Promises
Keenan vs. Anderson Lyrics
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You've been puttin' you on since the day we met
Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get
Then you promised me a ring a weddin' gown and all of them things
But I ain't seen no diamond yet
Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get
Promises promises that's all I get
All you gave me since the day we met you break my heart in two again I'll bet
[ steel ]
And now you tell me you've gone away you swear to me that this time you'll stay
But I can't believe that I'm rid of you yet
Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get
Promises promises that's all I get
All you gave me since the day we met you break my heart in two again I'll bet
Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get
Promises promises that's all I get
All you gave me since the day we met...
The lyrics to Keenan vs. Anderson's song "Promises" are a tale of broken promises and unfulfilled commitments in a relationship. The singer has been repeatedly let down by their partner, who has promised to be true, to give them a ring and a wedding gown, and to never leave again. Despite these promises, the partner has failed to deliver, leaving the singer with a broken heart and a sense of distrust.
The repeated use of the phrase "promises, promises" reinforces the idea that the partner's words are empty and meaningless, and serves as a reminder of all the times they have been let down. The lyrics also suggest a sense of resignation on the singer's part, as they have come to expect disappointment and broken promises from their partner and are not surprised when they occur again.
Overall, the lyrics to "Promises" convey a sense of frustration and disappointment in the face of unfulfilled promises and broken trust. The singer is left wondering if they will ever be able to find someone who will truly be committed to them and keep their promises.
Line by Line Meaning
You've promised you would be true to me but we both know you could never be
You made a promise to be faithful, but we both know you can't keep it.
You've been puttin' you on since the day we met
You've been pretending to be something you're not since day one.
Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get
All I ever get from you are empty promises.
Then you promised me a ring a weddin' gown and all of them things
You made grand promises of a ring and wedding dress, but I haven't seen them yet.
But I ain't seen no diamond yet
You promised me a diamond, but I haven't received it yet.
Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get
Again, you're giving me nothing but promises.
Promises promises that's all I get
All I ever get are empty promises from you.
All you gave me since the day we met you break my heart in two again I'll bet
Since we met, you've only broken my heart over and over again.
And now you tell me you've gone away you swear to me that this time you'll stay
You say you've left, but you promise to stay this time.
But I can't believe that I'm rid of you yet
I can't believe you're really gone for good.
Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get
Once again, all I get from you are empty promises.
Promises promises that's all I get
All you ever give me are promises you can't keep.
All you gave me since the day we met...
From the moment we met, all you've given me are broken promises.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm
Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT F. BACHARACH, BURT BACHARACH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@queenb11618
Superb sounds
@chrismusic59
Great โฅ๏ธ๐ฅ๐
@Suttcliffe
Banging / smooth and yet sweet with that piano all at the same time, just progresses your mind to somewhere oblivious....bloody love it and those years ๐๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Thanks Kenan / Dale & PC for upload ๐
@intandemdj
yessss
@isaacperalta2360
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@JordanJCaron
Fuck yes, that piano piece and synth is so late 90's Trance!
@Suttcliffe
๐ฅtune bro.....just like those times ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
@RascalV666
wow excelent track
@backoftheknee1619
Wow
@hearthunter8029
n1