Promises
Bárbra Streisand Lyrics
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Are you close enough to take me to your paradise?
Or am I going down to my loneliness
Could you be loving me more or less?
Do you know
Are you ready for the feeling, can you learn to grow?
Out in a world of tears we're hanging on
(You all over me, all over)
You're the light
I am the love don't let me die away (die away)
I am forever, we are born to make
Promises to be there
Promises to be there
Life, where the few may not ever find a heaven
I could be with you
Out in a world where nights they don't ever end
We got each other my love, my life, my friend
(You all over me, all over)
You're the light
I am the love don't let me die away (die away)
I am forever, we are born to make
Promises to love me
Promises to love me
Out in a world where nights they don't ever, ever end
We got each other my love, my life, my friend
(You all over me, all over)
You're the light
I am the love don't let me die away (die away)
I am forever we are born to make
Promises to be there (promises to be there)
Promises to be there, hey
I am the love don't let me die away
I am forever, we are born to make
Promises, promises (promises to be there, promises to be there)
Promises, promises (promises to be there, promises to be there)
Promises to be there, promises
Promises to be there, promises
Promises
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's "Promises" speak to the deep need for connection and commitment in relationships. The singer is questioning whether her partner is truly committed to her or if she is going to be left alone in her loneliness. She wonders if their love will grow and flourish or if it will wither away. The chorus emphasizes the importance of promises in relationships, promising to love and be there for the other person.
The line "We come together, we find the sun" suggests that the singer and her partner find happiness and light in each other. However, the repetition of the phrase "promises to be there" highlights the fact that this happiness is contingent on their commitment to each other. The repetition of the word "promises" at the end of the song drives this point home.
Overall, "Promises" is a song about love, commitment, and the need for reassurance in relationships. It speaks to the universal human desire for connection and the fear of being left alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Here by my side
I am with you and I am wondering if you are willing to take me to your happy place.
Are you close enough to take me to your paradise?
I am wondering if you are close enough to me and if you are willing to share your idea of paradise with me.
Or am I going down to my loneliness
I am wondering if I am going to be left alone and feeling lonely.
Could you be loving me more or less?
I am questioning if your love for me will grow or diminish in time.
Do you know
I am asking if you are aware of my thoughts and feelings.
Are you ready for the feeling, can you learn to grow?
I am asking if you are ready for the emotions that come with our relationship and if you are willing to learn and mature together.
Out in a world of tears we're hanging on
We are facing hardships and challenges in a world that is full of sadness.
We come together, we find the sun
Despite the world being dark and gloomy, we find happiness and light when we are together.
(You all over me, all over)
Your presence is felt all over me and it gives me comfort and happiness.
You're the light
You bring light and happiness into my life.
I am the love don't let me die away (die away)
I am the love that exists between us and I don't want it to fade away or disappear.
I am forever, we are born to make
Our love is eternal and it is a part of who we were meant to be.
Promises to be there
I promise to be there for you through thick and thin and to support you always.
Promises to love me
I promise to love you always and to show you how much you mean to me.
We got each other my love, my life, my friend
We have each other and this brings us joy and happiness, as we are not only lovers but also friends.
Out in a world where nights they don't ever, ever end
We live in a world where the night seems endless because of the hardships we face.
Promises, promises (promises to be there, promises to be there)
I vow to keep my promises to you and to always be there when you need me.
Promises to be there, promises
I pledge to be there for you always, no matter what happens.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb
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