The "classic lineup" of the group would reunite in 1999 and began recording new material. However, the group continued to change lineups and Guns eventually left to form the hard rock supergroup Brides of Destruction with Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe in 2002. L.A. Guns continued without Guns, bringing in guitarist Stacey Blades, however, following his decision to put Brides of Destruction on hiatus in 2006, Guns formed The Tracii Guns Band. The group's lineup consisted of former L.A. Guns members Black, Alexander as well as Jeremy Guns (though the lineup would eventually change), with the group eventually changing their name to L.A. Guns. Both groups continued to record and tour under the L.A. Guns moniker until 2012, when the Tracii Guns-led version of the group disbanded. Riley died in 2023.
L.A. Guns (feat. Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis) released a new single "Let You Down" on May 6, 2020. It was released as the first single from their then-upcoming fourteenth studio album Checkered Past, which was released on November 12, 2021, and featured producer Adam Hamilton on drums.
In May 2022, it was announced that Shawn Duncan had replaced Shane Fitzgibbon as their drummer. In the following month, guitarist Ace Von Johnson revealed that L.A. Guns had been working on new material for their next studio album. The resulting album, Black Diamonds, was released on April 14, 2023.
The Promise
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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I'm under pressure
I smoke till my chest hurts
I'm under pressure
All I can promise is I won't remember
I won't remember
All I can promise is I won't remember
I'm under pressure
I'm under pressure
All I can promise is I won't remember
I won't remember
Empty promises
Etched out my schedule I'm andacondament
Choke you for pleasure
My Foot on they necks with no animosity
And you copy me on my dogs
Just call me twice I'll give a bitch a bark
How many times till they hit my heart
And not pick apart
I'm at a iffy spot in my life now
In My life now
That's my lifestyle
Well shit was it worthwhile?
Could you
Get any words out?
Could yo
Keep cool the first hour?
Turnbuckle the two sides
Oh no who’s high
Shit I can just pull mine
The other way uh oh uh oh
Conversation feels like
I need to compensate
Compensate yea yea yea
Whats left to say
Is All i can promise
All i can promise is I won't remember
I'm under pressure
I smoke till my chest hurts
I'm under pressure
All i can promise is I wont remember
I won't remember
All I can promise is I won't remember
I'm under pressure
I Smoke till my chest hurts
I'm under pressure
All I can promise is I won't remember
I won't remember
If i live
Past 26
You can meet me in
The wilderness
Of the winter
Been hurt
Been there
Yea I been back
Fuck you
Sweatshirt
Thin air
A cup of the crushed youth
I know
Fuck a do better through the phone
I could do better on my own
Fuck a do better through the phone
The lyrics to "The Promise" by L.A. Guns seem to express a feeling of pressure and uncertainty about the future. The repetition of the phrase "All I can promise is I won't remember" suggests that the singer may be making promises they cannot keep or that they are living in a state of mind where they feel the need to forget. The lines "I smoke till my chest hurts" and "Choke you for pleasure" convey a sense of self-destructiveness and a lack of control. The singer seems to feel stuck in their current situation, as if they are waiting for something to change, but they are not sure what or how.
The bridge of the song suggests that the singer may be struggling with the idea of growing older and the sense of loss that can come with it. The lines "If I live past 26, you can meet me in the wilderness of the winter" have a sense of foreboding, as if the singer does not expect to live much longer. The repetition of "Been hurt, been there, yeah I been back" suggests a sense of weariness and a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of pain and disappointment. Overall, the lyrics to "The Promise" convey a sense of struggle and uncertainty, a feeling that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
All I can promise is I won't remember
I'm feeling overwhelmed and stressed, so I might not recall what happens next
I'm under pressure
I'm dealing with a lot of stressful situations right now
I smoke till my chest hurts
I use smoking as a way to cope with my anxiety and it's starting to hurt me physically
Empty promises
I make promises that I can't keep
Etched out my schedule I'm andacondament
I'm overly busy and stressed out with my schedule
Choke you for pleasure
I enjoy having power over others and making them feel small
My Foot on they necks with no animosity
I like to dominate and control others, but don't have any ill will towards them
And you copy me on my dogs
Others try to imitate me, but I'm not interested in being replicated
Just call me twice I'll give a bitch a bark
If someone calls me multiple times, I'll make sure to assert myself and let them know who's boss
How many times till they hit my heart
I'm wondering how many times I'll get hurt emotionally by others
And not pick apart
I want to be seen for who I am, not scrutinized or judged by others
I'm at a iffy spot in my life now
I'm going through a period of uncertainty in my life
That's my lifestyle
My current way of living is characterized by chaos and unpredictability
Well shit was it worthwhile?
I'm questioning whether the decisions I've made in my life were worth it
Could you
Are you able to
Get any words out?
Can you articulate what you want to say?
Could yo
Can you
Keep cool the first hour?
Can you maintain your composure for an extended period of time?
Turnbuckle the two sides
I'm trying to balance two opposing forces in my life
Oh no who’s high
I'm not sure who is being truthful or who might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Shit I can just pull mine
I can only focus on my own situation and don't want to get involved in anyone else's drama
The other way uh oh uh oh
Things might not go according to plan and I'm starting to feel anxious about it
Conversation feels like
Talking to others can be difficult and uncomfortable for me
I need to compensate
I feel like I need to make up for something that's lacking
Compensate yea yea yea
I need to overcorrect or overcompensate in some way
Whats left to say
I'm at a loss for words
If i live
Assuming I survive
Past 26
Beyond the age of 26
You can meet me in
If you're looking for me
The wilderness
I'll be in an isolated and desolate place
Of the winter
During the coldest and harshest time of the year
Been hurt
I've experienced pain and trauma before
Been there
I've gone through difficult times before
Yea I been back
I've managed to recover and bounce back from adversity
Fuck you
I'm angry and resentful towards someone
Sweatshirt
I have a specific article of clothing or style that I associate with someone or something
Thin air
Something has disappeared or vanished completely
A cup of the crushed youth
A symbol or representation of youth that has been destroyed or taken away
I know
I'm aware of something
Fuck a do better through the phone
I don't want someone to give me empty advice or encouragement over the phone, I want them to take action in person
I could do better on my own
I'm confident in my ability to handle things on my own
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Larry 8
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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oldgunsgoodguns
it's been a while since i heard this the last time... but it sounds as good as it did the first time back in '91 ... Hollywood Vampires never die ! ! !
metalheadneji
This is one of my favorite L.A. Guns songs!!!!!!
piya krish
i could hear this song over and over again :)
gregory gifford
Your creation of this song really touched my heart as well as my life!!! as I am a music writer. playing guitar, bass, keyboards. keep up the excellent work! think everyone has lost their crystal eyes somewhere in time!!!
metalheadneji
Because the lyrics are so beautiful, and Phil's voice rocks.
Eric Williams
WOW 20 some years ago. these songs and bands bring back lots of memories of people I knew. Some have past and some I wonder where they are? I truely missed those days...
Eliseu S. Avelino
Bellíssima!!
Demostenes135
This song...
is just...
so beautiful....
and so underestimated...
BeardlessPipeSmoker
This is how songs should be written and composed, not like the bullshit we hear today.
Thanks God I was born in the 80s.