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"Expressive, enlightening, and emotive; for those who wear their heart on their sleeve; Jim Robert's Debut album, "All the Cool Kids," is a fusion of Emo, Indie, Pop/Rock, Electronic, and a capella. Interestingly, his most recent work delves deeper into the introspective, titled, 'The Black and White Romance of the 21st Century' This album is more of an artwork than an album, as the songs tell the story of an epic relation, and outline the details of eternal, however neglected, Love."
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I Promise
Jim Robert Lyrics
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I'm regretting
Every single word I missed
Play it over.
Pretend Flower,
Sitting under our street light.
This incandescent sun light
Makes me nostalgic for my promise.
There's got to be some insight
About that last look on that last night;
So I could go on living my pathetic life.
I hate to say that I miss you.
I hate to say that I love you
I hate to say that I'm lonely
I hate to say that I hate this.
The lyrics to Jim Robert's song I Promise seem to be about regret, nostalgia, and lost love. The singer expresses their regret for not saying all the words they wanted to say to their former love. The line "play it over" suggests that they are replaying the past in their mind, wishing they could have done things differently. The mention of a "pretend flower" sitting under the streetlight gives the impression of something fake or insincere, perhaps suggesting that the relationship or feelings involved were not genuine.
The second verse continues on this theme of nostalgia and regret. The singer longs for some sort of insight or closure about their last interactions with their former love so they can move on with their life. The contrast between the "incandescent sunlight" and the "cool air and silent night" creates a melancholic atmosphere, further emphasizing the singer's emotional state.
The final verse has a sense of emotional turmoil as the singer expresses conflicting feelings: missing, loving, feeling lonely, and hating the situation. It seems like they are struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship and the complex emotions that come with it.
Overall, the lyrics to I Promise are poignant and introspective, exploring the emotions and thoughts that come with lost love and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
As I promised
I am acknowledging that I made a promise
I'm regretting
I now feel remorse for making that promise
Every single word I missed
I realize that there were words left unspoken that should have been said
Play it over.
I want to relive the past, to go back and make things right
Pretend Flower,
You were like a flower, beautiful and delicate, and I didn't appreciate you when I had you
Sitting under our street light.
Sharing moments with you under the streetlight is a memory I still treasure
This incandescent sun light
The sunlight reminds me of the light of your spirit, your warmth and kindness
Combined with cool air and silent night
The contrast of this sunny day and the cold night make me nostalgic
Makes me nostalgic for my promise.
I am reminded of the promise I made to you and how much I regret not keeping it
There's got to be some insight
I need to gain some perspective on my mistakes
About that last look on that last night;
I keep replaying that last moment we shared and searching for meaning in it
So I could go on living my pathetic life.
I feel lost and stuck, unable to move on from the pain and regret of losing you
I hate to say that I miss you.
I feel ashamed to admit how much I still care for you
I hate to say that I love you
I am afraid to acknowledge my feelings of love for you
I hate to say that I'm lonely
I am struggling with the loneliness of losing you
I hate to say that I hate this.
I despise the pain and regret that come with breaking my promise to you
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