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Can't Rely on You
Paloma Faith Lyrics


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Help me
How would you gon' do, no this way
I work so hard for you everyday
While you out, late night
Girl, what you do?
Chillin' with who?
While I'm sitting at home
Come on with it!

(I don't know what this world is coming to)

I just can't rely on you
I just can't rely on you
Yeah, you got that good stuff but that don't last
So I just can't rely on you
Just can't rely on you

Oh Lord
How am I to ever explain?
I'm a melted heart went right down the drain
'Cause if you don't want me
(Release)
Repeat (Believe)
Want some (Want some)

He will take me right out your way
Come on with it!

(I don't know what this world is coming to)

I just can't rely on you
I just can't rely on you
Yeah, you got that good stuff but that don't last
So I just can't rely on you
Just can't rely on you

Time to go
Really
You can say what you want
But I'm not that dull
Can't stop me
Oh my man
Oh Lord

(I don't know what this world is coming to)

I just can't rely on you
I just can't rely on you
Yeah, you got that good stuff but that don't last
So I just can't rely on you
Just can't rely on you

Just telling you like it is
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
Change your ways
Don't I deserve it babe
Look at here
'Cause boy you drive me out of my mind

I just can't rely on you
I just can't rely on you
Yeah, you got that good stuff but that don't last
Ain't good enough for me baby

Overall Meaning

In Paloma Faith's song Can't Rely on You, the singer addresses her unfaithful partner who she has been working hard for. She questions him about his late-night outings with other people and the fact that he is not dependable. The chorus is a powerful proclamation that she cannot rely on him, despite the fact that he might have good qualities. He is not good enough for her, and she deserves better.


Paloma Faith wrote Can't Rely on You with American musician Pharrell Williams, who is famous for his collaborations with the likes of Daft Punk and Justin Timberlake. The song was released in 2014 as the lead single from Faith's third album, A Perfect Contradiction. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number ten on the UK Singles Chart, and was her highest-charting single at the time. It also earned her a nomination for Best British Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards in 2015.


Line by Line Meaning

Help me
The singer is asking for help in dealing with her situation.


How would you gon' do, no this way
The singer is expressing her frustration over her partner's actions and behavior.


I work so hard for you everyday
The singer is highlighting her dedication and effort towards her partner.


While you out, late night
The singer is questioning her partner's whereabouts and actions when he goes out at night.


Girl, what you do?
The singer is directly questioning her partner's behavior and actions.


Chillin' with who?
The singer is asking who her partner is spending time with.


While I'm sitting at home
The singer is expressing her disappointment that she is left at home while her partner is out.


Come on with it!
The singer is demanding answers and action from her partner.


(I don't know what this world is coming to)
The singer is expressing her disbelief and concern about the state of the world.


I just can't rely on you
The singer is admitting that she cannot trust or depend on her partner anymore.


Yeah, you got that good stuff but that don't last
The singer is acknowledging that her partner may have admirable traits or qualities, but that they are not enough to ensure a healthy relationship.


Oh Lord
The singer is invoking a higher power to help her deal with her situation.


How am I to ever explain?
The singer is lamenting the difficulty of explaining her heartbreak.


I'm a melted heart went right down the drain
The singer is using a metaphor to describe her emotional state, feeling broken and discarded.


'Cause if you don't want me
The singer is acknowledging that her partner may not have feelings for her anymore.


(Release)
The singer is letting go of her partner and moving on.


(Believe)
The singer is expressing her optimism and hope for the future.


Want some (Want some)
The singer is expressing her desire for something new and better in her life.


He will take me right out your way
The singer is expressing her confidence that she will find a new partner who will replace her ex.


Time to go
The singer is declaring that the relationship is over and it's time to move on.


Really
The singer is expressing her disbelief at her partner's actions and behavior.


You can say what you want
The singer is acknowledging that her partner may try to excuse or justify his actions, but she's not buying it.


But I'm not that dull
The singer is asserting her self-worth and rejecting any negative labels that her partner may try to attach to her.


Can't stop me
The singer is expressing her determination to move on and find happiness on her own.


Oh my man
The singer is acknowledging the possibility of finding a new partner and expressing her positive outlook for the future.


Just telling you like it is
The singer is being honest about her feelings and expressing her dissatisfaction with the relationship.


Wait a minute
The singer is pausing to express her anger or frustration with her partner.


Change your ways
The singer is demanding that her partner improve his behavior and treat her better.


Don't I deserve it babe
The singer is asking for respect and love from her partner, which she believes she deserves.


Look at here
The singer is drawing attention to an important point or situation.


'Cause boy you drive me out of my mind
The singer is expressing how her partner's behavior is negatively impacting her mental and emotional well-being.


Ain't good enough for me baby
The singer is declaring that her partner's qualities or behavior are not up to her standards and that she deserves better.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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@MrMemoCaraza

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All comments from YouTube:

@palomafaith

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion but I am not a punch bag. I am really proud of this music and this song and the video so if you don't like it please go quietly back to what you would rather hear as opposed to slaying me and what I have been working hard to do. When you hear the acoustic version of this, you will eat your words. Make sure you add salt!!!! YUM YUM YUM xxxx thank you to those of you who have said kind things and supported me. The album itself has something for everyone, old and new. I am bloody excited!!!!

@nitosalt3142

Well said. You're pretty amazing and a lot of people know that so no worries ;)

@nitosalt3142

And I've never understood those people who say: I want the old XY back. I don't like the new XY, I want the bla bla bla era back. I mean I know that you, as a musician in the corporate music industry, are a brand but most importantly you're an individual and you're entitled to do whatever you wanna do. If someone doesn't like it, they can go and make their own music and videos to satisfy themselves.

@GEISHAMANIA

FABULOUS Paloma ... and CONGRATS! I loved it, but know exactly what you're speaking of ... which is why comments for GEISHA-MANIA! were disabled. Haters will be haters, and they're usually gutless people with zero capability of making their own dreams come true. With nothing better going on in their own lives, why not mock those that do? 

I appreciate the work that goes into producing music videos -- I've been there. And while preparing to record two new upcoming singles and producing their respective videos, I can't care what anyone thinks.

As Marilyn Monroe said, "It's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." Well, I, for one, have no intention of stopping. Best of luck, xo

@ThePaulaswann

Hurray! Good for you Paloma....I love that you speak your mind ;-).  You work your butt off and produce some really good quirky and original songs. Your followers will follow you and the haters will go to hell (oops!) everyone Is entitled to an opinion, but I do not know why it is necessary for them to 'attack' instead of just accepting artistic differences. Focus on the positives honey. Go with your gut and if it feels right for you...keep with it. xxx much love Paula - Amazing Faith x

@AimeeMcGhee

Paloma this song is absolutely amazing! I can't stop playing it! Focus on the lovely comments, don't listen to these nasty people who clearly don't have anything better to do with their time! Your voice is perfect! Can't wait to see you on tour again yay! xxxx

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@TheFuschiaDragonfly

I'm Italian, and when the video started I freaked out o.O
Always happy to hear my language unexpectedly ♥

@yiishuian

Except old egyptian, Italian is my favorite languege, my ears, god.. those sounds.. so facinating

@sarahmills4007

How lucky, must hace been wonder

@elisacalci4151

Esatto mi sono presa un infarto anche io ahaha

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