On her multi-faceted new album Smile, the sultry singer and songwriter goes deeper emotionally than ever before. Inspired by the steep challenges and great joys of keeping a long term relationship afloat, the 10 track collection invites fans and new listeners alike to experience compelling moments along the journey—from confusion and darkness to sparks of daylight and the assurance that no matter what, all will somehow work out for the best.
Carol co-produced Smile (and co-wrote all but one of its songs) with Grammy nominated keyboardist, recording artist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber, who played on her popular 2002 release Duboc and co-wrote the track “I Wanna Love Someone” with her on that album. Lorber invited several of the studio greats who worked on his most recent Jeff Lorber Fusion recording Galaxy to add their jazzy sensibilities and soulful power to the Smile sessions – including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, electric bassist Jimmy Haslip and guitarist Michael Thompson. Select tracks of Smile feature Grammy nominated bassist Brian Bromberg.
The Promise
Carol Duboc Lyrics
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So why will we let this thing go
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And baby I promise
That I will never leave
That everything will be alright, I
I promise these things to you
I promise
Should of known the things you said been right
Forever is such a very long time
We never even had a fight
Don't let no one change your mind
Cause they don't know how much I care
They don't know the things we share unless they're here babe
But since they're not
How can they say I'm not true, oh, oh, oh
If you need a love, I got the love that you need
Ain't no way they can take that from me
And I pray to God that one day they will see
Nothing is promised to me and you
So why will we let this thing go
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And baby I promise
That I will never leave
That everything will be alright, I
I promise these things to you
Girl just believe
I promise
When I think of all the times I said
That I will see you another day
Baby nothing's gonna change, yes it is
Said you mean the world to me
And babygirl I keep you first, yeah
Cause that's the kind of love you deserve
And to know I got a love if you need a love, yeah
If you need a love, I got the love that you need
Ain't no way they can take that from me
And I pray to God that one day they will see
Nothing is promised to me and you
So why will we let this thing go
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And baby I promise
That I will never leave
That everything will be alright, I
I promise these things to you
Girl just believe
I promise
You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright babe
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise you baby
You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright babe
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise you baby
You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright babe
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise you baby
In Carol Duboc's song "The Promise," she sings about the importance of keeping her promises to her significant other. She acknowledges that life is unpredictable, and there are no guarantees in life, but she assures her partner that she will always stay loyal to them no matter what. She urges her partner not to listen to what others say because they do not know the depth of their love and the bond they share. Duboc expresses her commitment to her partner, stating that she will always prioritize them and keep them first. She promises that she has the love her partner needs and prays that one day, others will see the value of their relationship. Throughout the song, Duboc repeatedly affirms her promise, emphasizing that her partner is the only one she wants in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing is promised to me and you
The future is uncertain, and there are no guarantees for either of us.
So why will we let this thing go
Considering the lack of certainty in life, why would we give up on our relationship without trying to make it work?
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
I assure you that I will remain loyal and honest to you.
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
Please do not let anyone try to convince you that my promise is not true.
And baby I promise
That I will never leave
That everything will be alright, I
I promise these things to you
Girl just believe
I promise
I want to reassure you that I will never abandon you, and no matter what happens, everything will turn out fine. Please trust in my promise.
Should of known the things you said been right
Looking back, I realize that you were right about everything you said.
Forever is such a very long time
Committing to each other for an indefinite period can seem daunting, but it's worth it.
We never even had a fight
Our relationship has been free from any major conflicts so far.
Don't let no one change your mind
Please do not allow anyone to influence you to doubt our love for each other.
Cause they don't know how much I care
Those who may try to undermine our bond do not understand the depth of my love for you.
They don't know the things we share unless they're here babe
Only the two of us truly know the intimate details of our relationship that make it special and worth holding onto.
But since they're not
How can they say I'm not true, oh, oh, oh
Since they are not here to witness our love, how can they presume that I am lying or insincere?
If you need a love, I got the love that you need
Ain't no way they can take that from me
And I pray to God that one day they will see
I have plenty of love to give, and no one can take that away from me. I hope that someday those who doubt us will finally see the truth.
When I think of all the times I said
That I will see you another day
It pains me to think about all the times we had to say goodbye, hoping to see each other again soon.
Baby nothing's gonna change, yes it is
Although I hope that nothing will change, I'm aware that life has its own plans for us.
Said you mean the world to me
And babygirl I keep you first, yeah
Cause that's the kind of love you deserve
And to know I got a love if you need a love, yeah
I want you to know just how important you are to me, and that you are my top priority. You deserve a love that puts you first, and I am here to provide that for you.
You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright babe
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise you baby
You are the only one I want to be with, and my promise to you is that we will be okay together. My commitment to you is unwavering, and I promise to keep it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland
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