Promise
Girls’ Generation Lyrics
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한참 꿈꿔왔던 매일이
내게 찾아와도
설명할 수 없는 아픔이
온몸에 퍼져
가끔씩은 나 혼자 있고 싶고
참 많은 시선이 좀 힘겨워
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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.
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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