Promises
Brenda & The Big Dudes Lyrics

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You come around with your promises
Thinking that you’re fooling me
I don’t need your explanation
Just leave me alone oh leave me alone

(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)

(Leave me alone leave me alone)

Confusing me with your promises
Why don’t you let me be
Baby I don’t need your explanation honey
Just leave me alone oh leave me alone

(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)
Oh leave me (Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)
I don’t need you

I’m tired of (Promises Promises)
Cause they turn (Turn to lies turn to lies)
I’m tired of (Promises Promises)
Yes they turn (Turn to lies turn to lies)

I’m tired of (Promises Promises)
Oh promises (Turn to lies turn to lies)
Yes I’m tired of (Promises Promises)
Yes they turn (Turn to lies turn to lies)

Confusing me with your promises
Why don’t you let me be
Baby I don’t need your explanation honey
Just leave me alone oh leave me alone

(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)

(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)
(Leave me alone leave me alone)

Oh yes I’m tired of (Promises Promises)
Cause they turn (Turn to lies turn to lies)
Yes I’m tired of (Promises Promises)
Cause they turn (Turn to lies turn to lies)

I’m tired of (Promises Promises)

Oh promises (Turn to lies turn to lies)
Yes I’m tired of (Promises Promises)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brenda & The Big Dudes's song "Promises" are about the frustration and anger someone feels when they have been repeatedly deceived by another person's false promises. The singer has grown tired of this person's empty words and just wants to be left alone. The repetition of the phrase "leave me alone" emphasizes the singer's desire for distance from the deceiver.

The singer accuses the other person of confusing them with their promises, which only turn into lies. The line "promises, promises, turn to lies, turn to lies" reinforces this disappointment with the other person's unreliable nature. The singer is clear that they don't need an explanation for the other person's behavior; they just want them to go away.

This song is relatable to anyone who has ever been let down by someone they trusted. It's a powerful expression of frustration and a call for accountability. The music itself is lively and uptempo, which contrasts with the seriousness of the lyrics and emphasizes the singer's fervent desire to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

You come around with your promises
You approach me with words of assurance

Thinking that you’re fooling me
Believing that I am easily deceived

I don’t need your explanation
I am not interested in your justifications

Just leave me alone oh leave me alone
Please go away and do not bother me

(Leave me alone leave me alone)
Reinforcing the desire to be left alone

Confusing me with your promises
Causing me to be uncertain with your commitments

Why don’t you let me be
Why won't you allow me to be at peace

Baby I don’t need your explanation honey
I do not require an explanation or affection to be content

(Leave me alone leave me alone)
Emphasizing the need to be left alone

Oh leave me (Leave me alone leave me alone)
Reiterating the desire to be alone

I don’t need you
I do not require your presence in my life