Since forming in 2009, For This Cause have relea… Read Full Bio ↴Australia, Brisbane
Since forming in 2009, For This Cause have released two EPs, played over 100 shows and won legions of fans along the way.
With the release of their more recent EP 'Journeys' in March 2011, the band have toured extensively winning over crowds nationwide playing alongside international acts such as Emery and Switchfoot as well as some of the hottest Australian talent, none greater than the internationally renowned Tonight Alive.
With plans to continue solid touring for the remainder of 2011, before settling back into studio to begin on their debut Full Length Feature album in 2012 the band shows no sign of slowing down.
Promises
For This Cause Lyrics
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Fly away to the place
That you dream about
Sailing the stars and the open air
You know I will be waiting there
To show you the right way
The right way
You can try to find
I'll stay quiet
A million others tried this
Your feet are heavier than you think
Short steps but I see your rushing
I think it's time to listen
Hold my hand
I'll pick you up
show you how to stand
find trust in the promises
Another time, another time
The promises
You take, more than you can hold
Give it up, give it up
This day is getting old
You say what do you know
Just close your eyes and see it
You know it's safe this time
Moving from what you left behind
Everybody turns in time
Your cuts and bruises are
Just a point in your past before
You find out how to love
Hold my hand
I'll pick you up
Show you how to stand
Find trust in the promises
Another time, another time
The promises
Hold my hand
I'll pick you up
Show you how to stand
Find trust in the promises
Another time, another time
The promises
The lyrics of For This Cause's song "Promises" invite the listener to leave their problems behind and dream about a better future. The singer compares this new place to sailing among the stars, a metaphor that emphasizes the vastness and the beauty of the possibilities that lie ahead. The singer offers to act as a guide, assuring the listener that they know the right way to this new place. The listener, however, seems hesitant and doubtful, weighed down by their own fears and doubts. The singer urges them to listen and take a leap of faith, offering to pick them up and show them how to stand, to find trust in "the promises."
Line by Line Meaning
Leave now
Depart from here
Fly away to the place
Travel to a desired location
That you dream about
The place you aspire to be
Sailing the stars and the open air
Journeying through the galaxy
You know I will be waiting there
I'll be there for you
To show you the right way
Guide and mentor you
The right way
The correct path to take
You can try to find
Attempt to locate
your way out of this
Escape this situation
I'll stay quiet
I'll be silent and let you figure it out
A million others tried this
Many have faced similar challenges
Your feet are heavier than you think
You're feeling weighed down
Short steps but I see your rushing
You're making progress but in a hurry
I think it's time to listen
Pay attention and be receptive to advice
Hold my hand
Allow me to support you
I'll pick you up
I'll help you bounce back
show you how to stand
Teach you resilience
find trust in the promises
Believe in the assurances
Another time, another time
It'll be different next time
The promises
The commitments made
You take, more than you can hold
You have too much on your plate
Give it up, give it up
Let go of what's overwhelming you
This day is getting old
Time is passing quickly
You say what do you know
You're skeptical of my advice
Just close your eyes and see it
Imagine a positive outcome
You know it's safe this time
It's not as dangerous as it seems
Moving from what you left behind
Leaving the past behind
Everybody turns in time
Everyone has their moment
Your cuts and bruises are
Your wounds are just temporary
Just a point in your past before
A brief moment that'll soon pass
You find out how to love
You'll learn to love yourself
Hold my hand
I'll be there for you
I'll pick you up
I'll lift your spirits
Show you how to stand
Teach you to be strong
Find trust in the promises
Believe in the commitments made
Another time, another time
A chance to do better
The promises
The assurances given
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blair montaperto
I really hate that you guys won't be doing this anymore, I remember when you guys were still kinda new and came to Zeal West last year in New Zealand. Because of going I made a friend who soon became my bestfriend. When you guys played this song we fell in love with it became "our" song. I'll never forget when we stayed after everyone left when you guys came out and handed us your 'Journeys' album for free and had a bit of a talk to us. Always will remember and listen to your songs. :)
Nafie'
all their songs are great! they only have their new album, Cities have stories and their EP.
medieval fantasia
heard you guys at the 2010 easterfest at the alley i got to shake all you guys's hands it was awesome. not to mention i was skilled enough to catch a copy of your nights like tonight ep with my skull. was gonna see you guys at easterfest this year but my family went through some tough finance stuff with my brother going into college. hope you guys are back for the next easterfest i will watch you guys on the mainstage at least once
Nick Lau
killed it with ASD in singapore last night. hope to see them at another show sometime
Renato Almeida Damásio
só música ótima....
Zayne Redgwell
These guys are Awesome, too bad I never got to see them live DX
Syahidah Safian
Just found them and I'm in love :D :D :D Keep making music! :D
ole razzle dazzel
Love it
Nicole Diaz
I love this song!! ♥o♥
sp!?
the music & this clip <3 i love it :)