Her debut single, Stone Cold Sober, was released in June 2009 and entered the British charts at number 17, while her second single New York reached number 15. Her debut album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? was released on 28 September 2009, peaking at number 9 and later certified double platinum.
In 2012, she released her second studio album, Fall to Grace, which reached number two in the UK and has since been certified double-platinum. The album produced her first top ten single, Picking Up the Pieces and the top twenty cover version of INXS's Never Tear Us Apart. Her third album, A Perfect Contradiction was released in 2014 and has become her most successful album to date. The album included the top ten singles, Can't Rely on You and Only Love Can Hurt Like This, which became her highest-charting single in the UK.
Paloma's fourth and current album The Architect was released in November 2017.
Paloma won Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards in 2015 and has been nominated four other times. She has also made feature film appearances in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Dread and the 2007 remake of St Trinian's.
Just Be
Paloma Faith Lyrics
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Let's be unhappy forever
'Cause there's no one in this world
That I'd rather be unhappy with
Let's be exposed and unprotected
Let's see one another when we're weak
Let's go our separate ways in the night
Like two moths
I was born thinking
It would all be dreamy
But I know that I wouldn't be happy
That way
You wear me out with frustration and
Heartache and anger
But we wait for the wave to wash it away
Don't say nothing
Just sit next to me
Don't say nothing, shh
Just be, just be, just be
Let's let go together
Let us unfold one another
And watch all the little things that
Once drew me to you
Eventually get on my nerves
I wear you out with frustration
And heartache and anger
But we wait for the wave just to wash it away
Don't say nothing
Just sit next to me
Don't say nothing shh
Just be, just be, just be
When you're sick of the every day
When you're tired of my voice
When you tell me
You'll walk out that door
That's when I know that you'll stay
Don't say nothing
Just sit next to me
Don't say nothing
Just be, just be
Just don't say nothing
Just sit next to me
Say nothing
Just be, just be, just be
Don't say nothing, shh
Paloma Faith's song "Just Be" is a love song that describes a relationship that may not be perfect, but one where two people have found happiness in each other's company. The song expresses a desire for a long-lasting relationship where the couple can grow old together and be unhappy forever. The first verse talks about how the couple can expose their vulnerabilities to each other and still find solace in their relationship. Even if they go their separate ways, they still know they have a home to come back to, a place where they belong.
The second verse talks about how life isn't always dreamy, and the relationship can exhaust them emotionally. However, they wait for the next wave to cleanse away their frustration and heartache. The chorus then emphasizes the importance of silent companionship where words may not always be necessary. The last verse regards the possibility of the relationship getting difficult, but it concludes with the idea that just being there for each other is enough to sustain the bond.
Paloma Faith wrote "Just Be" with the help of the songwriters Ed Harcourt, Gwil Sainsbury, and Tom Barnes. It was produced by Nellee Hooper and released on November 3, 2012, and later appeared on her third studio album, "Fall to Grace."
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get old together
Let's grow old with each other and stay together for a long time.
Let's be unhappy forever
Let's accept that we will have difficulties in the future and we may never be truly happy.
'Cause there's no one in this world
That I'd rather be unhappy with
Even though we may be unhappy, I don't want to be with anyone else but you.
Let's be exposed and unprotected
Let's see one another when we're weak
Let's go our separate ways in the night
Like two moths
But know that you're flying home to me
Let's be vulnerable and open with each other, and sometimes we may need to spend some time apart, but we always know we'll come back to each other.
I was born thinking
It would all be dreamy
But I know that I wouldn't be happy
That way
I used to think life would be perfect and romantic, but I know now that true happiness requires more than that.
You wear me out with frustration and
Heartache and anger
But we wait for the wave to wash it away
Sometimes you are difficult to be with and cause me pain, but we always wait for the difficult times to pass.
Don't say nothing
Just sit next to me
Don't say nothing, shh
Just be, just be, just be
Sometimes it's enough to just be quiet and be with each other in silence.
Let's let go together
Let us unfold one another
And watch all the little things that
Once drew me to you
Let's release our inhibitions and reveal ourselves fully to each other, even if some of the little things that originally attracted us to each other may no longer be relevant.
Eventually get on my nerves
Over time, those little things that drew me to you may start to annoy me.
When you're sick of the every day
When you're tired of my voice
When you tell me
You'll walk out that door
That's when I know that you'll stay
Even when things get tough and you threaten to leave, I know deep down that you'll always stay with me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: PALOMA FAITH, MATT HALES, GREG WELLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sára
She sings with so much of passion, and she's not ashamed of being herself. I admire that! Very unique, unlike most!
Leon Malone
Her songs are so meaningful. You can tell so much effort has gone into each song. Fabulous artist ..love herxxx
Tylers Vessel
I went to a wedding the other day and the couple had their first dance to this :’) this is going to be my wedding song if I ever get a boyfriend who loves me enough to marry me lmao
Lori Wise
U will Darling ..x
Angelic7111
First time listening to this song. Beautiful expression 😊. I have been alone emotionally for a long time, but it's a perfect song to dedicate to a special someone when in love one day for sure. Big applause to this wonderful singer 👏 and the lucky couples that stick together through thick and thin in this world ❤
Darrell Mayson
Always feel better for hearing Paloma's amazing voice & soulful lyrics.
Alejandro Villafuerte
Démosle el reconocimiento a esta gran artista con su gran voz.....que todo mundo la escuché de verdad vale la pena....espectacular.....México te quiere Paloma.,..😘
Stephen Wilson
A beautiful passionate heart felt song. I feel blessed to know it exists. It deserves more recognition than it has.
Tracy Smith
Goosebumps! Where does a voice that big fit in such a little body? 💜
Russell Swateridge
I've been lucky enough to see her live twice, each time was fantastic!!! Truly a gifted singer