You Promised Me
ING'RID Lyrics
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Just me and you
You promised me the moon and the sun, the birds and the sky
You promised me a wonderful life they were underlast
You promised me all diamonds and pearls that I never kept
You promised me where the roses are gold but soon I forgot
Just me and you
You promised me I could be your queen and you be my king
You promised me a white wedding dress where is your ring
You promised me your time of ? your kisses of life
So try to show these possible things ‘cause I'm wasting my time
You promised me
Just me and you
Tu est foutu
Tu tu tu tu tu tu.
I don't know what to do in my life
But I know my rule ? music ? a second chance
You promised me
You promised me
You promised me
Tu est foutu
Tu tu tu tu tu tu
The song "You Promised Me" by ING'RID is a heart-wrenching tale about broken promises and shattered expectations in a relationship. The lyrics express the singer's disappointment and frustration towards a lover who made grand promises of a wonderful life that were never realized. The song opens with the line "You promised me just me and you," setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The promises made by the lover ranged from material things like diamonds and pearls to intangible things like being treated like royalty. These promises turned out to be empty, and the singer feels that she has wasted her time waiting for things that will never come to fruition.
What adds to the emotional depth of this song is the use of repetition in the chorus - "You promised me, just me and you," which reinforces the gravity of the situation. Additionally, the use of French words in the last line of the chorus – "Tu est foutu" (which translates to you are done) adds to the song's complexity and depth.
The overall message of the song is that promises, if not kept, can be devastating and can cause long-term harm to a relationship. The singer seems to be imploring her lover to make good on his promises or acknowledge that he has failed her.
Line by Line Meaning
You promised me
You made a commitment to me
Just me and you
Exclusively between us
You promised me the moon and the sun, the birds and the sky
You made grand promises to me, of which I expected the impossible
You promised me a wonderful life they were underlast
You made vows of living an amazing life till the end
You promised me all diamonds and pearls that I never kept
You assured me of providing lavish riches that were never delivered
You promised me where the roses are gold but soon I forgot
You pledged a place where impossible things happen but it soon slipped out of my mind
You promised me I could be your queen and you be my king
You vowed to make us royalty, with me as the queen and you as the king
You promised me a white wedding dress where is your ring
You guaranteed a traditional marriage ceremony, but it's not happening
You promised me your time of ? your kisses of life
You pledged your time and affection to me
So try to show these possible things ‘cause I'm wasting my time
Please make an effort to fulfill your commitments, or else I'm just wasting my time on this relationship
Tu est foutu
You are finished
Tu tu tu tu tu tu
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