You Promised Me
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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
In In-Grid's song “You Promised Me,” the singer is addressing their partner who promised them the world and went back on their word. The song follows the singer's frustration and disappointment with their partner's broken promises. Through the lyrics, it is clear that the partner made grand promises, such as giving the singer a wonderful life with all diamonds and pearls, a white wedding dress, and the world itself in the form of the moon, sun, birds, and sky. However, the partner has since failed to deliver on these promises, leaving the singer feeling abandoned and wasted.
The use of repetition in the chorus, "You promised me, just me and you," highlights the idea that the singer's partner solely committed themselves to the singer, but is failing to follow through with their promises. Additionally, the French phrase "Tu es foutu," which translates to "You are screwed," could be interpreted as the singer saying their partner is making a mistake by breaking their promises.
Overall, “You Promised Me” is a relatable song for anyone who has felt let down by someone they trusted. The lyrics speak to the disappointment, anger, and frustration that comes with feelings of betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
You promised me
You made a vow to me
Just me and you
That it was just between us
You promised me the moon and the sun, the birds and the sky
You said I would have everything, even the impossible
You promised me a wonderful life they were underlast
You said we would have an amazing life together that would never end
You promised me all diamonds and pearls that I never kept
You vowed to give me everything I ever wanted, but you broke that promise
You promised me where the roses are gold but soon I forgot
You said you would take me where the impossible dreams come true, but it faded away from my memory
You promised me I could be your queen and you be my king
You said I could share your throne and rule with you like royalty
You promised me a white wedding dress where is your ring
You said you would marry me with a traditional dress, but you didn't even have the ring
You promised me your time of ? your kisses of life
You said you would make time for me and fill my life with your kisses
So try to show these possible things ‘cause I'm wasting my time
Please make an effort to fulfill your promises, because I am losing my time waiting for you
Tu est foutu
You are finished
Tu tu tu tu tu tu.
Sound effects representing a heart beating or a clock ticking.
I don't know what to do in my life
I am lost and do not have a direction in my life
But I know my rule ? music ? a second chance
But I know that music is my salvation and a way to start anew
You promised me
You made a vow to me
You promised me
You made a vow to me
You promised me
You made a vow to me
Tu est foutu
You are finished
Tu tu tu tu tu tu.
Sound effects representing a heart beating or a clock ticking.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BOBBY CALDWELL
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