Better Than This (song)
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| Single by Paloma Faith | ||||
| from the album Infinite Things | ||||
| Released | 5 September 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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| "Better Than This" on YouTube | ||||
"Better Than This" is a song by English singer and songwriter Paloma Faith. It was released on 5 September 2020 by Sony Music as the lead single from her fifth studio album Infinite Things. The song was written by manda Cygnaeus, Davide Rossi, Jamie Hartman, Faith, Richard Zastenker, Salem Al Fakir and Vincent Pontare.
Background
Faith released "Better Than This" as her first solo material since her 2017 album The Architect, which was later reissued in a deluxe edition in 2018. Earlier in 2020, she collaborated with Jonas Blue on the single "Mistakes" before returning with this release.[1] Faith described the song: "It's love songs for people who are there to stay. That enduring love. Warts and all. I don't think I've ever heard a love song like that, actually".[2]
Composition
According to Celebmix, Faith is recognized for her distinctive vocals and emotional delivery, and "Better Than This" follows in that tradition. The outlet described the song as a powerful track with raw lyrics that evoke strong emotions and prompt reflection. It characterized the piece as a love song about enduring relationships, portraying two people who remain together through challenges and continue to learn from one another. Celebmix also noted that the song's message and sound could resonate with a wide audience.[3]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Better Than This" was first released onto YouTube on 11 September 2020.[4] The music video was directed by David Wilson. The video was shot in Faith's hometown, Hackney.[2]
Credits and personnel
Credits were adapted from Tidal.[5]
- Jamie Hartman – Producer, composer, lyricist, piano
- Jordan Riley – Producer, bass, drums, keyboards, programmer
- Amanda Cygnaeus – Composer, lyricist
- Davide Rossi – Composer, lyricist, strings
- Paloma Faith – Composer, lyricist, associated performer
- Richard Zastenker – Composer, lyricist
- Salem Al Fakir – Composer, lyricist
- Vincent Pontare – Composer, lyricist
- Chris Gehringer – Mastering engineer
- John Hanes – Mixing engineer
- Serban Ghenea – Mixing engineer
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Scotland Singles (OCC)[6] | 26 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[7] | 20 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United Kingdom | 5 September 2020 | Digital download | Sony | [8] |
References
- ^ Johnson, Laura (3 September 2020). "Paloma Faith Releases New Single Better Than This". Stereoboard. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ a b Copsey, Rob (2 September 2020). "Paloma Faith's new single is about "warts and all" love: Listen". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Emma, Mages (8 September 2020). "Paloma Faith Releases Brand New Single "Better Than This"". Celebmix. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ Faith, Paloma (11 September 2020). Paloma Faith – Better Than This (Official Video). Retrieved 23 September 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Credits / Better Than This / Paloma Faith". Tidal. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 11/9/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 11/9/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Better Than This – Single by Paloma Faith". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 September 2020.