A Promise
Echo And The Bunnymen Lyrics

In "A Promise", Echo and The Bunnymen sing about a promise made, and how it has not been kept. The song is constructed around the idea of a person being promised change but ending up disappointed. The lyrics are poignant, with the band juxtaposing the promise of an exciting evening with the ultimate realization of stagnation. The repetition of the phrase "a promise, a promise, a promise" emphasizes the weight of the broken pledge.

The song's opening lines, "You said something will change, we were all dressed up, somewhere to go, no sign of rain, but something will change, you promised," illustrates the excitement and anticipation of the singer. There is the promise of something more, of something to look forward to. Still, as the lyrics progress, the singer becomes increasingly disillusioned, with the chorus taking on almost a conversational tone: "But nothing will change, you promised."

The track seems to suggest the cyclical nature of life, where one is promised change, but somehow ends up in the same place ultimately. The lyrics also convey the disappointment of individuals who yearn for change but are repeatedly let down. It's a universal theme that speaks to anyone who has been promised greatness but has ended up in the same place they started. Overall, "A Promise" is a unique and moving track that highlights the band's skill for crafting emotionally resonant compositions.