Promise
A Hole Inside Lyrics


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How could you be so cold when I was crying
it makes me think that you deserve to be dying
If you don't pick up the pieces that's
left of your pathetic life the thoughts you had in secondhand
will put you underground and when you fail to breathe I'll be there

You promised me and I was blind
I believed that you were only mine
I should have left, but I stayed
I didn't know that you were so unreliable

You think I scream in pain,
but darling I've already forgot your name
you will never achive in a team
and now I tell you why I see you as a lie

You promised me and I was blind

I believed that you were only mine
I should have left, but I stayed
I didn't know that you were so unreliable

Has your bottle runned out my last drip
just fell to the floor
so now I wonder
whats nothing when I thought you were something
this time I'm the bag that picks up the stone
not the scissor that breaks on it

You promised me and I was blind
I believed that you were only mine




I should have left, but I stayed
I didn't know that you were so unreliable

Overall Meaning

The song "Promise" by A Hole Inside is about a broken promise and the resulting betrayal and heartache. The lyrics speak of the singer's pain and anger towards someone who they trusted to keep a promise but failed to do so. The first verse talks about how the singer was crying and yet the other person remained cold towards them, leading the singer to believe that the person deserved to be punished for their lack of empathy. The second verse speaks of the singer's belief that the other person was theirs and the betrayal they felt when the promise was broken, leading them to feel stupid for not trusting their instincts and leaving earlier. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the betrayal and how the singer should have left earlier, and the third verse talks of how the singer has already forgotten the other person's name and sees them as a lie. The bridge speaks of the last straw that broke the camel's back, of how the other person's last drop of affection was wasted, and how the singer is tired of being the one to pick up the pieces.


Overall, the song speaks of betrayal, hurt, and the need to move on from a toxic relationship. It's a reminder that promises are meant to be kept, and when they are broken, it can shatter the trust between two people. The song inspires listeners to be true to themselves and not to stay in a relationship that is causing them pain and heartache.


Line by Line Meaning

How could you be so cold when I was crying
Your lack of empathy when I was vulnerable and emotional makes me question your worth as a person.


it makes me think that you deserve to be dying
Your behavior is so callous and cruel that it makes me wonder if you deserve to suffer the ultimate consequence.


If you don't pick up the pieces that's left of your pathetic life the thoughts you had in secondhand
If you don't take responsibility for the mess you've made of your life, your negative thoughts and behaviors will drag you down even further.


will put you underground and when you fail to breathe I'll be there
Your destructive habits will eventually lead to your demise, but I will still be there to witness it.


You promised me and I was blind
I believed your promises without thinking critically about your motives or capabilities.


I believed that you were only mine
I trusted that you were faithful and committed to me alone.


I should have left, but I stayed
In hindsight, I realize that I should have ended our relationship when the signs of your unreliability were apparent.


I didn't know that you were so unreliable
I was naive to your true character and unwilling to see the red flags until it was too late.


You think I scream in pain,
You may perceive my distress as weakness, but it only shows the depth of my hurt and betrayal.


but darling I've already forgot your name
You are no longer a significant or meaningful presence in my life.


you will never achive in a team
Your selfishness and lack of collaboration make you unsuited for working in a group setting.


and now I tell you why I see you as a lie
I understand now that you were dishonest and deceitful in our relationship, and that perception colors my opinion of you.


Has your bottle runned out my last drip
You have exhausted my patience and goodwill towards you.


just fell to the floor
With your final mistake, any remaining shards of my trust in you have been shattered.


so now I wonder
I am left to contemplate the implications and emotions of your actions.


whats nothing when I thought you were something
I am struggling to come to terms with the fact that my perception of you was so out of touch with reality.


this time I'm the bag that picks up the stone
I am resilient and strong, and I will not be defeated or weighed down by your mistakes.


not the scissor that breaks on it
I am not so fragile or weak that your actions will destroy me or cut me down.




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@JellyRoll

This song is painfully honest . I couldnโ€™t shake the feeling this song gave me ... it reminded me of the rock n roll version of โ€œSave Meโ€ I was afraid to release it because it was so different .. then I remembered being different is what makes all of us who we are ... going against Trends - and making music that makes us feel
Something โ€” I hope yโ€™all
Enjoy it โ€” we have many more new videos about to drop

@courtneydoit9806

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@ColtTabor

Thoroughly enjoyed my friend. Iโ€™ve been listening for 10+ years. Congratulations, sincerely.

@williamkelly5784

Amazing song jelly!!! I cant agree more with the statement rock version of save me.

@RYMAC16

This song is AMAZING Jelly! Nothin wrong with experimentin with different styles! ROCK ON!!!๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป

@josephbeaver349

Hell yeah Brother keep them coming they are always straight ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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@Justgiverbud34

2:45 is my favourite part! Sounds like heโ€™s about to rip a scream! And then it all goes soft. Truth is on the inside

@JellyRoll

I love this comment. Thank you!

@jeremiahstevens3319

That's what the south is all about. Spreading love baby..... No more tention. Memphis tennessee till I die.

@splitfromself

@@JellyRoll I wanna hear hardcore punk jelly๐Ÿคฃ

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