Promise
Lukas Graham Lyrics


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I've been on the road, bringing back money
Yeah, I've been digging gold, I hope you still want me
I know I've been gone a little too long
But money don't grow, so I gotta go
I've been chasing dimes
It's been so lonely, yeah, I've been in the mines
I'm sorry my hours don't work out right
I know I keep you up at night

'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
Don't you know that hearts can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

Promise me you'll let me come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you
Only say you'll be there when I do

Promise you get the best of me
Only you get the rest of me
Got my mind on your waist
You're the life of my party
Got a lot to do
Can't stay in one place too long, I've been on the move
I know you've been waiting, but here's the truth
I want someone to come home to

'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
And don't you know that hearts can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

Promise me you'll let me come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you (back to you)
Only say you'll be there when I do
Promise me

We're not gonna lose this
'Cause I'm on my way right now
It's only home with you in it
Now I'm so close it's unfair

'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
And don't you know that hearts can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

Promise me you'll let me come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you (Back to you)
Only say you'll be there when I do

Promise me
Promise me
Promise you get the best of me




Only you get that recipe
Got my mind on your waist

Overall Meaning

In Lukas Graham's song "Promise," the singer opens up about his struggles as a traveling musician who is often separated from his loved ones for long periods. He admits to being focused on making money and picking up small jobs here and there, even if that means being away from the people he values the most. Despite this, the singer expresses a desire to come back home and offers his partner the best of himself. He asks for a promise that his significant other will welcome him back with open arms and keep his bed warm, acknowledging the fragility of relationships and the ease with which hearts can break.


The lyrics offer insight into the struggles that come with pursuing a passion, and the sacrifices that must be made. The song captures the essence of missing someone special and the longing to come home to them. The singer acknowledges how much he has changed due to his experiences on the road, but also recognizes that the love he has for his partner remains the same.


Overall, the song is a plea for understanding and grace, and an acknowledgment that relationships take work and commitment. It is a reminder that communication is key and that expressing one's emotions and vulnerabilities is necessary to maintain healthy relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been on the road, bringing back money
I have been working hard and away from home to earn money for us.


Yeah, I've been digging gold, I hope you still want me
Although I have been busy working, I hope you still love me and want me.


I know I've been gone a little too long
I understand that I have been away for a longer period of time than I should have.


But money don't grow, so I gotta go
Money is scarce, so I need to keep working hard to earn it.


I've been chasing dimes
I have been working hard to earn every penny I can.


It's been so lonely, yeah, I've been in the mines
Working in the mines is a lonely job and I miss you.


I'm sorry my hours don't work out right
I apologize that my working hours don't coincide with our relationship's schedule.


I know I keep you up at night
I understand that my absence affects you and disturbs your sleep.


'Cause ain't much changed but my age
Despite aging, I remain the same person you fell in love with.


The man you love is the same
You should know that my love for you has not changed, despite being away from you.


Don't you know that hearts can break easy?
Being apart for a long time can cause emotional pain and heartbreak.


I gave you the best of my pieces
Despite being away, I have given you the best of me and my love.


Promise me you'll let me come back home
Can you promise to welcome me back home with open arms?


Keep my bed warm
Can you keep my side of the bed warm until I return?


'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you
I promise to bring everything I've earned back to you when I return home.


Only say you'll be there when I do
Just let me know you'll be there for me when I come home.


Promise you get the best of me
I promise to give you the best of me and my love.


Only you get the rest of me
You are the only one I give the rest of my love and dedication to, no one else.


Got my mind on your waist
I have been thinking of holding you and having you close to me.


You're the life of my party
You are the reason why I work hard to earn, to make our life a celebration.


Got a lot to do
I still have a lot of work to do before I can come back home.


Can't stay in one place too long, I've been on the move
I cannot remain stationed in one place for too long as my work requires me to keep moving.


I know you've been waiting, but here's the truth
I understand that you have been waiting for me but I want to be honest with you.


I want someone to come home to
I want you to be the one waiting for me when I come home.


We're not gonna lose this
We both will make it through this tough time and come out stronger.


'Cause I'm on my way right now
I am on my way home.


It's only home with you in it
Home is incomplete without you being there.


Now I'm so close it's unfair
I am so close to coming home that it feels unfair to still be away.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brittany Coney, David Labrel, Denisia Andrews, Lukas Forchhammer, Morten Pilegaard, Morten Ristorp, Stefan Forrest

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Richard Gonzales

[Verse 1]
I've been on the road, bringing back money
Yeah, I've been digging gold, I hope you still want me
I know I've been gone a little too long
But money don't grow, so I gotta go
I've been chasing dimes
It's been so lonely, yeah, I've been in the mines
I'm sorry my hours don't work out right
I know I keep you up at night

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
Don't you know that hearts can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

[Chorus]
Promise me you'll let me come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you
Only say you'll be there when I do

[Verse 2]
Promise you get the best of me
Only you get the rest of me
Got my mind on your waist
You're the life of my party
Got a lot to do
Can't stay in one place too long, I've been on the move
I know you've been waiting, but here's the truth
I want someone to come home to



[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
And don't you know that hearts can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

[Chorus]
Promise me you'll let me come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you (Back to you)
Only say you'll be there when I do
Promise me

[Bridge]
We're not gonna lose this
'Cause I'm on my way right now
It's only home with you in it
Now I'm so close it's unfair

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
And don't you know that hearts can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

[Chorus]
Promise me you'll let me come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you (Back to you)
Only say you'll be there when I do



[Outro]
Promise me
Promise me
Promise you get the best of me
Only you get that recipe
Got my mind on your waist

CTTO.



Juan Camacho

I've been on the road
Bringing back money
Yeah, I've been digging gold
I hope you still want me
I know I've been gone a little too long
But money don't grow
So I gotta go
I've been chasing dimes
It's been so lonely
Yeah, I've been in the mines
I'm sorry my hours don't work out right
I know I keep you up at night

'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
Don't you know that hearts
Can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

Promise me you'll let me
Come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you
Only say you'll be there when I do
🎵🎶🎵🎶
Promise you get the best of me
Only you get the rest of me
Got my mind on your waist
You're the life of my party
Got a lot to do
Can't stay in one place too long
I've been on the move
I know you've been waiting
But here's the truth
I want someone to come home to

'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
And don't you know that hearts
Can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

Promise me you'll let me
Come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you (Back to you)
Only say you'll be there when I do
Promise me
🎵🎶🎵🎶
We're not gonna lose this
'Cause I'm on my way back now
It's only home with you in it
Now I'm so close it's unfair

'Cause ain't much changed but my age
The man you love is the same
And don't you know that hearts
Can break easy?
I gave you the best of my pieces

Promise me you'll let me
Come back home
Keep my bed warm
'Cause I'm bringing it all back to you (Back to you)
Only say you'll be there when I do

Promise me
Promise me
Promise you get the best of me
Only you get that recipe
Got my mind on your waist



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Wei Tan

Replayed again and again... love all your guys' songs since I first heard 7 Years two years ago! You guys deserved more people to know!!!

Gerard Lee

Ur not the only 1 man

onela rolinyati

Me too.. and these guys don't disappoint.. i just can't help myself but listen to their songs over and over again.

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Incríveeel 💓 Nunca decepciona!!

Gilberto Gonçalves

CADÊ OS BRASILEIROS QUE AMAM AS MUSICAS DO LUKAS GRAHAM?

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Miguel Silva

Aquiii

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Eu aqui

Jeane Halves

Aqui!!!💙 apaixonada por todas as músicas👏👏🎼Love Lukas💕

Victor Andrade

Estamos aqui

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