Forever Came Calling is a pop punk band from Twentynine Palms, California f… Read Full Bio ↴Forever Came Calling is a pop punk band from Twentynine Palms, California formed in 2006.
They have released one EP, a split with Handguns, a split with Family Thief and two full lengths.

Their debut album, Contender, was released on July 24th, 2012 and is available via Pure Noise Records.

2013 was a significant for the group, with the group earning a spot on the 2013 Warped Tour. They also played on Real Friends' October/November US Tour.

2014 was also significant for the group, with them playing outside the United States, even headlining a Australian tour.

They released their second full length album, What Matters Most, on October 21st, 2014.

Joe Candelaria - Vocals/Guitar
John Swaba - Bass
Bryce Esquivel - Drums
Ron Grieger - Guitar

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I'll Be Better I Promise
Forever Came Calling Lyrics

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Would you hold it against me if I say that, “I’ve been missing you lately?”
Do you remember when we sat outside my house
Watched stars cascade, turning into something else?
You said you would travel, I said you should
You said you would travel, I knew you would
It’s not the first time I felt this way
I will be better for this. I will
And from our time spent alone we’ll have stories to tell

I will be better for this, I will. I will
Go talk to your friends like I’m somebody else
Like I’m the man that you need when I’m the boy that you shelved
Go talk to your friends, I’m finally somebody else
Complacent on a shelf
And you held it against me when I said everything about how fucked up this really is
Home by 8, but you wouldn’t notice ‘cause no ones around anymore
You moved across the country, said goodbye to your friends and you skipped my street
Nothing but a dead end
I will be better for this. I will
And from our time spent alone we’ll have stories to tell
I will be better for this, I will. I will
Go talk to your friends like I’m somebody else
Like I’m the man that you need when I’m the boy that you shelved
Go talk to your friends, I’m finally somebody else
Complacent on a shelf
I guess it’s common sense for me to shake like this
I’ve seen weaker men learn how to deal with it
I guess it’s common sense for me to shake like this
I’ve seen weaker men learn how to deal with it
Fell asleep to faith on tv, it kept belief alive in me
(Best intentions? Worst decisions.)
You’re the faith healer of my dreams
You leave my life so recklessly
Put the fear of God in me, and hush me back to sleep
(Best intentions? Worst decisions.)
It never was a choice to leave it’s something I must do for me

It never was a choice to leave it’s something I must do for me
It never was a choice to leave it’s something I must do for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Forever Came Calling's song "I'll Be Better I Promise" explore the complexities of a broken relationship and the desire for personal growth and self-improvement. The singer expresses their longing for their former lover, asking if they would hold it against them for admitting their feelings of missing them. They reminisce about the times they spent together, particularly a moment when they sat outside, watched the stars, and discussed future plans. The singer acknowledges that it's not the first time they've felt this way, but they are determined to become a better person because of the experience.

Throughout the song, the singer reflects on how they have changed since the breakup. They urge their ex to talk to their friends as if they are someone else, emphasizing that they have transformed into a different person. The singer suggests that they were complacent in the relationship and that their ex held it against them when they expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation. They also mention the distance that has been created between them, with their ex moving far away and leaving behind their old life, including the singer.

The lyrics also touch on the singer's struggle to cope with the aftermath of the breakup. They mention feeling shaken and seeing other men who were weaker than them learn how to deal with their emotions. The singer finds solace in faith, with references to falling asleep to faith on TV and attributing their ex as a "faith healer" in their dreams. However, they acknowledge that their ex's presence in their life was reckless and caused fear, ultimately leading to their decision to leave and prioritize their own well-being.

Overall, "I'll Be Better I Promise" captures the singer's reflection on their past relationship, their commitment to personal growth, and their realization that leaving was a necessary step for their own happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you hold it against me if I say that, 'I've been missing you lately?'
If I admit that I've been longing for you, would you be angry with me?

Do you remember when we sat outside my house Watched stars cascade, turning into something else?
Do you recall the time we sat together outside my house and watched the stars transform into something magical?

You said you would travel, I said you should You said you would travel, I knew you would
You expressed your desire to explore new places, and I encouraged you to do so because I believed in your dreams.

It's not the first time I felt this way
I have experienced these emotions before.

I will be better for this. I will
I will learn and grow from this experience, becoming a better person.

And from our time spent alone we'll have stories to tell
The moments we shared in solitude will become cherished memories, providing us with interesting tales.

Go talk to your friends like I'm somebody else Like I'm the man that you need when I'm the boy that you shelved
Go associate with your friends pretending that I am someone different, like the mature and reliable man you desire, even though you have dismissed the younger version of me.

Complacent on a shelf
Feeling contentment in a state of stagnation.

And you held it against me when I said everything about how fucked up this really is Home by 8, but you wouldn't notice 'cause no ones around anymore
You blamed and resented me when I honestly expressed how messed up our situation has become. Even though I'm always home early, you don't seem to notice as there are no longer any people around to witness it.

You moved across the country, said goodbye to your friends and you skipped my street Nothing but a dead end
You relocated far away, saying farewell to your friends, and deliberately avoided passing by my street. It symbolizes the end of our relationship, which has reached a point of no return.

I guess it's common sense for me to shake like this I've seen weaker men learn how to deal with it
It's understandable for me to feel shaken in this situation. I've witnessed individuals who are less resilient than me learn how to cope with similar challenges.

Fell asleep to faith on TV, it kept belief alive in me (Best intentions? Worst decisions.)
I relied on watching faith-related programs on TV before falling asleep, as it helped me maintain my faith and optimism. However, reflecting on it now, I wonder if it was the best or worst decision.

You're the faith healer of my dreams You leave my life so recklessly Put the fear of God in me, and hush me back to sleep (Best intentions? Worst decisions.)
In my dreams, you symbolize a healer who restores my faith. However, you exit my life without caution or concern, leaving me both afraid and silenced, leading me to question if your actions are truly well-intentioned or the opposite.

It never was a choice to leave, it's something I must do for me
Leaving was not a decision I made willingly; it's a necessary step for my own personal growth and well-being.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Simpson, Ashley Gorley

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