Lyrically, Craven took inspiration from an actor she was infatuated with, and talk about an obsessive relationship where the narrator is jealous of the "other woman" who's "got her role".

Alan Jones from Music Week gave the song four out of five, writing, "The familiar smokey vocal style is framed by a luxurious and very stylish production, with acoustic doodling over a full orchestral score.

"[2] The accompanying music video for "Love Scenes" features Craven in a theatre watching a play in a box seat.

In the scenario there is an actor and an actress, and, referring to the song's lyrics, Craven is seen watching the play with jealousy.

The video ends with Craven leaving the theatre, walking past the actor and the actress outside, who are signing autographs.