Paloma Faith - Picking Up The Pieces May 2026
: The single has been certified Platinum in the UK by the BPI.
: Faith portrays both herself and an "imaginary version of the perfect woman". Her character becomes wax-like and melts to symbolize the emotional crumbling caused by the relationship's strain.
The themes and production of the parent album, ? Paloma Faith - Picking Up the Pieces
: The aesthetic was inspired by the works of David Lynch, specifically Twin Peaks , The Shining , and the film 2046 .
: It explores the insecurity and self-doubt that comes with dating someone still recovering from a previous relationship. : The single has been certified Platinum in
: Lyrics like "Do you think of her when you're with me?" highlight the struggle of feeling compared to a partner's "perfect" ex-girlfriend.
Explore the cinematic music video and live acoustic versions of this soul anthem: Paloma Faith - Picking Up the Pieces (Official Video) 27.7M views · 14 years ago YouTube · PalomaFaithVEVO Paloma Faith - Picking Up The Pieces (Acoustic Session) 1.3M views · 13 years ago YouTube · PalomaFaithVEVO Paloma Faith - Picking Up the Pieces (Eden Sessions) 331K views · 10 years ago YouTube · PalomaFaithVEVO Paloma Faith - Picking Up the Pieces ACOUSTIC + LYRICS 46K views · 13 years ago YouTube · Miss Jade The themes and production of the parent album,
: Helmed by Nellee Hooper (known for work with Björk and Massive Attack) and co-produced by Jake Gosling.