Promise
Houston feat. Letoya Lyrics

Yeah
Expression of excitement and anticipation

I just want to reassure you
An expression of a strong desire to provide assurance to the person being addressed

How I feel about you girl
The singer is about to express their feelings towards the person being addressed

Come on I'm take you away
The artist is inviting the person being addressed to go on a journey with them

On a smooth ride to ecstasy
The artist is indicating that the journey will be enjoyable and lead to a state of bliss

Let me sit ya down take your hands so I can talk to you
The singer is asking the person being addressed to sit down and hold hands so they can communicate their feelings effectively

I never felt the way I do when I'm next to you...you
An expression of intense emotion and attachment towards the person being addressed

If you were a flower you'd be a red rose baby
A romantic compliment, comparing the person being addressed to a beautiful and iconic flower

I give you my word now and forever
The artist is making a sincere promise to the person being addressed

This I promise you
Reiteration of the promise made in the previous line

I'll be there for you now and forever more
The singer is indicating their loyalty and commitment to the person being addressed

This is my promise
Reiteration of the promise made earlier

I'll be your best friend now and forever more
The singer is promising to be not only a romantic partner, but also a close friend to the person being addressed

Most guys wouldn't say the words that I'm saying to you
The singer is indicating that they are expressing their feelings more openly and sincerely than most men would

But I'm not afraid to show compassion and be real with you
The singer is indicating that they value honesty and vulnerability in their relationship with the person being addressed

Bay (oooo) bee (oooo)
Endearing and affectionate term of address towards the person being addressed

And nothing in this world can ever come between me and you you you
The artist is indicating the strength and resilience of their relationship with the person being addressed

Aww no (oooo oooo)
Expression of certainty and conviction

Baby, I need you
Letoya is expressing her emotional dependence on the singer

I feel love same way too
Letoya is indicating that she reciprocates the artist's feelings

Nothin I wouldn't do
Letoya is indicating that she is willing to go to great lengths for the person she loves

Just so I can stay with You
Letoya is expressing her desire to maintain her relationship with the artist

Baby I love you
The singer is expressing their affection and devotion to Letoya

I'm fully committed to you
The artist is indicating that they are completely invested in their relationship with Letoya

Nothin' I wouldn't do
The singer is indicating that they are willing to make any sacrifice for their relationship with Letoya

Just to stay in love with you
The singer is expressing their desire to maintain their romantic feelings for Letoya

Chorus
Reiteration of the singer's promise to be loyal and committed to the person being addressed