Promise
Girls’ Generation Lyrics


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Oh woo oh

한참 꿈꿔왔던 매일이
내게 찾아와도
설명할 수 없는 아픔이
온몸에 퍼져
가끔씩은 나 혼자 있고 싶고
참 많은 시선이 좀 힘겨워
평범한 일상 속에 잠겨서
숨쉬고 싶을 때

What about us
What about love
날 일으켜주는 이 한마디
그대 품에 안은 채로
따스하게 감싸 주네요

화려한 조명이 꺼지면
하루가 끝나고
쳐진 어깨 속 텅 빈 이 맘
어쩔 수 없죠

꼭 숨겨둔 내 맘 두드리네요
깜깜한 시간 속 기적처럼
빛으로 날 환히 밝혀줘요
그대 또 다시

What about us
What about love
날 일으켜주는 이 한마디
그대 품에 안은 채로
따스하게 감싸 주네요
한걸음만 더 가까이
조금만 더 따뜻하게
우리 둘이 함께라고
손가락 걸고 promise to you

단지 고맙다는
말로 다할 순 없겠지만
이것만은 기억해요
날 웃게 하는 you're my love

What about us
What about love
날 일으켜주는 이 한마디
그대 품에 안은 채로 yeah yeah
따스하게 감싸 주네요 (감싸 주네요)
한걸음만 더 가까이 (더 가까이)
조금만 더 따뜻하게
그대와 나 함께라고
손가락 걸고 promise to you
Promise to you ooh
Ooh ooh ooh




Promise to you ooh
Ooh ooh ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Girls' Generation's "Promise" express poignant emotions and vulnerabilities experienced in a relationship. The singer reflects on their long-awaited dreams that have finally come true but finds themselves grappling with indescribable pain that permeates their entire being. There is a desire to be alone at times, feeling overwhelmed by the numerous eyes watching them. They feel trapped in the mundane daily routines, longing to just breathe freely when the weight of it all becomes too heavy to bear.


The plea "What about us, What about love" signifies a deep longing for reassurance and affirmation, seeking solace in just a single word that lifts them up and holds them close in warm comfort. When the dazzling lights fade and the day ends, the emptiness within their heart becomes undeniable, a burden that cannot be shrugged off. Despite trying to conceal their true feelings, their heart beats loud in the darkness, yearning for a miracle to illuminate their path brightly once again, hoping for a renewed embrace from their beloved.


The repeated question "What about us, What about love" echoes their yearning for love and understanding, needing just a single word to uplift their spirits. The promise made to stay close, to be warmer, and to walk together side by side, serves as a vow sealed with intertwined fingers, symbolizing a commitment to each other's well-being and happiness. The lyrics convey gratitude and a confession that mere words might not suffice to express, but they will forever cherish the moments that bring a smile to their face, acknowledging the profound significance of their love.


The resounding refrain of "Promise to you" encapsulates the dedication and sincerity in promising to be closer, warmer, and steadfast in their love and companionship. The repetition of "ooh ooh ooh" at the end evokes a sense of emotional depth and commitment to this pledge, encapsulating the essence of promises made and cherished in a heartfelt and soulful manner. Overall, "Promise" captures the essence of love, vulnerability, and commitment in a mesmerizing blend of emotions and melodies, resonating deeply with listeners who yearn for lasting connections and reassurance in their relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

한참 꿈꿔왔던 매일이 내게 찾아와도
Even though the days I have dreamed of for so long come to me


설명할 수 없는 아픔이 온몸에 퍼져
Unexplainable pain spreads throughout my body


가끔씩은 나 혼자 있고 싶고
Sometimes I want to be alone


참 많은 시선이 좀 힘겨워
Facing so many eyes can be tiring


평범한 일상 속에 잠겨서
Locked in the mundane daily life


숨쉬고 싶을 때
When I want to breathe


화려한 조명이 꺼지면
When the bright lights go off


하루가 끝나고
As the day ends


쳐진 어깨 속 텅 빈 이 맘
This empty heart in my slumped shoulders


어쩔 수 없죠
There's nothing I can do


꼭 숨겨둔 내 맘 두드리네요
Knocking on the heart I've kept hidden


깜깜한 시간 속 기적처럼
Like a miracle in the dark time


빛으로 날 환히 밝혀줘요
Brightly illuminate me with light


그대 또 다시
You, once again


한걸음만 더 가까이
Just one step closer


조금만 더 따뜻하게
A little warmer


우리 둘이 함께라고
We are together


손가락 걸고 promise to you
Promise to you with fingers crossed


단지 고맙다는 말로 다할 순 없겠지만
I can't express it all with just a simple thank you


이것만은 기억해요
Just remember this


날 웃게 하는 you're my love
You're my love that makes me smile


그대 품에 안은 채로 yeah yeah
Holding me in your arms yeah yeah


따스하게 감싸 주네요 (감싸 주네요)
Gently hold me (hold me)


한걸음만 더 가까이 (더 가까이)
Just one step closer (closer)


그대와 나 함께라고
You and me together


손가락 걸고 promise to you
Promise to you with fingers crossed


Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos Mendoza, Jean Rodriguez, Joseph Belmaati, Mich Hansen, Mischke Butler, Wes Rodriguez

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@6ENSEOfficial

THE BEST GIRL GROUP EVER, ALL OF THEM CAN SING! ALL OF THEIR VOICES HAVE A DIFFERENT FLAVOR TO IT AND MAKES IT REALLY SPECIAL!

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@icecrepegg1225

seohyun and taesic vocals are amazing TT <3

@Kimberlim24

SNSD' ballads are the best seriously, I love them!!!!!!!!!

@arylb2954

I just LOVE whenever Jessica and Taeyeon do the backing vocals, perfect example 2:33-2:42 <3 It seems like their voices harmonize well with any of the other members but sound perfect when harmonizing together.

@LegitAzN7

1:18-1:25 Tiffany's husky voice..
1:48-1:55 Seohyun's powerful voice.. Seriously, all 9 of this girls have amazing voices. They're all different and that's what makes them so unique. :] <3

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