Picking Up the Pieces
Paloma Faith
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Do you think of her? When you're with me? Repeat the memories you made together Whose face do you see? Do you wish I was a bit more like her? Am I too loud? I play the clown To cover up all these doubts Perfect heart She's flawless She's the other woman Shining in her splendor You were lost Now she's gone And I'm picking up the pieces I watch you cry But you don't see that I'm the one by your side 'Cause she's gone In her shadow is it me you see? 'Cause all that's left is you and I And I'm picking up the pieces she left behind I found a photograph behind the TV You look so happy are you missing the way it used to be? And I have changed this room around more often lately It's clear that we And these four walls Still known as hers and yours Perfect part She's flawless She's the other woman Shining in her splendor You were lost Now she's gone And I'm picking up the pieces I watch you cry But you don't see that I'm the one by your side 'Cause she's gone In her shadow is it me you see? 'Cause all that's left is you and I And I'm picking up the pieces she left behind Are we liars in denial? Are we smoke without the fire? Tell me please is this worth it? I deserve it 'Cause she's gone And I'm picking up the pieces I watch you cry But you don't see that I'm the one by your side 'Cause she's gone In her shadow is it me you see? 'Cause all that's left is you and I And I'm picking up the pieces She left behind Oh, I'm picking up the pieces Of a broken heart Who will save them? Who will save them? I'm picking up the pieces Oh, I'm picking up the pieces Somebody save me Somebody save me Oh, oh, oh, oh
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Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, CHRIS FARREN, BLAIR DALEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Information"Picking Up the Pieces" is the lead single from Paloma Faith's second studio album, "Fall to Grace."
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Release DataIt was released in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2012.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Paloma Faith herself along with Wayne Hector and Tim Powell.
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Song Theme"Picking Up the Pieces" explores the insecurities and heartbreak felt when being the next person to start a romantic relationship with someone who's still emotionally attached to his ex.
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, the song peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Faith's highest charting single to date.
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Video RepresentationThe music video for the song draws heavy inspiration from the fairytale 'Snow White' with Paloma playing a version of the evil queen.
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Critical ReceptionMost critics who reviewed "Picking Up the Pieces" gave it rave reviews, stating Paloma's powerful and soulful voice is showcased exceptionally well in this song.
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Award NominationsIn 2013, the song was nominated for Best British Single at the Brit Awards.
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Live PerformancesFaith performed "Picking Up the Pieces" live for the first time on The Voice UK. She also sang it at Capital FM's Summertime Ball in 2012.
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Song FormatThe song is approximately 3 minutes 35 seconds long and was released under the label RCA Records.
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Global ReachBeyond the UK, the song also enjoyed chart success in countries like Ireland, Scotland, and Australia.
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