Discover the story of the song > Only Love Can Hurt Like This – Paloma Faith

This song is about the protagonist realizing that only her romantic partner's love can make her feel happy and alive, but that same love is also capable of causing her immense pain. She tries to convince herself that she doesn't need her partner, but whenever he's around, she can't help but beg for him to stay. The love between them is described as a burning pain, but the protagonist is willing to go through it because it's the only thing that makes her feel truly alive.