Promise
F.O.X. Lyrics


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Prrrr
Purr
Big purr
Can we start something new?
You's a broken promise (Woo, woo)
Seen't you with your new boo
All I ever asked you to do was to be honest
Uh
But you's a broken promise (Yeah)
You've been living lawless
It's nothing new
It's time to start something new (Woo)
Cause you's a broken promise
Look
There's a quote
I heard
It wasn't so absurd (Absurd)
Or maybe it was
But listen, here's the word (Word)
They said if the side piece becomes the main piece (Huh)
Get the skrrt out
No time to say peace
You better leave
Get up off your knees (Eee)
The vision can't be seen (No)
No love is in the scene
Didn't want to intervene
But, how'd you replace me (Replace me?)
With a sneaky link all the way from cross the sees (Cross the seas?)
It is what it is though
'Round you I gotta move more cautious
Cash always gonna flow
Thank God you and me bosses
Get that posture right
Baby, you know we lost it
No more love on sight
You got me moving cautious
Can we start something new?
You's a broken promise
Seen't you with your new boo
All I ever asked you to do was to be honest (Be honest)
Uh
But you's a broken promise
You've been living lawless
It's nothing new
It's time to start something new
Cause you's a broke promise
Sometimes
The ones you trust the most end up being most poisonous (Poisonous)
Saying, "spit on it"
You trying hard to be moist again (Moist again)
Out running in these streets got you feeling boisterous (Boisterous)
What the fuck happened?
I'm hearing all of this noise again (All of this noise again)
Checking you out up and down while you do the same (While you do the same)
What we having, a stare off?
Why we playing games? (Games)
Why we out here acting like we don't even know each other names? (Names)
Funny thing is, we feeling such a similar pain (Pain)
It is what it is though
'Round you I gotta move more cautious
Cash always gonna flow
Thank God you and me bosses
Get that posture right
Baby, you know we lost it
No more love on sight
You got me moving cautious
Can we start something new?
You's a broken promise
Seen't you with your new boo
All I ever asked you to do was to be honest
Uh
But you's a broken promise
You've been living lawless
It's nothing new




It's time to start something new
Cause you's a broke promise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of F.O.X.’s “Promise” depict a nostalgic reminiscence of the early punk rock era of the 1970s, with the band members recounting their youth and the birth of their rock and roll dream. The song is characterized by its upbeat tempo, electric guitar riffs, and catchy chorus that repeats the phrase “promises promises,” reminiscent of the rallying cries of punk bands of that era. The first line, “The first last lot make a few mistakes,” alludes to the pioneers of punk rock who paved the way for their movement, who were often misunderstood and underappreciated at the time. The band members then go on to recount their own experiences of starting out in music, playing gigs, and dreaming of making it big while staying true to their punk ethos of never selling out or compromising their vision.


The second verse of the song describes how the band members adorned themselves with punk rock fashion items like spray-painted shirts and Malcolm McLaren-designed trousers, embodying their rebellious and irreverent spirit. The lyrics also express a sense of shared identity and camaraderie among the punk rock community, with the band members declaring that they would never be “bought” or conform to mainstream expectations. The final verse of the song implies a hope for the punk rock dream to continue and evolve, with a warning to new generations coming up to be vigilant of the music industry and its potential to co-opt and water down their movement.


Overall, “Promise” is a stirring and infectious tribute to the punk rock ethos of youthful rebellion and creative expression. The song captures the buoyant spirit and energy of punk music, while also acknowledging the struggles and challenges that come with pursuing a non-conformist lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

The first last? lot make a few mistakes
Our predecessors may have made a few mistakes, but we are here to learn from them and do things differently.


They didn't die young, they got big waists
Unlike our predecessors who burned out quickly, we plan to stick around and make a lasting impact in the industry.


We got let down at the back of Earls Court
We've experienced disappointment and setbacks, but we refuse to let those define us or bring us down.


And swear that night we'd never get caught
Despite the challenges we've faced, we remain committed to our dreams and won't let anything or anyone stop us from achieving them.


'cause we were smarter than they were (they were)
We believe that we have an edge over our predecessors, and we will use that to our advantage to succeed where they may have failed.


We started out with guitars and hate
Our passion for music and desire to make a difference fueled our journey from the beginning.


With our rooms in the clouds we could hardly wait
Despite being just starting out, we had high aspirations and were eager to achieve our goals.


Our legs apart, our amps up high
We were ready to put on a show and give it our all, with no holding back.


The stage caught fire (then?) the charts blew up
Our hard work paid off, and we saw success with our music both in live performances and in commercial appeal.


And we play more than they do (they do)
We outdo our predecessors in terms of effort and dedication to our craft.


We made our shirts with sprays and knives
We took our unique style into our own hands, making our own clothes and accessories to stand out from the rest.


Then we saved up for weeks for Malcolm's strides
We were willing to go to great lengths to achieve our desired aesthetic, even if it meant prioritizing fashion over other expenses.


Our hair was short we said what we thought
We were unapologetically ourselves, speaking our minds and staying true to our values.


We'd never be scared [we'd] never be bought
We had a strong sense of independence and were determined not to be swayed by outside influences or temptations.


Never sell out like they did, they did
We refused to compromise our integrity or principles for fame or fortune, unlike some others who came before us.


Soon you'll get your gear form Marks and Sparks
We predicted that the punk movement would eventually become mainstream and homogenized, losing its edge and authenticity.


Punk'll take over Top of the Pops
Despite our reservations about the industry, we believed that punk music had the power to change the mainstream and make a real impact.


Think you're having a real cool time?
We challenge those who think they are the epitome of cool to prove it and live up to that expectation.


Watch out kid you're next in line, oh yeah
We warn those who believe they are on top of the world that they are not invincible and that anything can happen in the music industry.


Where were you in '75
We reminisce about the early days of the punk movement and challenge others to think about their own role in its history.


When there weren't no gigs and we were jive
We acknowledge the difficulties and struggles we faced in trying to make a name for ourselves in a saturated and competitive industry.


(Promises promises promises remember)
We recall the promises we made to ourselves and to each other to stay true to our ideals and never give up on our dreams.


No one gave a shit for our Rock'n'Roll dream
We felt marginalized and overlooked by the mainstream music industry, which only fueled our desire to break through and make a real impact.


Are men laughed re-release the Cream
We were underestimated and mocked by those who did not understand our vision or our potential.


And they thought we were stupid
Our detractors believed we were naive or foolish for trying to make it in the music industry with our punk aesthetic and philosophy.


And we promised we'd get back get back
We made a promise to ourselves to never give up or lose sight of our goals, no matter how many obstacles or setbacks we encountered.


Promises Promises
The phrase 'promises, promises' is a refrain that underscores our commitment to our dreams and our defiance of those who doubt us.




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Written by: Jordan Rodriguez

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Christopher Brady

They should show this during the first playoff game at G1C. 💜

John Martinez

As a Suns fan, I sympathize. Everyone wants you to fail and only end up in the bigger markets. You've got an articulate, great player in Fox.

Ebros

John Martinez yeah Fox is a class act.

Big Bird

Take this L

a Wong

Thank you for fufilling this promise Foxie

Boxer McCoy

I fucking love this video. He got Sac so right. Happy to live here with the best fan base in the NBA

Mary Barker

Thanks Foxy #5 we love being Kings fans! Appreciate your loyalty to our city.
I now work for the Kings as a usher and being a part of the team is a dream come true💜🏀👑👏🏼

Malhar Pendse

This hits so different tonight. LTFB, we back in the playoffs baby

C Mc

OMG! I love Fox! When the Suns drafted Jackson I did a fist pump. My wife asked me why I told her because the Kings just drafted Fox. She was like it's not even basketball season. I was like no this is big time.

MetdzQLife

Nice tribune D Fox
We will be watching through out this season..

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