Songs About Faith

Updated April 1, 2024

So many singers have created music about Songs About Faith. Here are 25 of our favorites.

Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paloma Faith

From the album, A Perfect Contradiction (Outsiders' Expanded Edition), released on March 10, 2014

Only Love Can Hurt Like This is a song by English singer Paloma Faith, released as the second single from her second studio album, A Perfect Contradiction (2014). The song was written by Faith, Jesse Harris and Linda Perry, and produced by Perry. The song is a ballad with a retro sound, driven by a simple piano melody and Faith's emotive vocals. The lyrics deal with the pain of love, and how it can be both beautiful and painful at the same time. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries including the UK, where it peaked at number 6. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Faith by The Weeknd

From the album, After Hours, released on March 20, 2020

"Faith" is a song by Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, released as the lead single from his third studio album, After Hours. The song was written by The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and Savan Kotecha, and was produced by Martin, Holter, and Kotecha. The track is an upbeat dance-pop song, with a retro-inspired production, including elements of synth-pop and elements of the contemporary music. The lyrics of the song revolve around the loss of faith, and the search for a new direction. The song also includes references to his past relationships and how he's moving on from them. The accompanying music video for "Faith" was released on March 20, 2020, and was directed by Anton Tammi. The video featured The Weeknd dressed in a black and white suit, dancing and performing in a surrealist landscape, with a bright neon light from the sky. The video has garnered over 97 million views on YouTube.

Faithfully by Journey

From the album, Frontiers, released on February 22, 1983

"Faithfully" is a power ballad by American rock band Journey, released as the second single from their album Frontiers. It was written by Jonathan Cain and has become one of their most popular songs, with the song peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their first Top 20 hit since 1981's "Who's Crying Now". The song is about a man who is struggling to stay faithful to his wife as he goes on tour. The song was produced by Mike Stone, who also produced the majority of the album. He used a combination of synthesizers and orchestral arrangements to create a unique sound. The song featured Steve Perry's powerful vocals, Jonathan Cain's signature keyboard playing and the band's tight rhythm section.

O Come All Ye Faithful by Nat King Cole

From the album, The Christmas Song (Expanded Edition), released in 1962

"O Come All Ye Faithful" is a Christmas song written in Latin in the 18th century and performed by Nat King Cole. It was released in 1961 as a single taken from Cole's album, The Magic of Christmas. The song is an up-tempo jazz-influenced rendition of the traditional carol, featuring Cole's baritone voice and a choir. The production was done by Lee Gillette and arranged by Ralph Carmichael.

Where Are You Christmas - From "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas" Soundtrack by Faith Hill

From the album, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas, released on January 1, 2000

"Where Are You Christmas" is a song by American country music singer Faith Hill. It is featured on the soundtrack of the 2000 movie adaptation of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The song was written by James Horner, Will Jennings, and Mariah Carey, and produced by Mariah Carey and James Horner. It was released as a single on November 28, 2000, peaking at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song is a ballad about a young woman's search for the meaning of Christmas, and features a mix of orchestral and choral arrangements. The lyrics express the sentiment that Christmas can be found within oneself. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, and was a commercial success. It has since become a holiday classic.