Endpoint was arguably the biggest hardcore band to come from Louisville Ken… Read Full Bio ↴Endpoint was arguably the biggest hardcore band to come from Louisville Kentucky. Formed in 1988 by Duncan Barlow and Rob Pennington, the band barreled through several national tours (and one European tour) and many HUGE shows in Louisville before calling it quits on New Year's 1994 to 2000+ in their hometown.

Promise
Endpoint Lyrics

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You act so bold. What are you scared of, my words? You think I'm right, but your ego stands so tall. Hide it away, beneath walls of anger. Fear me you say, but I don't feel what's not there. You're in the eye, you try to use it, don't you? You never cradled me, you never gave me a thing. You wear a mask, it's painted black and silver. You know I know, inside you're black and blue. You'd never know, but I've been through that door before. And I promise that I will never let you fall. Open your eyes, realize you're falling, and know I'll be there. Just let go, I will never let you fall. Been down that road before, and i've opened up and closed my own doors. I've been down that road called hate. Woke up cold, alone and desolate. I promise that I will never let you fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Promise by Endpoint are a message to someone who is trying to hide behind their walls of anger and fear. The singer is observing that the person is acting bold, but that their ego is getting in the way of seeing the truth. The singer has been through difficult times before and empathizes with the person, telling them to open their eyes and let go of their fear, knowing that they will never let them fall. The lyrics also indicate that the singer has been down a similar path before and has experienced hate and loneliness, but promises to be there for the other person.

The song seems to be about the struggle of vulnerability and how hard it can be to let go of fear and trust someone else with your emotions. The walls of anger the other person has built up may be a defense mechanism against the fear of being hurt or rejected. The singer is trying to empathize with this struggle and offers a helping hand to someone who needs it. The lyrics are hopeful and express a promise that the singer will be there for the other person, no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

You act so bold.
You pretend to be confident and fearless, but I can see through it.

What are you scared of, my words?
You are afraid of what I might say to you or about you.

You think I'm right, but your ego stands so tall.
You believe that I am correct, but your pride won't allow you to admit it.

Hide it away, beneath walls of anger.
You conceal your vulnerability and insecurities with anger and defensiveness.

Fear me you say, but I don't feel what's not there.
You claim to be afraid of me, but I don't sense any genuine fear from you.

You're in the eye, you try to use it, don't you?
You are aware of your social status and constantly try to leverage it to your advantage.

You never cradled me, you never gave me a thing.
You have never nurtured or supported me in any way.

You wear a mask, it's painted black and silver.
You conceal your true self behind a false persona that is dark and emotionless.

You know I know, inside you're black and blue.
You are aware that I am aware of the emotional pain and trauma that you hide within.

You'd never know, but I've been through that door before.
You are unaware that I have experienced the same struggles and hardships as you.

And I promise that I will never let you fall.
I vow to be there for you and support you through anything and everything.

Open your eyes, realize you're falling, and know I'll be there.
Wake up to the reality of your situation and understand that I will be there to catch you when you fall.

Just let go, I will never let you fall.
Release your fears and trust that I will always be there to catch you and lift you up.

Been down that road before, and i've opened up and closed my own doors.
I have experienced similar struggles and have learned to protect myself and make my own choices.

I've been down that road called hate.
I have felt the destructive power of hate and its effects on myself and others.

Woke up cold, alone and desolate.
I have experienced the loneliness and despair that comes from feeling disconnected from others.

I promise that I will never let you fall.
I reinforce my vow to support and protect you no matter what.

Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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