Amerykahn Promise
Erykah Badu Lyrics
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Promise to you baby, I'll love you tru and good till the day I die
Promise Promise Amerykhan promise
Promise to you baby, anything you want you know I'll buy
Promise to you baby, you will never have ask to me why
Promise Promise Amerykhan promise
Promise I'll love you till the day I die
Promise I'll love you good and give you the sky
Promise I'll never love another guy
Promise I'll give you things that you can't buy
I'll give you my nose
I'll give you my toes
I'll give you my eyes
I'll give you my ears
I'll give you my hands
I'll give you my lips
I'll give you my tongue
I'll give you my thighs
Damn near anything you want
Promise to you baby, I'll love you tooth for tooth and eye for eye
Promise Promise Amerykhan promise
In Erykah Badu's song "Amerykahn Promise," she is making a promise to her lover that she will love them back as much as they love her. She sings, "Promise to you baby, I'll love you tooth for tooth and eye for eye." This phrase comes from the concept of "an eye for an eye" which means if someone does something bad to you, you have the right to do the same thing back to them. However, in this context, she is saying that she will love her partner just as much as they love her, and she won't take them for granted. She further emphasizes her commitment by saying, "Promise to you baby, I'll love you tru and good till the day I die."
Throughout the song, she repeats the phrase "Promise Promise Amerykhan promise." This phrase can be interpreted as a reference to the American Dream, which promises people that with hard work and determination, they can achieve success and happiness. However, the "Amerykahn" spelling suggests that this promise has been corrupted by capitalist ideals and the pursuit of material wealth. Badu is saying that despite the corrupted promise of the American Dream, she is making a personal promise to her partner to love them unconditionally.
Overall, "Amerykahn Promise" is a beautiful and soulful love song that also has a deeper message about the promises and ideals that are often sold to us by society.
Line by Line Meaning
Promise to you baby, I'll love you tooth for tooth and eye for eye
I promise to love you back with the same level of intensity and commitment that you show me, reciprocating your love in every possible way.
Promise to you baby, I'll love you tru and good till the day I die
I promise to love you truly and sincerely with all my heart, and my love for you will be unwavering until the end of my life.
Promise to you baby, anything you want you know I'll buy
I promise to provide you with everything you desire, and I'll never hesitate to spend all my resources to fulfill your wishes.
Promise to you baby, you will never have ask to me why
I promise to always be transparent with you, and you won't have to question my actions or intentions because I'll always explain them to you.
Promise I'll love you till the day I die
I promise to love you indefinitely until the day of my death.
Promise I'll love you good and give you the sky
I promise to give you my best love and affection, and to give you everything that my love brings, including the world itself.
Promise I'll never love another guy
I promise to be faithful to our relationship and remain committed to only you, never falling in love with another man.
Promise I'll give you things that you can't buy
I promise to provide you with things that can't be bought, such as my love, loyalty, and devotion.
I'll give you my nose
I promise to give you a part of me, even something like my nose, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
I'll give you my toes
I promise to give you a part of me, even something like my toes, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
I'll give you my eyes
I promise to give you a part of me, even something as precious as my eyes, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
I'll give you my ears
I promise to give you a part of me, even something as crucial as my ears, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
I'll give you my hands
I promise to give you a part of me, even something as important as my hands, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
I'll give you my lips
I promise to give you a part of me, even something as sensual as my lips, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
I'll give you my tongue
I promise to give you a part of me, even something as intimate as my tongue, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
I'll give you my thighs
I promise to give you all of me, even something as personal as my thighs, as a symbol of my commitment to you.
Damn near anything you want
I promise to give you anything and everything you want, to the best of my ability and capacity, and without any restrictions.
Promise Promise Amerykhan promise
I reiterate my promise to you, confirming that it's an 'Amerykhan promise' that holds true to my values and principles.
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Written by: EDWIN BIRDSONG, ROY AYERS
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