The song was written by legendary American songwriter Diane Warren , known for hits like Aerosmith’s "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing".
Faith later shared that the song reflected a painful long-distance relationship she was in between London and New York. She felt she had found "the one" but was in constant emotional pain because they couldn't be together. Lyrical Themes & Meaning Paloma Faith – Only Love Can Hurt Like This
The song explores the , depicting it as a force that is both beautiful and devastatingly painful. The song was written by legendary American songwriter
"" is a soul ballad by British singer Paloma Faith , released in May 2014 . It is the second single from her third studio album, A Perfect Contradiction . Story Behind the Song Paloma Faith – Only Love Can Hurt Like This