Promise
Jacob Golden; Nitin Sawhney Lyrics
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Lost in a clouded mind
Held down by all the things that seem so real
The world you can't leave behind
You've made all of the money you could spens
You're begging for something more
Behind the prison tou call your home my friends
Lately, you've followed your fears under the bed
And fell for a hundred years
Into the arms of a wounded melody
The promise that love's still here
You held a cynical world like God's bruised fruit
Chopped from a sacred tree
It's us, the enemy we fought all these years
The stories of you and me
So we hurry, go faster and faster to find that we've ran our whole life
Forgoing the sweetest view
There's a buzz like a lightbulb up to our ears
Promise that love's still here
Retrace the steps in the snow to find your friend
'Cause the child had melt so fast
Big dreams, the future you taste on summer's time
Having it just won't last
Right here, we've all got the answer in our heart
If we could just let that go
Lifetimes of beautiful Sunday church bell girls
The junkies upon the floor
So we hurry, go faster and faster to find that we've ran our whole life
Forgoing the sweetest view
We could argue forever and ever, be clear
Promise that love's still here
If forever and ever and ever we find that we've ran our whole life
Forgoing the sacred view
There's a buzz like a lightbuld up to our ears
Promise that love's still here
The promise that love's still here
The promise that love's still here
The promise that love's still here
The lyrics of Nitin Sawhney's Promise appear to be a message of hope for someone who is struggling to find meaning and substance in their life. The song suggests that the present state of the world may feel overwhelming, but that love is still present and valuable, and we must find ways to connect with it. The first verse seems to describe someone who has achieved a lot of material success but is still unhappy, trapped by their own fears and desires. The second verse is more metaphorical, painting a picture of a world that has lost its way, and people who are searching for something they cannot quite put into words.
The chorus is a repetition of the central concept of the song: love is still here, even though we may not always be able to see it. This message could be interpreted as a call to action, urging listeners to slow down and appreciate the beauty around them. The final verse seems to suggest that we must each find our own way to connect with love, acknowledging that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Overall, the lyrics of Promise seem to offer a message of hope and compassion, encouraging listeners to keep searching for meaning and connection in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, lately I've seen you in your dream
Recently, I have observed that you keep appearing in your own dreams.
Lost in a clouded mind
You are confused and have unclear thoughts.
Held down by all the things that seem so real
You feel trapped by the problems that appear to be actual and factual.
The world you can't leave behind
You are unable to abandon the circumstances that are holding you back.
You've made all of the money you could spend
You have earned as much wealth as possible to utilize.
You're begging for something more
However, you crave for something beyond monetary gains.
Behind the prison you call your home my friends
Your homely abode confines and restricts you like a penitentiary.
The light in the endless dark
But, a beam of light shines in the infinite darkness that surrounds you.
Lately, you've followed your fears under the bed
Recently, your fears have dragged you beneath the bed.
And fell for a hundred years
You felt lost and alone for a prolonged period.
Into the arms of a wounded melody
You embraced a sorrowful tune that spoke to your pain.
The promise that love's still here
The commitment that love continues to exist is reaffirmed.
You held a cynical world like God's bruised fruit
You cradled a pessimistic world like fruit plucked from the Divine Tree that was battered and beaten.
Chopped from a sacred tree
It was cut from a tree that was considered holy and valuable.
It's us, the enemy we fought all these years
We have been battling an invisible enemy for all these years, which is ourselves.
The stories of you and me
These are just accounts of us and the life we have lived.
So we hurry, go faster and faster to find that we've ran our whole life
Thus, we haste and rush, only to realize that we have spent our entire life in a hurry.
Forgoing the sweetest view
In doing so, we disregard and ignore the most delightful moments.
There's a buzz like a lightbulb up to our ears
Our ears are ringing with an electric sensation like a lightbulb that just turned on.
Promise that love's still here
Yet, the promise of love's survival lingers.
Retrace the steps in the snow to find your friend
Go back and search for your companion by following the footsteps left behind in the snow.
'Cause the child had melt so fast
Because that child's footsteps melted away quickly.
Big dreams, the future you taste on summer's time
You visualize grandeur and feast on the future that will arrive in summertime.
Having it just won't last
Unfortunately, fulfilling those dreams is impossible and short-lived.
Right here, we've all got the answer in our heart
We all possess the solution in our hearts right at this moment.
If we could just let that go
If only we could just relinquish ourselves of that burden.
Lifetimes of beautiful Sunday church bell girls
Lifetimes of exquisite yet conventional young ladies.
The junkies upon the floor
And junkies lying on the floor, just existing.
We could argue forever and ever, be clear
We could continue to argue indefinitely, but let's be clear.
Promise that love's still here
The promise still prevails that love continues to exist.
If forever and ever and ever we find that we've ran our whole life
If we realize that we rushed through our entire life until eternity comes.
Forgoing the sacred view
We forfeit the divine and holy perspective.
The promise that love's still here
However, we reassure ourselves that the promise of love surviving endures.
The promise that love's still here
The pledge that love persists remains unbroken.
The promise that love's still here
The commitment that love lives on is still valid.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JACOB GOLDEN, NITIN SAWHNEY
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