promise
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You must be so scared
Don't worry you're not alone
You can't give up on us now you know we'll always be there
Always be there
I wish that things could be different
To start it all over again
You've been gone for too long now I know
I guess I'm making this up to you
I know it's not gonna be easy to say these words
It's gonna be that hardest thing I've ever had to do
Last summer seems so far from here
You gotta be the one that holds yourself together even though




You know that things won't get better no
I wish that things could be different to start it all over again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eternal's song "Promises" convey a message of support to someone who is struggling and feeling alone. The opening lines, "You must be so scared / Don't worry you're not alone" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is acknowledging the other person's fears and letting them know that they are not alone in their struggles.


The chorus, "You can't give up on us now you know we'll always be there / Always be there" reinforces this message of support and reassurance. The singer is reminding the other person that they have a support system that will always be there for them, no matter what.


The verses delve deeper into the singer's feelings, expressing a longing for things to be different and a desire to start over again. There is a sense of regret and a recognition that time has passed and things have changed. However, the singer is also willing to put in the effort to make things right and to say the words that need to be said, even if it is difficult.


Overall, "Promises" is a song that encourages us to support and uplift those around us, particularly during difficult times. It is a reminder that we are never truly alone, and that even when things seem hopeless, there is always someone who cares and is willing to stand by us.


Line by Line Meaning

You must be so scared
I understand that you're feeling scared and uncertain


Don't worry you're not alone
Please know that you have our support and you're not going through this alone


You can't give up on us now you know we'll always be there
Now is not the time to give up on our relationship, because we will always be here for you


Always be there
We promise to always be there for you, through thick and thin


I wish that things could be different
I feel a deep desire for things to be different than they are right now


To start it all over again
I wish we could go back in time and start fresh from the beginning


You've been gone for too long now I know
I realize that you have been gone for a long time and it has been difficult for both of us


I guess I'm making this up to you
I want to make things right with you and make up for any mistakes I may have made


I know it's not gonna be easy to say these words
I understand that it will be difficult to express my feelings in the following words


It's gonna be that hardest thing I've ever had to do
This may be the most difficult thing I've ever had to do, but it's important to me to do it anyway


Last summer seems so far from here
It feels like a long time has passed since last summer and things have changed


You gotta be the one that holds yourself together even though
You need to find strength within yourself, even when things are tough


You know that things won't get better no
I understand that things may not improve, but we still want to be here for you


I wish that things could be different to start it all over again
Once again, I hope that we could somehow start fresh and make things better




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Mayer, Joseph Harbulak, Rishi Bahl

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