On their self-titled debut, Makaras Pen crafts 11 songs with creative heartfelt lyrics and passionate vocals from Emma Willis, walls of wailing guitars from Doug White and Jon Nemi, lush melodic bass lines from Val Hill and textured driving drums from Dennis Caswell.
Emma's lyrics delve into the darker side of failed relationships, yearning to set oneself free, leaving harmful situations and looking towards a better future. At times the euphoria of a new situation intertwines with anticipation of the failure to come. Emma refrains from a weak, victim's perspective, instead using the process to develop autonomy and independence as she searches for new inspiration in life. With so much more to Emma than a pretty girl with a beautiful voice, she commands the listener's attention, bringing a personal style that pulls the listener along for the ride.
Promises
Makaras Pen Lyrics
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Just as sure as this life will end,
We'll show the reality of everything between you and me.
Frigid cold and a struggle.
Leave it to you to let it go.
My world is a puzzle.
This haunts me now, but I still know.
Fears I've shed,
Tears I've bled.
Promis I made.
The promise I lied.
Just as sure as time will pass.
Just as sure as nothing lasts.
You're only a memory;
Fading fast for you and me.
Burning hot it was so sure,
Like a shooting star that hit the snow.
It melted everything,
Leave it to you to let it go.
I lied I lied, I lied
"Promises" by Makaras Pen is an emotional and reflective song that addresses the aftermath of a relationship that has come to an end. The song begins by acknowledging the inevitability of certain things, such as the setting of the sun and the end of life. The lyrics suggest a certain resignation and acceptance of the situation at hand. The chorus contains the lines "Fears I've shed, tears I've bled, promise I made, the promise I lied", which implies that the relationship was built on false promises and not living up to them led to its failure.
The second verse adds more complexity to the story by describing the relationship as a puzzle. The singer is haunted by their past actions but still has clarity on what happened. The line "frigid cold and a struggle, leave it to you to let it go" seems to suggest that the other person gave up on trying to make the relationship work, leaving the singer struggling with their emotions. The final verse brings closure to the song by acknowledging that the relationship has become a fading memory. The singer compares it to a shooting star that briefly lights up the sky before burning out and disappearing. The line "I lied, I lied, I lied" seems to express a sense of regret and guilt over having not been truthful.
Overall, "Promises" is a powerful song that deals with themes of love, loss, regret, and acceptance. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and use metaphors to convey the complex emotions of the singer. The somber melody and the singer's emotive delivery add to the impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Just as sure as the sun will set.
I am certain that the day will come to an end, just like I am certain about our inevitable fate.
Just as sure as this life will end,
Death is an inevitable part of life, and I know this for certain.
We'll show the reality of everything between you and me.
We will face the truth about our relationship for what it is, no matter how difficult it may be.
Frigid cold and a struggle.
Our relationship has become icy and challenging to maintain.
Leave it to you to let it go.
It is up to you to decide when to let go of our relationship.
My world is a puzzle.
My life seems to be an unsolvable puzzle without you in it.
This haunts me now, but I still know.
Although the memories of our past hurt me, I am still aware of the reality of our present situation.
Fears I've shed,
I have let go of my fears.
Tears I've bled.
I have shed tears over our relationship.
Promis I made.
I have made promises to you in the past.
The promise I lied.
However, I have broken some of the promises I made to you.
Just as sure as time will pass.
As certain as the passage of time is our changing relationship.
Just as sure as nothing lasts.
I am aware that nothing in life is permanent.
You're only a memory;
You have become nothing more than a distant memory in my life.
Fading fast for you and me.
Our relationship is fading away quickly and there is nothing we can do to stop it.
Burning hot it was so sure,
Our relationship once burned passionately and confidently.
Like a shooting star that hit the snow.
However, like a shooting star that crashes and disappears, our relationship has fizzled out.
It melted everything,
The intensity of our relationship once melted away all our problems, but that is no longer the case.
I lied I lied, I lied
I must confess that I have lied to you multiple times.
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.