Hurts Like Heaven

"Hurts Like Heaven"
Single by Coldplay
from the album Mylo Xyloto
Released8 October 2012 (2012-10-08)
Recorded2010
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Length
  • 4:02 (album version)
  • 4:20 (Single edit)
  • 3:58 (US radio edit)
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Coldplay singles chronology
"Princess of China"
(2012)
"Hurts Like Heaven"
(2012)
"Atlas"
(2013)
Music video
"Hurts Like Heaven" on YouTube

"Hurts Like Heaven" is a song by British rock band Coldplay from their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto. It was written by all members of the band along with producer Brian Eno, being released as the final single from the record on 8 October 2012. The track promoted the comics which tied into the original story from Mylo Xyloto. On 16 April 2013, the band announced it as a 7" limited single for Record Store Day, with a live version of "Us Against the World" serving as its B-side.