Promises
Calvin Harris & Sam Smith Lyrics


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Are you drunk enough?
Not to judge what I'm doin'
Are you high enough
To excuse that I'm ruined?
'Cause I'm ruined
Is it late enough
For you to come and stay over?
'Cause we're free to love
So tease me, hmm

I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything
(Tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything
(Tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)

Tonight
(You're everything tonight)

Is it loud enough?
'Cause my body is calling for you, calling for you
I need someone
To do the things that I do (hmm)
I'm heating up
Energy's taking control
I'm speeding up
My heartbeat's dancing alone

I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything
(Tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything
(Tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)

Tonight
(You're everything tonight)

'Cause I need
Your green light
Day and night, say that you're mine
'Cause I need
Your green light
Day and night, say that you're mine (you're mine)
Say that you're mine (you're mine)
Say that you're mine

I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything
(Tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything
(Tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)





Tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Promises" by Calvin Harris are centered around a night of passion between two people. The song begins with questions about the other person's level of intoxication- asking if they are drunk or high enough to overlook the singer's flawed state. The chorus follows, with the singer admitting that they cannot make any promises for the future, but they will give everything they can for this one night. They use the metaphor of "magic in the air" to explain the feeling of being swept up in the moment. The second verse continues with the singer calling out for someone to fulfill their desires and feeling a rush of energy. The bridge concludes the song with a plea for the other person to give their consent and say that they are "mine."


The lyrics are straightforward and give a glimpse into a carefree and spontaneous night. The repetition of "Tonight" in the chorus emphasizes the temporary nature of the experience and reflects the idea of living in the moment. The references to drugs and alcohol can be interpreted as either reckless or liberating, depending on the listener's perspective. Overall, this song captures the essence of a wild night that is full of possibilities and passion.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you drunk enough?
Do you have enough alcohol in your system to not judge my actions?


Not to judge what I'm doin'
To not judge my actions.


Are you high enough
Do you have enough drugs in your system?


To excuse that I'm ruined?
To excuse my state of being ruined.


'Cause I'm ruined
Because I am ruined.


Is it late enough
Has enough time passed?


For you to come and stay over?
For you to spend the night with me?


'Cause we're free to love
Because we have the freedom to love each other.


So tease me, hmm
So, flirt with me.


I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
I cannot make any commitments or promises of wealth.


But I'll give you everything
But I will give you everything else that I can.


(Tonight)
(Tonight)


Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
There is something magical happening, it cannot be scientifically explained.


So come get your everything
So come and get everything that I can offer you.


Is it loud enough?
Is the volume high enough?


'Cause my body is calling for you, calling for you
Because I am strongly attracted to you.


I need someone
I need a partner.


To do the things that I do (hmm)
To participate in the activities that I enjoy.


I'm heating up
I am becoming aroused.


Energy's taking control
My emotions are overwhelming me.


I'm speeding up
My heart rate is increasing fast.


My heartbeat's dancing alone
My heart is racing fast without any partnering beat.


'Cause I need
Because I require


Your green light
Your permission or approval.


Day and night, say that you're mine
At all times, admit that you are mine.


(you're mine)
(You belong to me)


Say that you're mine
Admit that you belong to me.


I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
I cannot promise you wealth or fancy things.


But I'll give you everything
But I will give you everything else that I can.


(Tonight)
(Tonight)


Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
There is something magical happening, it cannot be scientifically explained.


So come get your everything
So come and get everything that I can offer you.


Tonight
Tonight.


(You're everything tonight)
(You are everything tonight)




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Wiles, Jessica Reyes, Samuel Smith

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LYRICS


[Verse 1: Sam Smith]
Are you drunk enough?
Not to judge what I'm doin’
Are you high enough?
To excuse that I'm ruined
'Cause I’m ruined
Is it late enough?
For you to come and stay over
'Cause we're free to love
So tease me, hmmm

[Chorus: Sam Smith & Jessie Reyez]
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything (tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything (tonight)
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything (tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain’t no science here
So come get your everything (tonight)

[Post-Chorus: Sam Smith & Jessie Reyez]
Tonight
(Your everything tonight)

[Verse 2: Sam Smith]
Is it loud enough?
’Cause my body is calling for you, calling for you
I need someone, to do the things that I do, hmmm
I'm heating up, energy’s taking control
I'm speeding up
My heartbeat's dancing alone

[Chorus: Sam Smith & Jessie Reyez]
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything (tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything (tonight)
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything (tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything (tonight)

[Post-Chorus: Sam Smith & Jessie Reyez]
Tonight
(Your everything tonight)

[Bridge: Sam Smith]
'Cause I need your green light
Day and night, say that you're mine
'Cause I need your green light
Day and night, say that you're mine
Say that you're mine
Say that you're mine

[Chorus: Sam Smith & Jessie Reyez]
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything (tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything (tonight)
I make no promises, I can't do golden rings
But I'll give you everything (tonight)
Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here
So come get your everything (tonight)

[Outro: Sam Smith]
Tonight



@alexisjl2292

Are you drunk enough
Not to judge what I’m doing?
Are you high enough
To excuse that I’m ruined?
Because I’m ruined
Is it late enough
For you to come and stay over?
Because we’re free to love
So tease me

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
Tonight
Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
Tonight
x2

Tonight
Your everything tonight

Is it loud enough?
Because my body is calling for you
Calling for you
I need someone
To do the things that I do
I’m heating up
Energy’s taking control
I’m speeding up
My heartbeat’s dancing alone

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
Tonight
Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
Tonight
x2
Tonight
Your everything tonight

Because I need your green light
Day and night, say that you’re mine
Because I need your green light
Day and night, say that you’re mine
Say that you’re mine
Say that you’re mine

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
Tonight
Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
Tonight
x2
Tonight



@anndepaepe571

Lyrics:

Are you drunk enough
Not to judge what I’m doing
Are you high enough
To excuse that I’m ruined
Cause I’m ruined
Is it late enough
For you to come and stay over
Cause we’re free to love
So tease me

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
(Tonight)

Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
(Tonight)

Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)
Tonight

Is it loud enough
Cause my body is calling for ya
Calling for ya
I need someone
To do the things that I do
I’m heating up
Energy’s taking control
I’m speeding up
My heartbeat’s dancing alone

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
(Tonight)

Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
(Tonight)

Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)
Tonight

Cause I need
Your green light
Day and night
Say that you’re mine

Cause I need
Your green light
Day and night
Say that you’re mine

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
(Tonight)

Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)

I make no promises
I can’t do golden rings
But I’ll give you everything
(Tonight)

Magic is in the air
There ain’t no science here
So come get your everything
(Tonight)
Tonight



All comments from YouTube:

@haitemzargon7129

Calvin is dropping a work of art after another, honestly.

@Leotique

It's more like his team did that, not only him.

@Jperea760

He Created Disco

@proserfina21096

the man is as talented as his exes.

@Jperea760

@@proserfina21096 LMFAO, really? Let me guess you love Taylor Swift

@proserfina21096

yes I do.

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@scarsalex

After One Kiss hit, comes... Promises hit.

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Hi

@spooksterz

They're just both the same thing.

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love

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