Smoke & Mirrors

Album: Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? (2010)
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Songfacts®:

  • This "truth hurts" ode to an unfaithful lover is the fifth and final single from British singer Paloma Faith's debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?.
  • Faith relives one of her old occupations in the song's music video, which sees her play the role of a bored magician's assistant / lover. Before she became a successful recording artist, Faith studied for a MA in theatre directing at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. She funded her studies by working various part-time jobs, one of which was a magician's assistant.

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