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.
New York
Paloma Faith Lyrics
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The pages turn and the tale unfolds
He left me for another lady
She stood so tall and she never slept
There was not one moment he could regret
He left me for another lady
He took my hand one day and told me
Me disbelieving
And I I I I I I I I
Had to let him go
Her name was New York, New York
And she took his heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She had poisoned his sweet mind
Mmmm
The wolves they howled for my lost soul
I fell down a deep black hole
He left me for another lady
She poured the drinks and she poured the power
Diamond girl who could talk for hours
He left me for another lady
Now I am on my own
He told me he was leaving
And I was pleading
And I I I I I I I I
Had to let him go
Her name was New York, New York
And she took his heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She had poisoned his sweet mind
The greatest times
I don't want to hear it
Your new laughter lines
I don't want to hear it
The new found friends she introduced you to
I don't wanna know them I just want to be with you
Please don't make me go to
New York
New York
She took your heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She poisoned your sweet mind
Her name was New York, New York
And she took your heart away oh my
Her name was New York, New York
She had poisoned your sweet mind
She poisoned your sweet mind
Paloma Faith's New York is a beautifully melancholic song that is about a woman who has been left alone by her partner, who has left her for another woman. The song is about the betrayal and heartbreak that the woman feels and how she is struggling to cope with it. The song is not just about love and heartbreak, but also about the city that the man has left her for, New York.
The lyrics are powerful and evocative, using imagery and metaphors to depict the woman's pain and loss. The opening lines about the days being long and the nights so cold set the mood for the song. The line "The pages turn and the tale unfolds" refers to the story of their relationship, which has come to an end. The woman's partner has left her for another woman named New York, who is personified as an irresistible and alluring force. The line "The wolves they howled for my lost soul" expresses the woman's despair and loneliness, and the metaphor of falling down a deep black hole represents the depth of her emotional turmoil.
The chorus, "Her name was New York, New York / And she took his heart away oh my / She had poisoned his sweet mind," is a powerful statement about the city, which is portrayed as the cause of the man's betrayal. The woman is pleading with her partner not to leave her for New York, and her jealousy and pain are palpable in the lines "The new found friends she introduced you to / I don't wanna know them I just want to be with you / Please don't make me go to / New York."
Line by Line Meaning
The days were long and the nights so cold
The days felt like never-ending torture and the nights were lonely and chilly
The pages turn and the tale unfolds
Time passed by, revealing more of the sad story's details
He left me for another lady
The man she loved exited her life to be with someone else
She stood so tall and she never slept
The other woman seemed strong and determined, never showing signs of weariness
There was not one moment he could regret
He felt no remorse for what he did, no matter how much pain he caused
He took my hand one day and told me
He was leaving
Me disbelieving
And I I I I I I I I
Had to let him go
He broke the news of his departure, leaving her in disbelief, and she had to accept his decision and move on
Her name was New York, New York
And she took his heart away oh my
The other woman's name was New York, and she captivated his heart completely
She had poisoned his sweet mind
New York put negative thoughts in his head, making him forget about the love they once shared
The wolves they howled for my lost soul
I fell down a deep black hole
He left me for another lady
Her heartbreak caused her to feel like the prey of hungry wolves, leading her to a dark and lonely place
She poured the drinks and she poured the power
Diamond girl who could talk for hours
He left me for another lady
The other woman had a commanding presence, administering drinks and fueling his fascination with her endless words. He left the singer for her.
Now I am on my own
He told me he was leaving
And I was pleading
And I I I I I I I I
Had to let him go
Now that he's gone, she's on her own, but when he first revealed he was leaving, she begged him to stay. However, eventually, she realized it was time to say goodbye.
The greatest times
I don't want to hear it
Your new laughter lines
I don't want to hear it
The new found friends she introduced you to
I don't wanna know them I just want to be with you
Please don't make me go to
New York
She does not want to hear about his new happy experiences because it is too painful. She only wants to be with him and no one else, even in New York.
Her name was New York, New York
And she took your heart away oh my
She had poisoned your sweet mind
New York won over his heart and put negative thoughts in his mind, leading to the end of their relationship.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JODI MARR, PALOMA FAITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alenkalepeshinskaya7209
10 years on and I'm still in love with this song. She's simply amazing!
@kristoferalexander7559
I literally had that sentence go through my head then read your comment lol. It's just so damn good, I swear you can just feel your soul power up from it. <3
@lydiasuazo9951
Same
@5762dg
Got to see her perform live a few years ago and was truly amazing
@janebrammall59
My daughter and I always sang this song when she was little, it was a favourite. We still love to belt it out now!! I will never tire of it! X
@impossibleisfaby
When the gospel chorus makes its entrance I always get goosebumps. What a song.
@hfsq19
I’ve forgotten how much I love this song ❤️
@faroukfarson5312
Ive watched her on TV perform this song live , she's so talented.
@ARLO999
This a fantastic song, cannot stop humming it. Love the gospel choir, what a contribution!
@ARLO999
This is a truly wonderful song, it sends me into raptures despite the sad tale. Stupendous production, great gospel chorus, cannot fault it, best she has ever done, can't help but belt it out in the car, makes me swell with good vibes, go girl.