With influences like The Goo Goo Dolls and Jimmy Eat World, John Allred has been spreading his music from coast to coast for the last 5 years. Releasing a total of 5 albums and selling over 20,000 copies. All releases effectively capturing acoustic based songwriting and heartfelt lyrics. Developing an new approach to live electronics and looping, John stands out amongst other acoustic singer/songwriters. Allred has independently toured the United States from your average coffee house, to colleges and recently the largest arenas.
John has shared the stage with several national acts and has been on regular rotation on national radio waves since 2006. (101.9 The End, 107.9 The Mix and X96). Pick up the new release "The Sound" to hear the next chapter of Johns story.
Promise
Allred Lyrics
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The person hiding underneath myself
And everything you thought i'd need
I ended up leaving on the shelf
Cuz life turned out different
Than we planned
Uh oh
Wherever we will go
We'll take it nice and slow
Just hold me when the lights go out
Whenever this will be
Well promise me...
You'll hold me when the lights go out
You picking up the phone
I know that you're alone
And I'm sorry I'm not there
The clouds are creeping in
I know you're sleeping in
And I wish that you were here
But life turned out
Different than we planned
Uh oh
Wherever we will go
Well take it nice and slow
Just hold me when the lights go out
Whenever this will be
Well promise me
You'll hold me when the lights go out
And my feelings will stay the same...
Forever
So promise me....
Promise me
Wherever we will go
We'll take it nice and slow...
Just hold me when the lights go out.
Whenever this will be
Well promise me
You'll hold me when the lighs go out
Wherever we will go
(I never really thought I'd see)
Well take it nice and slow
(The person hiding in myself)
Just hold me when the lights go out
Whenever this will be
(And everything you though I'd need)
Well promise me
You'll hold me when the lights
(I ended up leaving on the shelf)
Go out.
The song Promise by Allred is a touching love song about two individuals who were not prepared for what life has thrown at them. The opening lines "I never thought that I would see the person hiding underneath myself" convey the challenges of discovering oneself and accepting one's flaws. The lyrics then shift to the concept of letting go of things that were once deemed essential but now are no longer as valuable. This is caused by how life turns out differently than planned, and as one adapts to the changing circumstances, the things once deemed necessary get left behind.
As the song progresses, the chorus brings up the idea of being there for each other in the face of the bleakness of life. The lyrics, "Just hold me when the lights go out. Whenever this will be, well promise me... you'll hold me when the lights go out." depicts the importance of having someone that you can rely on during troubling times. The subsequent verses highlight the distance between the couple due to their different journeys in life. However, the song finishes with optimism and hope as the different paths it takes are embraced and the promise to hold each other during difficult times is made.
In summary, the song Promise is a beautiful depiction of the beauty of love and the trials and tribulations that come along the way. It teaches the importance of adapting to life's changing circumstances, letting go of things that are no longer of value, and becoming a beacon of hope for each other when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought that I would see
I never expected to see the hidden part of myself
The person hiding underneath myself
The inner self that I have kept hidden from view
And everything you thought i'd need
All the things you believed I required in my life
I ended up leaving on the shelf
I realized that those things were not as important as I once believed
Cuz life turned out different
Because life unfolded in unexpected ways
Uh oh
A sudden realization or concern
Wherever we will go
No matter where we end up
We'll take it nice and slow
We'll move forward at an unhurried pace
Just hold me when the lights go out
Be with me when everything becomes dark and unclear
Whenever this will be
At any future time
Well promise me...
Make a commitment to me
You'll hold me when the lights go out
That you'll be there with me when I am lost or afraid
You picking up the phone
I know you are answering my call
I know that you're alone
I recognize your solitude
And I'm sorry I'm not there
I regret my inability to be physically present
The clouds are creeping in
A sense of darkness is approaching
I know you're sleeping in
I know you are still asleep
And I wish that you were here
I long for your presence
And my feelings will stay the same...
My feelings will remain steadfast and unchanging
Forever
For all time
So promise me....
Make a solemn commitment to me
Wherever we will go
No matter where fate takes us
We'll take it nice and slow...
We'll move forward at a leisurely, measured pace
Just hold me when the lights go out.
Stay with me during dark and uncertain times.
Whenever this will be
At any unknown future time
Well promise me
Make a guarantee to me
You'll hold me when the lights
That you will be with me when I feel lost
Go out.
When everything seems to be falling apart.
Contributed by Sebastian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
L&A Originals
Great song. Suprised me actually.
PilotLoganLynch
@dawnjessop1 Actually the name of the band was Allred before he split.
Dawn Tipping
@greg0rius... Seriously? This is Allred, the guy from SLC that calls himself Allred. He's just collaborating with a band on some songs.