Can't Rely on You – English Lyrics

• By: Paloma Faith

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the soulful and defiant energy of Paloma Faith's "Can't Rely on You." This song offers a great opportunity to learn expressive English phrases related to relationships and standing up for oneself. Its funky beat and powerful vocals make it a memorable and engaging way to experience modern soul music while picking up some sassy and empowering language.

[English]

Hey, come on, get it

Come on with it

Help me

How will you gon' do love this way?

I work so hard for you everyday

While you're out, late night

Doing what you do

Chilling 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 (just can't rely on you)

I just can't rely on you (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 awkward and right down the drain

'Cause if you don't want me (release)

Repeat (believe)

Want some (want some)

Take me

He will take 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 (just can't rely on you)

I just can't rely on you (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

...

Time to go

Really

You can say what you want

But I'm out that door

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 (just can't rely on you)

I just can't rely on you (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 pulling in like it is

Wait a minute

Wait a minute

Change your ways

You don't deserve it, babe

Look at here

'Cause that's why you drive me out of my mind

...

...

Key Grammar Structures

• How will you gon' do love this way?

  ➔ Contraction & Future with 'going to'

  ➔ The use of 'gon' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to', indicating a future action. The sentence questions the *method* of showing love. The phrase 'do love' is slightly emphatic, questioning *how* love is being expressed. "

• I'm a melted awkward and right down the drain

  ➔ Adjective order & Figurative Language

  ➔ This line uses a string of adjectives ('melted', 'awkward') and a metaphorical phrase ('down the drain') to express a feeling of being emotionally depleted and worthless. The order of adjectives is somewhat unusual, contributing to the feeling of disorientation. "

• Want some (want some)

  ➔ Tag Question/Echo Question

  ➔ The repetition of 'want some' functions as a tag question or echo question, adding emphasis and a challenging tone. It's not seeking information, but rather a provocative statement. "

• He will take right out your way

  ➔ Future Simple & Phrasal Verb

  ➔ This uses the future simple ('will take') to indicate a future action. 'Take out your way' is a phrasal verb meaning to remove an obstacle or hinderance. "

• You don't deserve it, babe

  ➔ Negative Contraction & Vocative

  ➔ The use of 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not'. 'Babe' is a vocative, directly addressing the person being spoken to, adding a personal and potentially critical tone. "