in a religious environment. Lyrics such as 'Holy Father, we need to talk. I have a secret that I can't keep' highlight the inner turmoil and the plea for acceptance from a higher power. The repetitive use of 'Don't you try and tell me that God doesn't care for us. It is him I love, it is him I love' underscores the theme of unconditional love and the struggle to reconcile one's identity with societal and religious expectations.