The Promise
Final Fantasy XIII-3 Lyrics
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Way back then, it was something really different
When I made a plan to change the life that I was missing
When I, shot espresso to keep me energized
And terrorized that I failed all my classes
Way before I ever found out about taxes
All that money taken got me feeling mesmerized
This the saga, written on my account
Wanna be like Kanye, but not talking College Dropout
Color out the lines and invent a new design
Break barriers, 'cause mass hysteria
Moving out the hood to a white gated area
Back when me tryna' rap wasn't common
Tryna' stack a couple commas
Back when I made a promise!
That my mama
Will be driving
A all black Benz on rims with no mileage
In a new house with the poolside fountain
Sitting off the side of a Hollywood mountain
Yeah, get the check and then we blow it all
Rolling down the boulevard
Like a bowling ball
Paparazzi taking pictures
Like they know-it-all
I did it my way
And now they out here throwing salt
On the IG stories, had to post a flex
Had to @ my old girl just to show respect
Didn't want me then but bet you now she show regrets
'Cause I'm dripped down Louis and a gold Patek
Bet I'ma make more bread than the president
Money sticking to my jeans like it's wet cement
How you try to take me down without the evidence?
Make 'em shake they head, when they see the residence
Back then I was dreaming 'bout the past
Back then I was dreaming 'bout the future
Back then I was dreaming 'bout
How I'm finna spaz in a dash all over they computers
Back then I was dreaming 'bout the past
Back then I was dreaming 'bout the future
Back then I was dreaming 'bout
How I'm finna (Awesome, yeah!)
Back when I made a promise!
That my mama
Will be buying
First class tickets
Every single flight she fly in
$1,000 meals every night when she dining
Shopping on Rodeo without looking at the pricing
Yeah, and tell the waiters make it snappy
Spent so much money, I don't even feel happy
Back when we was living off that minimum wage
Where we only had dreams of maybe rocking the stage
I was tryna' find the comfortable high
Going wild, eating edibles and losing my mind
I done had a random trip about a couple of times
Swear I'm stopping at the weed
Never snorting the lines okay, uh
To sum it up, I was tryna' run it up
Get money, spun it up
Running from the sound of guns, uh
This the future we be talking 'bout
Too much talking so I draw it out
The Promise by Final Fantasy XIII-3 speaks about the desire for success and wealth with a close friend or "homie" by one's side. In the beginning, the singer wants to party and get "lit" with his homie like a bad villain, which sets the tone for the cutthroat mindset that is produced throughout the rest of the song. The singer refers to himself as "light" and tells his homie to trust him, emphasizing that they have made a promise to become wealthy together.
The song speaks about having the drive to accomplish huge ambitions and conquer obstacles that come your way. The reference to Mount Everest symbolizes the immense challenges that the singer and his homie are willing to overcome to achieve their goals. While doing so, they won't allow anything to stop them from reaching the top, not even money, as they aim to earn more dollars and grow without limitations. The lyrics also mention "Area Code," which represents the way the friends live: with urgency, dedication, and a relentless spirit.
In sum, The Promise is a song that speaks of ambition, tenacity, and unwavering trust between close friends. The desire to reach the top and the persistence to overcome obstacles are emphasized, speaking to the ability to stay focused on the prize and work hard when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna get lit
I just want to have a good time and enjoy myself
with my homie
with my friend or companion
like bad vilain yeah
like a prominent or successful figure
AR 안 내려 백기
AR never falls, a reference to Augmented Reality tech always advancing
모세의 기적
Miracle of Moses, a reference to the biblical story
난 빛
I am light, representing positivity and hope
그냥 날 믿어 Trust me
Just trust me, have faith in me
꼬아 새끼
Twisted kid, a metaphor for someone who is cunning and clever
해 Promise
Make a promise, make a commitment
야 왜 못 믿니
Hey, why can't you trust me?
AREA CODE 우리가
Area code is how we live, representing their way of life
사는 방식
Living method
Let's get ready to rumble
Let's get prepared to engage in a confrontation, like a boxing match
우린 꿈은 에베레스트 정복
Our dream is to conquer Everest, representing their aspirations and goals
이 정도로 절대 안 해 만족
Satisfaction cannot be achieved by doing just this much
다른 건 그저 종이 한 끗 정도
Everything else is just a tiny bit of paper, insignificant
나이아가라 폭포 수 맞고
Facing the Niagara Falls, representing challenges and obstacles
정신 차려 좀 더 해야 해 돈 돈
Wake up and do more, need to make more money
벌려면 달려야 해 더 더
If you want to earn, you have to run harder and faster
원 유로 앤 말고 벌어 달러
Earn dollars, not just one euro
믿을 건 별로 그냥 좀 더 성장해
There's not much to believe in, just focus on growing more
몇 년이 지난 후 재평가해 굉장해
After a few years, it'll be amazing to re-evaluate
이젠 다시 해볼까 내 공연장에
Now let's try again, at my venue
사람들 불러 모아 놓고 그저 열창해
Gather people together and just sing your heart out
슬슬 올라가는 내 곡과
My song that's slowly rising up
내 발이 닿는 곳은 높아
Where my feet land is high above
채워 넣어 매일 새로운 내 profile
Fill it up, my profile is new every day
Don't hide
Don't conceal your true self
NO 아르마 딜로 Yeah
No armor, deal with it
어딜 그리 바삐 가
Where are you rushing to so quickly?
인생은 짧아 달려 Yeah
Life is short, run
차본 적은 없지만
I haven't experienced much, but
상상이 돼 내 손목에 VVS
I can imagine a VVS on my wrist, representing their desire for success and luxury
chillin' with my
Relaxing with my
homie like 호미들
Friends like homies, emphasizing their strong bond with their friends
killin' 마음 안의 villain
Killing the villain inside my heart, overcoming their own inner struggles
우린 약속했어 같이 부자 되기
We promised to become rich together
yeah another one with our palic
Yeah, another one with our pals
AREA CODE 밀어 승승장구
Push forward and rise higher with our way of life
get the fame lotta
Get the fame, a lot of it
cash 놀 줄 알고
Knowing how to enjoy cash
필요 없어 우리에겐 반증
We don't need evidence
갈증 날 때 먹어
Drink when you're thirsty
마구마구 술과 안주 yeah
Drinking and eating without restraint
i gotta new friends but
I have new friends, but
it's just one moment damm
It's just one moment, damn
uh
An interjection expressing uncertainity or hesitation
말했잖아 여긴 없어 믿을 사람 좆도
I told you, there's no one to trust here
서로 서로에게 믿음 주는 것도
Giving each other trust
돈만 벌면 되지 뭐
It's all about earning money, right?
그런 거 신경 쓰고 있어
And yet, I'm still worried about that
다들 같아 money on my mind
Everyone seems to think I'm only focused on money
서러운 마음
A heart that's weary or heavy
한편엔 자그맣게 그려놓은
On the other hand, a small dream that I've sketched out
동산 위의 아이들 ya
The kids on the hill
I just wanna bad bitch
I just want an attractive partner
with my feel
who belongs to me
mr도 내 shit
I'm also Mr., representing their own self-worth
반짝이는 빛
A shining light
아냐 domestic yeah
Not a domestic one, yeah
이 노랜 일과 빚이 만든 ill
This song is an illness caused by work and debt
올라가자 our ship 이게 바로
Let's go up, this is our ship
IL3형 and 오영진과
IL3 and Oh Yong-jin, the song's producer and composer
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kaleb Ross
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Voyager
This song has been stuck in my head for years and it will never stop
YoonBum
Even now 🙀
Luna Teare
@Voyager hah
Voyager
@Luna Teare yes
Luna Teare
is it still stuck? bc its been way longer for me ahaha
Altria
same dude !!!
Azazel
Played through this entire game when I was uber depressed. It crushed and uplifted me, brought me tears and dried them with some spark of joy and hope. It was a journey, such is life.
I Love Lucy
That’s how I feel about most final fantasy games
Luciana Carvalho
I've been through it with ffIX
Melodies of Life
I love the meaning that this song carries throughout the game and the story, I find that it brought everything full circle