Promises
Basia Trzetrzelewska Lyrics


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Promises
We forgot all our promises
And only keep some of the easiest
I confess I do

Make believe
However small the possibility
But sometimes tripped up by reality
Formality it seems

Now I found

Having come the long way round

I am closer, closer than before

Here and now is all that it's about
Let's use it or we'll lose it

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone
Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

History

We could live our life from history

But there's no future in a memory
You'll see, my love
Oh,there's no future in a memory
You'll see, my love

Now I found

Having come the long way round

I am closer, closer than before

Here and now is all that it's about
Let's use it or we'll lose it

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone
Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone
Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

You'll see, my love

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone




Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

Overall Meaning

"Promises" by Basia Trzetrzelewska is a song about the fragility of promises and commitments. The lyrics suggest that people nowadays have a tendency to forget their promises and commitments easily and only stick to those that are convenient. Basia admits to being guilty of this as well. The act of making promises is compared to "make believe", which implies that promises are often not taken seriously or made without true intention. However, the harsh reality of life can often catch up to us and make us stumble in keeping these promises, which may just be a mere formality.


Despite this, the song suggests that it is important to cherish what we have in the present rather than relying on past memories or future plans. Basia sings about how she has come a long way and is now closer to what matters in life. The line "here and now is all that it's about, let's use it or we'll lose it" emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and appreciating the present time. The song also highlights the interconnectedness of humanity and love's contagious nature, suggesting that love is a chain that binds us all together.


Overall, "Promises" is a reflective and introspective song that contemplates the importance of commitments, memories, and living in the moment. It suggests that promises are not to be taken lightly, and that we should focus on what truly matters in the present time.


Line by Line Meaning

We forgot all our promises
We have failed to keep the commitments we made to each other


And only keep some of the easiest
We have only kept the promises that were convenient for us


I confess I do
I admit that I have not been fully committed to keeping our promises


Make believe
Sometimes we imagine that everything is fine between us when it is not


However small the possibility
Even if there is only a slight chance that things can improve between us


But sometimes tripped up by reality
Our hopes are dashed by the harsh truth of our situation


Formality it seems
Our attempts to keep up appearances and maintain decorum are merely superficial


Now I found
I have realized


Having come the long way round
After going through many trials and tribulations


I am closer, closer than before
I feel more connected to you than ever before


Here and now is all that it's about
We should focus on the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future


Let's use it or we'll lose it
If we don't seize the moment and work on our relationship, we may lose it altogether


Go and ask anybody
If you ask anyone


They will all say the same, everyone
Everyone will give the same answer


Love is contagious
Love can spread from one person to another


We are part of a chain
Our love is connected to the love of others


History
We can learn from our past experiences


We could live our life from history
We could base our current actions on what we have learned from our past experiences


But there's no future in a memory
We cannot move forward if we are stuck in the past


You'll see, my love
I hope you will understand, my love




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LYNDEN DAVID HALL, MELVIN L DINKINS, ERIC EDWARDS, J. MICHAEL ANDERSON, FALONTE D. MOORE

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