Can't Rely on You

Paloma Faith

About Can't Rely on You

"Can't Rely on You" is a song by English singer Paloma Faith, written by Faith and American singer and producer Pharrell Williams. The single, available for purchase from 23 February 2014, serves as the lead single from her third studio album, A Perfect Contradiction, which was released in early March. It has received some radio airplay, and during the last week in January it joined BBC Radio 6 Music's rotation list on the 'B' list. She also performed it on The Graham Norton Show on 14 February 2014.  


Year:
2014
3:13
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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

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Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith (born Paloma Faith Blomfield; 21 July 1981) is a British singer-songwriter and actress. In 2009, she released her debut single "Stone Cold Sober" and her debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, which was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. The album spawned five singles: "Stone Cold Sober", "New York", title track "Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?", "Upside Down" and "Smoke & Mirrors". Faith also recorded the theme song to the 2010 British film 4.3.2.1 and appeared on the charity record "I Put a Spell on You". Faith made her feature film debut in the 2007 remake of St Trinian's. She has since appeared in two more feature… more »

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Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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12 facts about this song

Song Release Data
"Can't Rely on You" was released on January 23, 2014, by British singer-songwriter Paloma Faith.
Album Connection
The song was chosen as the lead single from Faith's third studio album "A Perfect Contradiction."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Faith's third top ten hit in the United Kingdom.
Song Collaboration
"Can't Rely on You" was co-written and produced by American musician Pharrell Williams.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song and released on Paloma Faith's official YouTube channel in January 2014. The video, inspired by her love for surrealism and Italian cinema, features Faith playing an oppressed housewife and the lover of a wealthy man.
Song Genre
The track is classified in the genre of blue-eyed soul and disco-pop music.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of the song discuss an untrustworthy partner that Paloma can no longer depend on.
Reception
The song generally received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised the chemistry between Faith and Pharrell Williams in the track.
Live Performances
Paloma Faith has included the song in numerous of her live performances including a prominent performance on BBC's "The Graham Norton Show".
Awards and Nominations
"Can't Rely on You" was nominated for 'Best Single' at the 2014 Q Awards.
Multi-Language Version
A version of "Can't Rely on You" was also recorded in Spanish under the title "Puedes confiar en mí".
Remix Versions
The song has been remixed by multiple DJs including MK, and these remixes have been popular on the dance floor.

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