Paul Young born Paul Antony Young on 17 January 1956 in Luton, Bedfordshire… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Young born Paul Antony Young on 17 January 1956 in Luton, Bedfordshire) is an English pop musician. Young was the lead singer in blue eyed soul group Q-Tips before going solo in 1982. Young's biggest worldwide hit followed in 1985 with a version of Daryl Hall's "Everytime You Go Away". The song reached #1 on the U.S. pop charts.

Growing up with an older brother Mark and a younger sister Joanne, Young first went to work at the Vauxhall Motors factory and in his spare time played in several bands as bass guitarist. The first group for which he became lead singer was Kat Kool & The Kool Kats. In the late 1970s he joined the Streetband, who had one Top 20 hit in the UK, with the humorous, novelty track "Toast", reaching No. 18 in November 1978.

In December 1979 the Streetband broke up and Young formed the Q-Tips, who established their name by playing live and supporting The Who on their 1982 tour but had no chart hits in the UK, although their single "Letter Song" did enjoy minor success in mainland Europe.

The Q-Tips went their separate ways in 1982, and Young was signed by CBS Records as a solo performer, uniting the fields of New Wave and Soul. His first two singles, "Iron Out the Rough Spots" and a cover of Nicky Thomas’ "Love of the Common People" had no success, but the third, a cover of the Marvin Gaye B-side "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)" was No. 1 in the UK singles chart for three weeks in the summer of 1983, the first of fourteen British Top 40 singles.

Similar success followed all over Europe. In the UK, follow-up single "Come Back and Stay" reached No. 4, and a re-release of "Love of the Common People" made it to No. 2, while his début album No Parlez was certified platinum in various countries.

Young's style at the time was a warm, approachable white soul, though he sometimes received playful criticism for his fashion decisions. However, his choice of an Antony Price leather suit for the cover of No Parlez was impractical for stage, where an energetic show dictated more robust clothing.

1984 was a difficult year for Young, as his first heavy promotional and live concert tour of America affected his vocal cords to the extent that he couldn't sing at all for most of the year. He recovered, however, to famously perform the opening line to the Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and his second album, The Secret of Association, secured his future success in the U.S., Japan and Australia. Young's biggest worldwide hit came from this album in 1985 with a version of Daryl Hall & John Oates's album track "Everytime You Go Away". The song reached #1 on the U.S. pop charts.

His third and fourth albums, Between Two Fires, in 1986, and Other Voices, in 1990, were commercial failures (though the latter was a success in the US) but a popular duet, "Senza una donna-Without a Woman", with Italian blues singer Zucchero in 1991 and a corresponding greatest hits album (which also featured duets with Clannad and Joni Mitchell) returned him to success. It also included a new track, 'I’m Only Foolin Myself'. He sung "Radio Ga Ga" with Queen in 1992, at the tribute concert to the recently deceased Freddie Mercury.

In 1992, Paul Young formed Los Pacaminos, a Tex-Max style live band including other top-class musicians such as Jamie Moses and the late Matt Irving. The group have released two albums, with a third scheduled for released in 2024.

In 1993, Young released The Crossing, which produced his first solo Top 20 hit since 'Everytime You Go Away', 'Now I Know What Made Otis Blue'. After this, Young was freed from his contract with CBS. In 1994, he released the covers album Reflections, which was a commercial failure.

He reformed the Q-Tips for a short series of concerts that year in 1993. A year later he suffered significant vocal damage, which has followed him ever since. He contributed to the Vangelis album Voices in 1995. Young sang the British national anthem "God Save the Queen", on the eve of England's Euro '96 semifinal match against Germany.

In 1997, he released his final album to feature original material on EastWest Records. The album featured his final UK Top 40 hit, 'I Wish You Well' and abandoned soul in favour of a more country style somewhat similar to that of Garth Brooks. In 2006 and 2016, he released covers albums, Rock Swings On The Wild Side of Swing and Good Thing, with the former being only released in Germany.

Paul still actively tours solo and with Los Pacaminos and is releasing a new albums both solo and with his group in 2023. He spends his time with his family and following his past time of cooking.
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Love Hurts
Paul Young Lyrics

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Love hurts, love scars
Love wounds and mars
Any heart not tough
Or strong enough
To take a lot of pain
Take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud
Holds a lot of rain

Love hurts

I'm young, I know
But even so
I know a thing or two
I've learned from you
I've really learned a lot
Really learned a lot
Love is like a fire
Burns you, it's so hot
Love hurts

Some folks rave of happiness, blissfulness, togetherness
Some folks fool themselves, I guess
But they're not fooling me
I know it isn't true, know it isn't true
Love is like a lie made to make you blue
Love hurts

I've really learned a lot
Really learned a lot
Love is like a fire

Burns you, it's so hot
Love hurts

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Hurts" by Paul Young is a cover of a classic song originally written and recorded by the Everly Brothers in the 1960s. The song speaks about the pains and hurts of love. It highlights how love can scar and wound a person's heart, leading them to take a lot of pain. The use of the word ' scars, wounds, and mars' portray the emotional damage it can cause.

The lyrics also emphasize that love is not a bed of roses, as some people claim. It's like a cloud that holds a lot of rain. This comparison reveals that difficulties are a part of love, just as clouds bring rain. The line "Love is like a fire, burns you, it's so hot" represents how love can both ignite and hurt you. Lastly, the line "Love is like a lie made to make you blue" implies the potential for loving someone, but not receiving the same affection in return.

The song's slow pace and melancholic melody reflect the pain and heartache associated with failed relationships. Its lyrics are relatable, and they have attracted generations of fans to the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Love hurts, love scars
Love can leave emotional and psychological marks that are difficult to heal.

Love wounds and mars
In some instances, love can bring more suffering than pleasure.

Any heart not tough
In matters of love, having a weak heart can be a major setback.

Or strong enough
only a resilient heart can withstand the pains of love.

To take a lot of pain
Love involves tolerating pain and challenges that one may encounter.

Take a lot of pain
Love requires endurance, and the readiness to endure pain.

Love is like a cloud
Love is similar to a cloud that can bring both rain and sunshine.

Holds a lot of rain
Like a cloud that can release a lot of rain, love can bring forth many emotions, including tears and heartache.

Love hurts
The pain of love that often causes heartbreak.

I'm young, I know
Despite his young age, he is still learning about love and its complexities.

But even so
Despite his youth, he has still experienced the pain that love can bring.

I know a thing or two
He has enough knowledge about love to recognize the signs and consequences of heartbreak.

I've learned from you
He has learned from his past experiences in love, possibly from a past relationship.

Really learned a lot
He has gained a significant amount of knowledge through his experiences in love.

Love is like a fire
Love can ignite burning passion that can be overwhelming.

Burns you, it's so hot
This passion can also lead to pain and heartbreak, especially when love is not returned.

Some folks rave of happiness, blissfulness, togetherness
Some people believe that love always leads to happiness, joy, and togetherness.

Some folks fool themselves, I guess
Other people often overestimate the joy and overlook the dangers of falling in love.

But they're not fooling me
However, he is not deceived by the false hopes and unrealistic expectations surrounding love.

I know it isn't true, know it isn't true
He understands that these feelings of happiness and blissfulness are temporary and often followed by heartbreak.

Love is like a lie made to make you blue
Love can be deceiving and can lead to sadness and heartbreak, even though it appears beautiful and desirable.

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