Promises
Drake Ft. Wiz Khalifa. Skrillex & Nero Lyrics

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You got me so wild
How can I ever deny?
You got me so high
So high I cannot feel the fire
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these

Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself

And they still feel oh so wasted on myself

(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)

(Feel oh so wasted on myself, feel oh so wasted on myself)
(Feel oh so wasted on myself, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself)

Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself

And they still feel oh so wasted on myself

(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)

(Feel oh so wasted on myself, feel oh so wasted on myself)
(Feel oh so wasted on myself, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Promises" by Drake Ft. Wiz Khalifa, Skrillex, and Nero speak about being deeply in love with someone but still feeling unsure about the future of the relationship. The song describes a feeling of being so enamoured with the person that they make you feel wild and high, however, there is an underlying fear of breaking promises that could potentially endanger the relationship.

The line "Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself" suggests that the promises made to the significant other may not have been kept and that the promises made were a waste of time. Despite the fear, the hope remains that the significant other will never leave and will remain sweet as long as the promises are kept.

Overall, the lyrics speak to the tumultuous nature of love and relationships, the fear of loss, and the effort needed to maintain the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You got me so wild
You have excited me beyond my usual self

How can I ever deny?
I can't resist or deny my feelings for you

You got me so high
You have lifted me to a state of euphoria

So high I cannot feel the fire
My emotions are so heightened, I am immune to any pain

And you keep telling me
You repeatedly assure me

Telling me that you'll be sweet
Saying you'll be gentle and kind

And you'll never want to leave my side
You promise to stay close to me

As long as I don't break these
Only if I don't break the following...

Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises that I make to you, but I feel like I'm not living up to them

And they still feel oh so wasted on myself
And I still feel like I'm not living up to them