Joan Armatrading - Figure of Speech lyrics

He'll teach you to wait by the phone
And then won't call
Throw your life in a turmoil
And when you fall
Just when you need him most he won't see you
Don't let him don't let him
Don't let him get you down

When your dreams get shattered
Down where nothing matters
But, if he won't have you
You can bet your life bet your life
It's not the end and if he can't see
What a friend you are that's his loss
It's not the end don't let him
Don't let him don't let him get you down

Watch his lips while he speaks
And read his eyes it's a figure of speech
So don't be surprised when he talks of love
But his deeds can break you don't let him
Don't let him don't let him get you down