I Promise to Remember
Frankie Lymon The Teenagers Lyrics
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I promise to love you
No matter what you do
I want you, I need you
I love you through and through
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I promise to be true
I promise to remember
The meaning of romance
If I've done something wrong
Give me one more chance
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I promise to be true
[VERSE 1]
Oh, oh, my darling
I have promised
To give you my heart
Oh, darling promise me
We will never part
I know I'm not a king
And I'm not very wise
But something that you must realize
The lyrics to Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers' song "I Promise To Remember" speak to the everlasting nature of love and the importance of staying true to one's significant other. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer pledging to love his partner "no matter what you do" and promising to be true. This is followed by the chorus, which emphasizes the importance of remembering the true meaning of romance and asking for forgiveness if mistakes are made. The final verse reinforces the singer's pledge of devotion, underlining the importance of the connection between the two lovers and their mutual commitment to each other.
What makes these lyrics particularly poignant is their origin story: the song was written by the lead singer, Frankie Lymon, for his girlfriend at the time, Zola Taylor of The Platters. Lymon was just 13 years old when he wrote the song and its lyrics reveal a level of emotional maturity and depth that belied his young age. The song's lyrics were later adapted by other artists, including Bobby Vinton and Elvis Presley, but the original version remains the most beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh
An expression of affection and enthusiasm towards the listener
I promise to love you
I commit to showing romantic love and affection towards you
No matter what you do
Regardless of your actions, I vow to continue loving you
I want you, I need you
You are important and necessary to me, emotionally and physically
I love you through and through
I love you with all of my heart and soul
Oh, oh, oh, oh
A continuation of affectionate expression
I promise to be true
I vow to remain faithful and honest in our relationship
[CHORUS]
Repetition of the promise to remember the essence of romance and the plea for forgiveness if wronged
I promise to remember
I commit to keeping in mind the importance of romantic love
The meaning of romance
The significance of committed love and affection in a healthy relationship
If I've done something wrong
If I have made a mistake or caused harm in some way
Give me one more chance
Please offer me an opportunity to make amends and work towards reconciliation
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Continued expression of affectionate sentiment
Oh, oh, my darling
Another expression of affection towards the listener
I have promised
I have made a significant pledge
To give you my heart
To entrust my deepest emotions and affections to you
Oh, darling promise me
A request for a reciprocal vow or promise of love and commitment
We will never part
We will remain together and committed for the duration of our relationship
I know I'm not a king
I acknowledge that I am not perfect or greater than you in any way
And I'm not very wise
I realize that I may not always make the best decisions or have all the answers
But something that you must realize
A plea for the listener to understand the depth of my commitment and love towards them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY CASTOR, JIMMY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-jm3ep2fi6s
I'm 25 yrs old. It is still being played in South Korea. Frankie's reputation is not over👍👍👍👍👍
@charleywantsapony
Nice I am 25 also
@whatisthisthingcalled
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@ttrung0101
Nice! Better than “CUPID” by FIFTY FIFTY in my opinion. I mean “CUPID” is an okay song, but not better compared to this song.
@rogerusatuck1731
When I was 11 in 1956 I played this 78 over and over
@thehellionrevisited2704
Dude im 30 and this song friggin slaps as the kids say.
@TFaminu
God bless you brother! Jesus loves you.
@TheBarreraLifeStyle
23 here and I love Frankie🙏🏾🙏🏾 pure talent !
@abcdefg54321x
I’m surprised you know how to use the internet👴🏻
Lol jk <—- that means “Laugh Out Loud” “Just Kidding”
@Marcel_Audubon
78? not 45?