Promises
Archabald Lyrics


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I've got so many defects still you've come this far, lets step out in the unknown
There is no promise of safety, but I will stay right by your side

The day will come when these broken bone will come to life
And all the world will fall away, and these darkened eyes will see again will see again

The way it was before
I've got broken promises that we will find a way to call this our home, my love for you will never die
So draw tight your coat, cause that cold doubt could sway your mind

The day will come when these broken bone will come to life
And all the world will fall away, and these darkened eyes will see again will see again

The way it was before

Come back to me my love, before we've lost our minds

The day will come when these broken bone will come to life
And all the world will fall away, and these darkened eyes will see again will see again





The way it was before

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Archabald's song "Promises" reflects on their relationship with others and their own imperfections as they move forward in life. The singer acknowledges their flaws and limitations but is grateful for the support they receive. They invite someone to take a risk with them and move into the unknown together. They know that there are no guarantees for safety, but they pledge to be there for one another regardless of the circumstances. This speaks to the power of human connection and the ability to depend on each other during difficult times.


In the second stanza, the lyrics take on a more existential tone as the singer contemplates on the end of life. They express the hope that when they die, their broken bones will come back to life, and all the worries of the world will disappear. They will see the world in a new way and feel alive again. The song's message is about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of challenges and how the power of love can help us overcome obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got so many defects still you've come this far, lets step out in the unknown
Despite my flaws and imperfections, you have chosen to come this far with me. Let's take a step into the unknown together, even though there's no guarantee of safety.


The day will come when these broken bone will come to life
There will be a day when my body may heal from its pain and suffering.


And all the world will fall away, and these darkened eyes will see again will see again
Once this day comes, the rest of the world will fade away and my perspective will become much clearer.


The way it was before
I will be able to see the world in the same way I did before the pain and suffering began.


I've got broken promises that we will find a way to call this our home, my love for you will never die
I've made promises that we will figure out a way to make our lives work together. My love for you will never fade away.


So draw tight your coat, cause that cold doubt could sway your mind
Be strong and resilient, because doubt and fear can easily take hold of your thoughts.


Come back to me my love, before we've lost our minds
Let's come together and remember why we fell in love, before the struggles of life tear us apart mentally.


The day will come when these broken bone will come to life
Once again, there is hope that someday these wounds will heal.


And all the world will fall away, and these darkened eyes will see again will see again
Upon this healing, the world will disappear and I'll be able to have a new perspective once life goes back to 'normal.'


The way it was before
It will be as if the pain and suffering never happened- everything will go back to the way it was before.




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