Chains of Promises
Elsa & Emilie Lyrics


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Can't say I ever did, can't say I never will
Just take me then we'll see
Don't know if I should try
Don't know if I'm alright
But just take me there now please

'Cause I don't even care
I don't even care
I don't even care
I don't even care
Just take me there
I don't even care
I don't even care
I don't even care
Just take me there

Chains of promises I don't even care if they are lies
Keep your fingers crossed real tight and I swear I won't mind
All night under the street lights, come on let's waste our time
Keep your fingers crossed tonight, I don't care if we die

Didn't say I would stay, didn't say I'd walk away
So just take me then we'll see
Don't think I should agree
But I don't think I should just leave
Won't you take me there now please

'Cause I don't even care
I don't even care
I don't even care
I don't even care
Just take me there
I don't even care
I don't even care
I don't even care
Just take me there

Chains of promises I don't even care if they are lies
Keep your fingers crossed real tight and I swear I won't mind
All night under the street lights, come on let's waste our time
Keep your fingers crossed tonight, I don't care if we die

Stay now (I'm on my way now)
Wait now (You can take me higher (you can take me higher))
Stay now (I'm on my way now)
Wait now (You can take me higher (you can take me higher))

Chains of promises I don't even care if they are lies
Keep your fingers crossed real tight and I swear I won't mind
All night under the street lights, come on let's waste our time
Keep your fingers crossed tonight, I don't care if we die

If we die
If we die




If we die
If we die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elsa & Emilie's "Chains of Promises" depict a sense of recklessness and abandonment. The song starts with the lines "Can't say I ever did, can't say I never will / Just take me then we'll see," which highlights a fear of commitment and the longing to live in the moment. The lyrics "Chains of promises I don't even care if they are lies / Keep your fingers crossed real tight and I swear I won't mind" suggest that the singer is aware of the false hope behind promises but is willing to give in to them regardless.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the line "I don't even care, Just take me there," establishes a tone of indifference and a willingness to surrender control. The phrase "Keep your fingers crossed tonight, I don't care if we die" displays a sense of desperation and a willingness to take risks. It seems like the singer is willing to put their trust in someone else and take a chance on love, even if it might not last or even if it might hurt them in the end.


Overall, "Chains of Promises" portrays a conflicted and impulsive mindset between the desire for freedom and the yearning for love and validation. The lyrics inspire listeners to take risks and embrace the unknown despite the potential consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't say I ever did, can't say I never will
I can't give a definite answer on whether I will do something or not


Just take me then we'll see
Take me with you and we'll figure out what happens later


Don't know if I should try
I'm not sure if putting effort into something is worth it


Don't know if I'm alright
I am uncertain of my emotional or mental state


But just take me there now please
Regardless of my uncertainty, I want to go with you right now


'Cause I don't even care
I don't have any concern or attachment to the situation


I don't even care
The lack of emotional attachment or concern is reinforced


Just take me there
Despite the absence of care, I still want you to take me with you


Chains of promises I don't even care if they are lies
Even if the promises are false, I am indifferent towards them


Keep your fingers crossed real tight and I swear I won't mind
Even if there is a small possibility of success, I am willing to take the risk


All night under the street lights, come on let's waste our time
Let's spend the whole night doing nothing productive under the streetlights


Keep your fingers crossed tonight, I don't care if we die
I am willing to risk my life if it means achieving something or having a good time


Didn't say I would stay, didn't say I'd walk away
I didn't make any promises to either stay or leave


Don't think I should agree
I am unsure if I should approve or comply


But I don't think I should just leave
Despite my uncertainty, I know I shouldn't abandon the situation


Won't you take me there now please
I am pleading with you to take me with you immediately


Stay now (I'm on my way now)
I want you to stay and I'm heading your way now


Wait now (You can take me higher (you can take me higher))
Hold on for a second, I want you to take me to a better place than where we currently are


If we die
There is a possibility that we may not survive




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elsa Ingeborg Sollesvik, Emilie Haaland Austrheim

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