Promise
10.7 Lyrics


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Promises
I can't make you no more
Mmm hmm
I can't make you no more promises
You already know what time it is
So much on my mind as it is
I can't really have you add to it
I already took a loss in this
You don't even know the half of it
This ain't something you imagining
Damn this shit is really happening
I got so much on my plate
Copped a new estate
these are better days yea
Tryna stack it in the safe
Need a bigger safe
It ain't really safe out here
I been tryna win the race
Gotta keep the pace
You can lose your placed out here
Lot of niggas acting strange
I ain't with the games
You can never play me yea
I Swear to god I done seen it all
Hurt your feelings I ain't mean at all
This just the type of shit I seen before
And I ain't really tryna visit no more
I just been way too involved
I just been busy and missing your calls
Can't settle for less no because I need it all
switched up the pedigree I been a dog
I Roll with my dawgs
Lotta people switched sides
On me I ain't for that shit
Got the glock 9 on me
Imma blow that clip
I got the cheese all on me
Like a Kodak pic
Yea yea
You already know that shit
Lot of snakes up in the garden
Like New York Knick
Got used to ballin called my brother
because he needed a pick
He was locked
I'm in the zone
But we needed a switch
He got to roll in to the hole
That's when I through the assist
Been on the grind so long
That shit turned to progression
I Been the 1 so long
That shit turn to 11
All the mistakes I ever made
I turned that shit to a lesson
Everything I learned from it turned that shit to a blessing
Young nigga out here with his head on his shoulders
Came straight up out the mud
Turned a boy to a soldier
You a expect a lot from me cuz I carry the load
But just don't forget that I told you
I can't make you no more promises
You already know what time it is
So much on my mind as it is
I can't really have you add to it
I already took a loss in this
You ding even know the the half of it
This ain't something you imagining
Damn this shit is really happening
I can't make you no more promises
You already know what time it is
So much on my mind as it is
I can't really have you add to it
I already took a loss in this
You dont even know the half of it
This ain't something you imagining
Damn this shit is really happening
Damn this shit is really happening
I don't know what's really happening
This just another zone I'm tappin in
Don't be bringing up that past again
Why we talking bout the past again
I can never come in last again
I can never come in last
I know I making niggas mad
I'm the best she ever had
I been blowing money fast
In the race I do the dash oh
In the race don't wanna crash no
In the race don't wanna crash




In the race don't wanna crash
In the race don't wanna

Overall Meaning

In "Promise," 10.7 laments that he cannot make any more promises because he already has so much on his mind. He reveals that he has taken a loss in the past and that there is much more happening in his life that others cannot imagine. Despite this, he has been striving to win the race and keep pace, but he recognizes that it is not always safe out there since many people are acting strange. However, he is determined to continue the grind and turn his past mistakes and challenges into lessons and blessings. In the end, he warns that he cannot make any more promises and that people should not bring up the past again because he is focused on the race and does not want to crash.


"Promise" reflects 10.7's struggles and determination to succeed despite the challenges and setbacks he has faced. Through his lyrics, he communicates the importance of not giving up and turning mistakes into positive outcomes. The song's tone is contemplative and honest, as 10.7 shares his vulnerabilities and hopes with the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Promises
The song is called 'Promise', and this line serves as the introduction to the theme and topic of the song.


I can't make you no more
The singer cannot fulfill any more promises, suggesting a sense of weariness in making commitments.


Mmm hmm
A non-verbal agreement or confirmation of a shared understanding in the tone of the singer.


I can't make you no more promises
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis, emphasizing the reluctance to make commitments due to a heavy workload.


You already know what time it is
The listener is familiar with the situation, indicating that the topic is not new to them.


So much on my mind as it is
The singer is already preoccupied with many thoughts, suggesting that they are overwhelmed and do not have any mental bandwidth to entertain new thoughts or commitments.


I can't really have you add to it
The singer cannot take on any additional burdens, tasks or worries.


I already took a loss in this
The artist has already faced defeat or lost something due to a previous commitment or promise, which has contributed to the reluctance to make more promises.


You don't even know the half of it
The listener has limited knowledge of the artist's current struggles, and the artist infers that it is impossible to convey the extent of their problems in a brief conversation.


This ain't something you imagining
The artist confirms that their struggles are not a figment of the listener's expectations, rather they are real problems that need to be resolved.


Damn this shit is really happening
A realization that the struggles are indeed happening and not just imagined, indicating a sense of surprise or disbelief.


I got so much on my plate
The artist is carrying a heavy burden and has many responsibilities.


Copped a new estate
Acquired a new property, which is likely a symbol of success and achievement.


These are better days yea
Despite the struggles, the current time is relatively better than the past, and the singer is grateful for the progress they have made.


Tryna stack it in the safe
Attempting to accumulate wealth and increase financial security by putting it into a safe, which may also symbolize protection from further loss or harm.


Need a bigger safe
The wealth accumulated so far is significant, and the current safe is not enough to accommodate it all.


It ain't really safe out here
The artist feels that risks and dangers are present in their current situation, and they need to take more precautions to protect themselves.


I been tryna win the race
The singer is in pursuit of success or a goal, with the implication that it is a competitive environment.


Gotta keep the pace
In order to succeed, the singer needs to maintain a certain speed or level of productivity.


You can lose your place out here
The artist warns that if one slows down or loses momentum in the competitive environment, they risk falling behind and losing their position or success.


Lot of niggas acting strange
There are many people around the artist who are behaving bizarrely or unpredictably.


I ain't with the games
The artist is not interested in playing around or engaging in unnecessary or trivial activities.


You can never play me yea
The listener should not attempt to manipulate or deceive the singer, as the singer is aware and experienced enough to see through such behavior.


I swear to god I done seen it all
The artist claims to have a broad range of experiences and knowledge, suggesting that they may be more wary or cautious than the listener.


Hurt your feelings I ain't mean at all
If the singer has ever caused someone else pain or offense, it was not their intention to do so.


This just the type of shit I seen before
The singer has encountered similar problems or situations in the past, and therefore knows how to react or cope with them.


And I ain't really tryna visit no more
The singer has already gone through certain experiences and is not willing to revisit them again, suggesting a desire to move forward.


I just been way too involved
The artist has been actively engaged or invested in a particular task or problem.


I just been busy and missing your calls
The artist is too busy to be always reachable or responsive, leading to missed calls or messages.


Can't settle for less no because I need it all
The singer has high standards and aspirations, and is unwilling to settle for anything less than what they expect.


Switched up the pedigree I been a dog
The singer has altered their behavior or attitude from what was expected, and now behaves like a dominant or assertive figure.


I roll with my dawgs
The artist spends time with and prefers the company of close friends and allies.


Lotta people switched sides on me I ain't for that shit
Many people have changed their allegiance or loyalties, and the artist is annoyed or frustrated with this behavior.


Got the glock 9 on me
The artist is carrying a firearm (Glock 9mm) with them, which could symbolize protection or aggression.


Imma blow that clip
The singer suggests that they are willing to use the weapon and expend all the bullets in the magazine.


I got the cheese all on me like a Kodak pic
The artist has a significant amount of money (cheese) with them, like in the Kodak camera commercial that used to feature the phrase 'Say cheese.'


Yea yea, you already know that shit
The listener is already aware of the singer's wealth or status, and the singer is acknowledging that fact.


Lot of snakes up in the garden like New York Knick
There are many deceitful or untrustworthy people/people who might betray nearby like the New York Knicks.


Got used to ballin called my brother because he needed a pick
The singer is experienced at being successful or 'ballin', so they called their brother in a tough spot to 'pick' up the effort.


He was locked I'm in the zone but we needed a switch
The artist's brother was incarcerated, but the artist was on a 'zone' of success/adjustment and recognizes the need for a change of strategy.


He got to roll in to the hole that's when I threw the assist
The artist's brother had to make what was considered a tough choice (to make a play in basketball), but the artist helped them achieve it.


Been on the grind so long that shit turned to progression
The singer has been working hard for so long that they have started to see visible progress or success as a result.


I been the 1 so long that shit turn to 11
The singer has been at the top or in a leadership position for so long that it feels like they have surpassed the maximum level of success or achievement.


All the mistakes I ever made I turned that shit to a lesson
The artist has made many mistakes in the past but has learned valuable lessons from them, suggesting a growth mindset.


Everything I learned from it turned that shit to a blessing
The artist has found a way to turn all their errors or struggles into opportune moments, symbolized as blessings.


Young nigga out here with his head on his shoulders
Despite the artist being relatively young, they have a good sense of judgment and maturity, symbolized by carrying one's head on one's shoulders.


Came straight up out the mud turned a boy to a soldier
The singer has come from a difficult or impoverished background and has emerged as a resilient, toughened person who can handle challenges or hardships.


You a expect a lot from me cuz I carry the load
The listener has high expectations of the artist because the artist has taken on significant responsibilities and burdens.


But just don't forget that I told you
Despite the pressure and expectations, the singer wants the listener to remember that they were warned about the limitations and circumstances of the singer's situation.


Damn this shit is really happening
The repetition of the earlier line, emphasizing the reality and impact of the struggles that the singer is going through.


I don't know what's really happening
Despite the earlier line, the singer suggests that they don't fully understand or comprehend what is going on or what needs to be addressed.


This just another zone I'm tappin in
The artist is exploring a new or unfamiliar territory, implying that they are willing to take risks or try new things.


Don't be bringing up that past again
The artist doesn't want to rehash or revisit previous events or conflicts, suggesting a desire to move forward and focus on the present.


Why we talking bout the past again
A rhetorical question that mirrors the previous line, and implies that the singer doesn't see the point of revisiting past events or mistakes.


I can never come in last again
The singer is motivated to never experience the feeling of defeat or disappointment once again, suggesting a competitive spirit or drive to succeed.


I can never come in last
The repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the artist's resolve and determination.


I know I making niggas mad
The artist is aware that their success, attitude or behavior may be causing others to become jealous or angry.


I'm the best she ever had
The artist is confident that they have been the most successful or satisfactory romantic partner to someone in their past.


I been blowing money fast
The singer has been spending large amounts of money very quickly, symbolizing extravagance or a lack of caution in their spending habits.


In the race I do the dash oh
The artist is in a competitive environment and is confident in their speed, using 'dash' as a metaphor for quick movements.


In the race don't wanna crash no
The singer does not want to experience any setbacks or failures in the competitive environment they are in.


In the race don't wanna crash
The repetition of the earlier line, emphasizing the singer's sense of caution or warning to avoid failure or errors.




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Written by: Larry Robinson

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