Promises
ATB vs. Nero Lyrics


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You got me so wild
How can I ever deny
You got me so high
So high I cannot feel the fire
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these

Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself

You got me so wild
Why should I be so surprised?
You got me so high
Don't you see it in my eyes?
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these

Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself

They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself

They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself

Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself




Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ATB vs. Nero's song "Promises" revolve around the idea that promises made in a relationship can feel wasted if they are not kept. The singer is describing how their partner has gotten them "so wild" and "so high," but they worry that the promises their partner is making will not be kept. The repetition of the line "Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself" drives home the point that broken promises can have a profound impact on the singer's emotions.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of insecurity and fear of being let down. The singer wants to trust their partner and believe these promises, but they can't shake the feeling that they will be disappointed. The lyrics capture the complexity and fragility of romantic relationships, and the fear of being vulnerable.


In summary, the lyrics of "Promises" are a poignant reflection on the challenges of maintaining trust in a romantic relationship. While the singer is deeply attracted to their partner, they worry that their promises are too good to be true and that their trust will be betrayed in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

You got me so wild
You have made me very excited and passionate


How can I ever deny
I cannot pretend that I am not affected by you


You got me so high
I am filled with intense emotions because of you


So high I cannot feel the fire
My emotions are so strong that I am numb to any pain


And you keep telling me
You repeatedly assure me


Telling me that you'll be sweet
You promise to treat me kindly


And you'll never want to leave my side
You vow to always stay with me


As long as I don't break these
As long as I don't fail to keep up my end of the bargain


Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
But all of these promises feel like they are for nothing


You got me so wild
You have made me very excited and passionate


Why should I be so surprised?
Why am I even questioning it?


Don't you see it in my eyes?
Can't you tell that I feel strongly about you just by looking at me?


They are so wasted on myself
I am not deserving of these promises


They are so wasted on myself
I don't feel that I can live up to these promises


They are so wasted on myself
I feel that I am not worthy of your promises


They are so wasted on myself
All of these promises are futile because of my own shortcomings


Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Despite everything, these promises still feel useless to me


Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
I can't help but feel that these promises are a waste


Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Even though you make these promises to me, I still feel unworthy


Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
I can't shake the feeling that these promises are pointless




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Stephens, Joseph Ray, Alana Watson

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