promise
Jagged Edge Feat. JD Lyrics


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Nothing is promised to me and you
So why will we let this thing go?
Baby, I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And, baby, I promise
That I will never leave
And everything will be alright
I, I promise these things to you
Girl, just believe
I promise

Said I know that things just ain't been right
Forever's such a very long time
We never even had a fight
Don't let no one change your mind
'Cause they don't know how much I care
They don't know the things we share unless they're here, babe
But since they're not
How can they say I'm not true?
Oh, oh, oh-woah, oh-woah

If you need a love, I got the love that you need (said I got love)
Ain't no way they can take that from me (they can't take that from me)
And I pray to God that one day they will see
They'll see that I'm all that you need (oh, oh, oh, woah)

Nothing is promised to me and you
So why will we let this thing go? (Oh, baby)
Baby, I promise that I'll stay true (I'll stay true)
Don't let nobody say it ain't so (don't let nobody say it ain't so)
And, baby, I promise
That I will never leave
And everything will be alright (alright, alright)
I, I promise these things to you
Girl, just believe
I promise

When I think of all the times I said
That I will see you another day
Baby, nothing's gonna change, yes, it is
Said you mean the world to me
And baby girl, I keep you first, yeah
'Cause that's the kind of love you deserve
And you know I got a love if you need a love, yeah (yeah)

If you need a love, I got the love that you need (oh yeah)
Ain't no way they can take that from me (ain't no way I'm gonna let them take it)
And I pray to God that one day they will see
Girl, I swear to you, you 'cause a promise, oh girl (oh)

Nothing is promised to me and you
So why will we let this thing go? (Woah, yeah)
Baby, I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And, baby, I promise (yeah)
That I will never leave (I will never leave you)
And everything will be alright (girl, it's gonna be alright, yeah)
I, I promise these things to you
Girl, just believe (girl, believe in me)
I promise

You're the only I want in my life ('cause you're the only I want in my life)
And I promise everything is alright, girl (promise everything will be alright, yeah)
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise, promise you, baby (and, baby, I need you, yeah)

You're the only I want in my life (I love you)
And I promise everything is alright, girl (and, oh, babe)
You're the only I want in my life (woah, yeah)
I promise, promise, promise, promise, you, baby (yeah, yeah, yeah)

You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright, girl (yeah)
You're the only I want in my life (and, baby, you)
I promise, promise, promise, promise you baby





You're the only I want in my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jagged Edge's song "Promise" are about a promise to remain faithful in a relationship despite the uncertainties of life. The song begins with the acknowledgement that nothing is promised in life, including the longevity of the couple's relationship. However, the singer promises to stay true and urges their partner to believe in their love. The lyrics express the singer's desire for the relationship to continue despite any challenges they may face.


The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the promise and the singer's commitment to their partner. The second verse further emphasizes the importance of their relationship, stating that the partner means the world to them and deserves a certain type of love. The bridge of the song features the repetition of the promise and the affirmation of the partner's importance in the singer's life.


Overall, the song is a declaration of commitment and love in a relationship despite the uncertainties of life. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's promises and believing in the strength of the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing is promised to me and you
Even though we cannot predict what the future holds, we should not give up on our relationship.


So why will we let this thing go?
If nothing is promised, why would we walk away from each other without giving our love a chance?


Baby, I promise that I'll stay true
I assure you that my love for you will never waver, and I will always be faithful to you.


Don't let nobody say it ain't so
Do not let anyone dispute the authenticity of our love, as they don't know what we share between us.


And, baby, I promise that I will never leave
I will never walk out on you, no matter what life throws our way.


And everything will be alright
I am certain that our love can overcome any obstacle and bring us happiness.


I, I promise these things to you
I am making a heartfelt and solemn oath to you about my love and commitment to you.


Girl, just believe
I want you to have faith in me, and our relationship.


Said I know that things just ain't been right
I am aware that our relationship is not flawless, and there have been some rough patches.


Forever's such a very long time
Our relationship's longevity implies that we have a lot of time to work through any issues we face.


We never even had a fight
Even though we have not had any arguments, it doesn't mean that problems will not arise in the future.


Don't let no one change your mind
Do not let other people's opinions affect your judgment about us.


'Cause they don't know how much I care
Nobody else knows how deep my love for you runs, and what I'm willing to do for you.


How can they say I'm not true?
Other people's judgments of our relationship can only be based on mere assumptions, and not the truth about our love for each other.


If you need a love, I got the love that you need (said I got love)
In case you need a steadfast love that will never falter, I am here to provide that for you.


Ain't no way they can take that from me (they can't take that from me)
Nobody can diminish or erase the love I have for you or our relationship.


And I pray to God that one day, they will see
I hope that, someday, other people will recognize and comprehend the strength of our love for each other.


They'll see that I'm all that you need (oh, oh, oh, woah)
They will understand that I am the only one you need to be happy and satisfied in love.


When I think of all the times I said that I will see you another day
As I reflect on the past, I promised to be there for you tomorrow and every day afterward.


Baby, nothing's gonna change, yes, it is
Even though I have reassured you of my unwavering dedication to you, changes are inevitable, and we will face challenges.


Said you mean the world to me
You are everything to me, and I value our relationship more than anything else in the world.


And baby girl, I keep you first, yeah
I prioritize you above everything else, and you are my topmost concern always.


'Cause that's the kind of love you deserve
You deserve the kind of love that cherishes and prioritizes you above everything else, and that's what I aim to give you.


And you know I got a love if you need a love, yeah (yeah)
I have abundant love to give you, and you can always count on it in your times of need.


You're the only I want in my life
You are the only one who can fill my life with love, and I will always stick with you.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Brandon Casey, Brian Casey, Bert Young, Gary Smith, Bryan Michael Paul Cox

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One of the greatest remixes of all time.

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