Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away
Phil Collins · Hello I Must Be Goin
You were lonely and you needed a friend
And he was there at the right time with the right smile
Just a shoulder to lean on
Someone to tell you it'll all work out alright
But don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
Don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
You can look at him the way you did me
And hold him close, say you'll never let him go
But any fool can see... you're fooling yourself
But you ain't fooling me
So don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
And don't pack my suitcase, I'll be back
And don't take my pictures off of the wall
Oh, did you hear me?
Don't let him change a thing 'cos I'll be back
Jus tell him to pack his things and get out of your life
And just give me one more chance
I'll show you I'm right, I'm right
'Cos I've been thinking and I know it was me, leaving you lonely
But hoping you could be strong
But could you look at me straight
Tell me what else can I do but say I was wrong?
So don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
Well he's gonna try to make it work for you
Make you think your whole life's been leading to this
But whatever you do
Think about me... OH and don't be fooled by his kiss
And don't let him steal your heart away
Please, don't let him steal your heart away
And don't pack my suitcase, I'll be back
And don't take my picture off of your wall
Oh, did you hear me?
Don't let him change a thing 'cos I'll be back
Jus tell him to pack his things and get out of your life
And just give me one more chance
I'll show you I'm right
You know I'm right
Cos you were lonely and you needed a friend
And he was there at the right time with the right smile
Just a shoulder to lean on
Someone to say don't you worry it'll all be alright
But he's no good for you
He'll make you think your whole life's been leading to this
And whatever you do
Think about me, oh, and don't be fooled by his kiss
No no no, no no
And donÂ’t let him steal your heart away
Your heart away
Don't let him take it
And don't let him steal your heart away
Don't you let him take it
And he was there at the right time with the right smile
Just a shoulder to lean on
Someone to tell you it'll all work out alright
But don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
Don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
You can look at him the way you did me
And hold him close, say you'll never let him go
But any fool can see... you're fooling yourself
But you ain't fooling me
So don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
And don't pack my suitcase, I'll be back
And don't take my pictures off of the wall
Oh, did you hear me?
Don't let him change a thing 'cos I'll be back
Jus tell him to pack his things and get out of your life
And just give me one more chance
I'll show you I'm right, I'm right
'Cos I've been thinking and I know it was me, leaving you lonely
But hoping you could be strong
But could you look at me straight
Tell me what else can I do but say I was wrong?
So don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
Well he's gonna try to make it work for you
Make you think your whole life's been leading to this
But whatever you do
Think about me... OH and don't be fooled by his kiss
And don't let him steal your heart away
Please, don't let him steal your heart away
And don't pack my suitcase, I'll be back
And don't take my picture off of your wall
Oh, did you hear me?
Don't let him change a thing 'cos I'll be back
Jus tell him to pack his things and get out of your life
And just give me one more chance
I'll show you I'm right
You know I'm right
Cos you were lonely and you needed a friend
And he was there at the right time with the right smile
Just a shoulder to lean on
Someone to say don't you worry it'll all be alright
But he's no good for you
He'll make you think your whole life's been leading to this
And whatever you do
Think about me, oh, and don't be fooled by his kiss
No no no, no no
And donÂ’t let him steal your heart away
Your heart away
Don't let him take it
And don't let him steal your heart away
Don't you let him take it
Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away
Phil Collins delivers a polished pop-rock anthem on the 1985 album Hello I Must Be Goin. The track showcases his signature melodic sensibility and vocal control, blending upbeat rhythms with introspective lyrics about emotional vulnerability. Released during a period of significant artistic growth for the artist, the song reflects the polished production style that would define his work in the mid-80s. It stands as a testament to his ability to craft accessible yet emotionally resonant pop music that resonated with audiences worldwide. The recording exemplifies the era's shift toward more sophisticated pop arrangements while maintaining the infectious energy characteristic of Collins' discography.