Samm Henshaw – Under God [Single + Video]

Samm Henshaw‘s “Under God” doesn’t hold back when it comes to tackling heartbreak, but what sets it apart is how it deals with that weight with a sense of spirit lifting release. Produced by Josh Grant and the production duo The Orphanage (Zaire Koalo and Trevor Brown), the track opens with some mellow guitar strumming and an angelic vocal backing before crashing (no pun intended) into the main groove—a tight drumline paired with a bass that channels some greasy ’70s funk energy.  There’s even a touch of bright string samples weaving through the mix, adding depth without taking over.

Henshaw’s lyrics go deep here. “Now I’m under God, I guess I’m finally over you” fills the space with meaning—it’s the whole point of the track. He talks about letting go and finding calm in the wreckage. There’s a bluntness in his delivery too, like when he drops, “Baby, here’s the thing, see, I don’t miss you,” making it clear that he’s done trying to hold onto something that’s already gone. While, the line “Gave you every second on my wrist (On my wrist)/ Even with that, still, you needed more time” sums up the frustration—he gave it all, but it was never enough.

“Under God” moves in a way that blends the spiritual with the personal, like they’re two sides of the same coin. Samm’s voice brings this grounded, old-soul-in-a-young-body energy. It cuts through the emotional weight and shows strength by giving us a man who’s not too scared to say how he feels inside. The production stays lean, no extra flash—just every element pulling its weight, pushing the theme of moving forward, releasing what’s behind, and piecing together clarity from the chaos.

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