Promises
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Little indulgence?
Listen to the hunter becoming
Hunted
Everyday there's a million advances
Don't be too forceful you'll ruin
Your chances
Well don't you know that time is a
That splinters against the wall?
But the picture is coming back
Now baby
And I want to take it all
Don't go making all these promises
You know you cannot keep
There's a time to play a king and a
Time to be a thief
Cause if you're making all these
Promises you know you cannot keep
You know time will be the thief and
Your fallen king end up alone
So let your body move a little bit closer
Silent like the sound proceeding a cyclone
Don't you know that powerful thinking
Can be a force you don't want
To relinquish?
Well don't you know that
They say hanging on will justify the wait?
But patience and elated wisdom
Don't share a common phrase
Don't go making all these promises
You know you cannot keep
There's a time to play a king and a
Time to be a thief
Cause if you're making all these
Promises you know you cannot keep
You know time will be the thief and
Your fallen king end up alone
Well I'm only hanging on for what
Goes down
I'm floating high and my feet don't
Touch the ground
I'd take advantage but I can't see
Through this charade
So don't you, don't go make it harder
That hell
Cause it comes down to the making
You'd better be damned sure you can
Take it
Hey baby
Don't go making all these promises
You know you cannot keep
There's a time to play a king and a
Time to be a thief
Cause if you're making all these
Promises you know you cannot keep
You know time will be the thief and
Your fallen king end up alone
Time will be the thief
And your fallen king will end up...
A fool, a fool, a lonely sorry fool
Oh baby, 'cause I told you baby
The song "Promises" by Savage Garden is a cautionary tale about the dangers of making promises you know you cannot keep. The lyrics 'Don't go making all these promises, you know you cannot keep' is repeated throughout the song as a warning to listeners. The introductory lines suggest that the singer needs some indulgence, perhaps in the form of affection, and is becoming the hunted rather than the hunter. The chorus warns about the danger of making promises, which will eventually lead to loneliness and regret. The message seems to be that promising something you cannot deliver will ultimately leave you alone.
The song also touches on themes of time and patience. The analogy of time being compared to a broken glass, which splinters against the wall, represents how time can be fragmented and difficult to control. The singer seems to be saying that even though time might splinter, it can be put back together again, and they want to take advantage of it. The lines 'But patience and elated wisdom don't share a common phrase' suggest that wisdom cannot be hurried, and it takes time to acquire.
In conclusion, "Promises" is a poignant interpretation of the complexities of relationships, the dangers of making promises, and the ultimate consequences of breaking them. The lyrics convey a message that is painfully true, hurtful, and emotional, which is why the song remains one of Savage Garden's most popular tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Well don't you know I need a Little indulgence?
I need a little something extra or special.
Listen to the hunter becoming Hunted
The tables have turned; I am now being pursued instead of the pursuer.
Everyday there's a million advances Don't be too forceful you'll ruin Your chances
People make regular attempts or advances, but being too aggressive can backfire.
Well don't you know that time is a Broken glass That splinters against the wall? But the picture is coming back Now baby And I want to take it all
Time is fragile and easily broken, but I am willing to take it all and risk the potential fallout.
Don't go making all these promises You know you cannot keep There's a time to play a king and a Time to be a thief
Don't make false promises or commitments; sometimes it is necessary to take what you want, even if it is not yours to take.
Cause if you're making all these Promises you know you cannot keep You know time will be the thief and Your fallen king end up alone
If you make unkeepable promises, time will catch up and you will end up alone.
So let your body move a little bit closer Silent like the sound proceeding a cyclone Don't you know that powerful thinking Can be a force you don't want To relinquish?
Move closer to me, but be careful because powerful thoughts can be dangerous if given up.
Well don't you know that They say hanging on will justify the wait? But patience and elated wisdom Don't share a common phrase
Some say waiting for something is worth it, but being patient does not mean being happy.
Well I'm only hanging on for what Goes down I'm floating high and my feet don't Touch the ground
I am only waiting for what happens next; I am excited and feel like I am on top of the world.
I'd take advantage but I can't see Through this charade So don't you, don't go make it harder That hell Cause it comes down to the making You'd better be damned sure you can Take it
I would take advantage of the situation if I could, but it is not clear what is really happening, so please don't make things more difficult. It all comes down to having the ability to handle the consequences.
Time will be the thief And your fallen king will end up... A fool, a fool, a lonely sorry fool Oh baby, 'cause I told you baby
Time will catch up with you and you will regret your actions; you will end up alone and sorry. All of this was warned in advance.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN PORTER, KRISTY PATRICIA CLARK, PETER IAN JONES
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Faithful through the ages
God of Abraham
You're the God of covenant
And of faithful promises
Time and time again
You have proven
You'll do just what You said
Though the storms may come and the winds may blow
I'll remain steadfast
And let my heart learn, when You speak a word
It will come to pass
Great is Your faithfulness to me
Great is Your faithfulness to me
From the rising sun to the setting same
I will praise Your name
Great is Your faithfulness to me
When the seasons change
You remain the same
God from age to age
Though the earth may pass away
Your word remains the same, yeah
Your history can prove
There's nothing You can't do
You're faithful and true
Though the storms may come and the winds may blow
I'll remain steadfast
And let my heart learn, when You speak a word
It will come to pass
Great is Your faithfulness to me, oh
Great is Your faithfulness
From the rising sun
From the rising sun to the setting same (I will praise Your name)
I will praise Your name (oh, praise Your name)
Great is Your faithfulness to me, yeah, yeah (oh, oh)
Your faithfulness, it never runs out (yeah)
It never runs out
Oh-oh, Your faithfulness
Oh, it never runs out (it never runs out)
It never runs out (it never runs out)
I put my faith in Jesus
My anchor to the ground
My hope and firm foundation
He'll never let me down, no
I put my faith in Jesus
My anchor to the ground (my hope and firm foundation)
He's my hope and firm foundation (He'll never let me down)
He'll never let me down, oh, I put (oh)
I put my trust (faith) in Jesus (yes, I do)
My anchor to the ground
My hope and firm foundation (my hope and firm foundation)
He'll never let me down (He'll never let me down)
Never let me down
I put my faith in Jesus (I put my faith in Jesus)
My anchor to the ground (my anchor to the ground), oh
He's my hope, my only hope, my only hope (my hope and firm foundation)
He'll never let me down (He'll never let me down)
He'll never let me down (Your faithful)
Great is Your faithfulness to me (faithfulness, oh, great)
Great is Your faithfulness to me (from the rising sun)
From the rising sun to the setting same
I will praise Your name
In every season, great is Your faithfulness to me
Say, I put my faith
I put my faith in Jesus
My anchor to the ground (He's my hope)
My hope and firm foundation (and He'll never let me down)
He'll never let me down (I put my faith)
I put my faith in Jesus (my anchor)
My anchor to the ground (He's my hope)
My hope and firm foundation (never let me down)
He'll never let me down (come on sing it loud)
Say, I put my faith
I put my faith in Jesus (my anchor to the ground)
My anchor to the ground (my hope and)
My hope and firm foundation (never let me down, He'll never)
He'll never let me down (never let me)
I put my faith in Jesus (I put my faith in Jesus)
My anchor to the ground (my anchor to the ground)
He's my hope and firm foundation
My hope and firm foundation
He'll never let me down (He'll never let me down)
No, He'll never let me down (He'll never let me down)
Great is, great (oh, still great)
Great is Your faithfulness to me
In every season, great is Your faithfulness to me (great is Your faithfulness)
From the rising sun
From the rising sun to the setting same (hey)
I will praise Your name
From the rising sun
From the rising sun to the setting same (hey)
I will praise Your name
From the rising sun
From the rising sun to the setting same (let it go up and let it go down)
I will praise Your name (I'll still bless You, I'll still praise You)
From the rising sun to the setting same (let it go up and let it go down)
I will praise Your name (and I'll still bless You, I'll still praise You)
From the rising sun to the setting same (let it go up and let it go down)
I will praise Your name (and I'll still bless You, I'll still bless You)
From the rising sun to the setting same (and I'll still bless You, I'll still bless You)
I will praise Your name (I'll still bless You)
Great is
Great is Your faithfulness to me (I'll still bless You)
Great is Your faithfulness to me (I'll still bless You)
From the rising sun (I'll still bless you)
From the rising sun to the setting same (I'll still bless You)
I will praise Your name (I'll still bless You)
Great is Your faithfulness to me (I'll still bless You)
Yes, I'll still bless You
In the middle of the storm, in the middle of my trial
I'll still bless You
In the middle of the road, when I don't know where to go
I'll still bless You (yeah)
In the middle of my storm, in the middle of my trial
I'll still bless You (yeah)
When I'm in the middle of the road and I don't know which way to go
I'll still (I'll still bless You)
I'll still bless You
I'll still bless You, oh (I'll still bless You)
I've got a reason to bless You, yeah
I've got a reason to bless You (I'll still bless You)
I've got a reason to bless Your name
You've been faithful, You've been faithful (I'll still bless You)
You've been so good to me, You've been so good
Come on just lift up your praise
Just lift up your worship to him
You've been so good, you've been so good
Let this, oh, this body be filled with Your praise
Be filled with Your praise (we bless Your name, we bless Your name)
We bless Your name, oh-oh-oh
I'll still bless You, oh-oh-oh
I'll still bless You, oh-oh-oh
I'll still bless You, oh-oh-oh
I'll still bless You
Great is Your faithfulness
Great is Your faithfulness to me (great is)
Great is Your faithfulness to me (from the rising sun)
From the rising sun to the setting same
I will praise Your name (from the rising sun)
From the rising sun to the setting same (oh my God)
I will praise Your name (from the rising sun)
From the rising sun to the setting same (yeah)
I will praise Your name (great is)
Great is Your faithfulness to me
@elizabethhill9580
Great news that you are seeking Jesus as your firm foundation!
God is so good He has revealed to us how to make our foundation firm in Him
Hear the Gospel- of Christ- 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 10:17, Romans 1:16
Believe the Gospel of Christ- John 8:24
Repent of sins (forsake a lifestyle that dishonors our Creator & choose to live for Him)- Acts 17:30
Confess Jesus- Romans 10:9,10, Matthew 10:32
Be baptized (h20 immersion)- Mark 16:16
God will add us to His family of baptized believers, the church His son established- Acts 2:47, Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 1:21-end, Romans 16:16
Live to please our Creator vs self- Revelation 2:10
Godspeed to you!
@TRIBL
Let this song be a reminder that our Father is still faithful in every season. May our hearts be tucked into that reality and our spirits be anchored in that truth. Never wavering, but standing tall on the firm foundation that He will always make good on His “Promises”. - Joe-L
@soniangamijeikaze2084
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@Yreels15
So good, amen.
@shondanicole81
Amen!!🙏🏾🙌🏾🧎🏾♀️
@anitaramrattan7677
I love guys. God bless you all. One of the best "modern" worship songs. Very scriptural and anointing. Great is your faithfulness. ❣Jesus
@MaferGarcia23
Amen
@kelamulenga9164
One day, I'll come back to this song, not to read the comments, but to give a testimony of my own. Great is his faithfulness.
@ebonybarnes4286
Praise His name and you will!!! I have hopes of going the same.
@dorahsherah256
Amen 🙏. I join faith with you and declare that you shall testify soon
@kefasdavid6328
Jesus will Shock you, hold onto him