Early career
The first band Brink was ever in was an Albany, New York-based band called Pulse, before moving to California. In 2004, she and Chris Howorth formed the band Dying Star with drummer Jeff Fabb. They were later joined by guitarist Blake Bunzel and bassist Josh Newell. Soon after, the band changed their name to In This Moment.
In This Moment
Along with her band, she has released seven studio albums. They released their debut album, Beautiful Tragedy, was released on March 20, 2007. Their second studio album, The Dream, was released on September 30, 2008. The band's third album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland was released July 9, 2010. The band's fourth album titled Blood was released on August 14, 2012. Their fifth studio album titled Black Widow was released on November 17, 2014. Their sixth studio album, Ritual, was released on July 21, 2017. Their seventh studio album, Mother was released on March 27, 2020.
Brink has been awarded "Rock Goddess of the Year" in the third (2013) and fifth (2015) Annual Loudwire Music Awards, "Hottest Chick in Metal" in 2010, one of eleven women in heavy metal who matter by Yell! Magazine in 2012, and was recognized by Revolver Magazine as one of the "25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock & Metal
The Promise
Maria Brink Lyrics
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It's haunting
This hold that you have over me
I grow so weak
Adrian
I see you
And everything around you fades
But you can never know what it is you do to me
Maria
I can't take what you're doin' to me
I can't take it (What it is you do to me)
I can't take what you're doin' to me
I can't take it
Both
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you
I'm dangerous for you
Adrian
You touch me
And I can barely make a move
And I can't breathe
(I can't breathe)
Maria
You can never know what it is you do to me
Adrian
I can't take what you're doin' to me
I can't take it (What it is you do to me)
I can't take what you're doin' to me
I can't take it
Both
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous
Maria: The only promise I could make you
Adrian: Is that my promise is a lie
Maria: The only promise I could make you
Adrian: Is that my promise is a lie
Both
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you
Maria: I'm dangerous for you
Adrian: I'm dangerous for you
Maria: I'm dangerous for you
Adrian: I'm dangerous for you
Maria: I'm dangerous for you
Adrian: I'm dangerous for you
Maria: I'm dangerous, I'm dangerous for you
Adrian: My promise is I will hurt you
Maria: My promise is I will hurt you
Adrian: My promise is I will hurt you
Both: My promise is I will hurt you
The lyrics to "The Promise" by Maria Brink, featuring Adrian Patrick, concentrate on the theme of being drawn to a person that one knows is harmful. Brink's voice is haunting and melancholy in the start of the song when she sings about feeling weak and powerless in the hold that the person she is speaking about has over her. Adrian Patrick then sings about his obsession with Brink, and how he cannot speak or even breathe when she is near him. However, both seem to know that this connection between them is dangerous and will end badly. They both make "promises" to hurt each other, even though they admit they do not want to.
The lyrics of "The Promise" express the push and pull between attraction and danger that often characterizes toxic relationships. Both parties know the direction this is going in, yet they still find themselves drawn in by the other person's charm and allure. The chorus is where the theme of the song is reflected, where both Brink and Patrick admit that they need to turn away from each other.
In conclusion, "The Promise" by Maria Brink is a song that deals with the theme of addiction to a dangerous relationship. The lyrics portray the fear and attraction that a person can have for someone who is harmful to them. The song is a warning against the pitfalls of falling too deeply in love with someone who can ultimately hurt you.
Line by Line Meaning
It's haunting
The feeling or memory of you is continually present in my mind and is difficult to forget
This hold that you have over me
You possess a strong influence over me that is difficult to resist
I grow so weak
Your influence over me causes me to become vulnerable and relinquish my strength
I see you
You are the center of my focus and everything else pales in comparison
And everything around you fades
The world around you becomes less noticeable and less significant in my mind's eye
And I can't speak
The effect you have on me causes me to become speechless and inarticulate
But you can never know what it is you do to me
The depth and intensity of your influence over me is impossible for you to comprehend
I can't take what you're doin' to me
The impact of your influence on me is causing me great discomfort and distress
No matter what I say or what I do
Despite any protest or effort on my part
I know how this will end
I am aware of the outcome of this relationship or interaction
So I'm turning away now before we begin
To avoid the negative outcome that is certain to occur, I am choosing to reject the relationship or interaction now
You touch me
Your physical touch causes me to become overwhelmed and helpless
And I can't barely make a move
The effect of your touch causes my body to become immobilized and unable to act
You can never know what it is you do to me
The power of your touch on me is beyond your comprehension
The only promise I could make you
The only thing I can guarantee you
Is that my promise is a lie
The promise I make to you is not genuine and cannot be trusted
I'm dangerous for you
Being around me is harmful or potentially destructive for you
My promise is I will hurt you
I am making a commitment to inflict pain or harm upon you
Contributed by Nathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RwBguardian
It's haunting
This hold that you have over me
I grow so weak
I see you
And everything around you fades
And I can't speak
But you can never know what it is you do to me
(What it is you do to me)
I can't take what you're doing to me
I can't take it
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you
You touch me
And I can barely make a move
And I can't breathe
You can never know what it is you do to me
(What it is you do to me)
I can't take what you're doing to me
I can't take it
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous
The only promise I could make you
Is that my promise is a lie
The only promise I could make you
Is that my promise is a lie
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you
I'm dangerous, I'm dangerous for you
My promise is I will hurt you
@ChompChomp_
Lyrics:
It's haunting
This hold that you have over me
I grow so weak
I see you
And everything around you fades
And I can't speak
But you can never know what it is you do to me
(What it is you do to me)
I can't take what you're doing to me
I can't take it [x2]
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you [x2]
You touch me
And I can barely make a move
And I can't breathe
You can never know what it is you do to me
(What it is you do to me)
I can't take what you're doing to me
I can't take it [x2]
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous
The only promise I could make you
Is that my promise is a lie
The only promise I could make you
Is that my promise is a lie
No matter what I say or what I do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now before we begin
And no matter what you say or what you do
I know how this will end
So I'm turning away now
I'm dangerous for you [x7]
I'm dangerous, I'm dangerous for you
My promise is I will hurt you [x4]
@mikeshea2456
Studio: “You can’t harmonize screams.”
Maria: “Hold my beer...”
@angelamageau7349
lol yep
@sashabrzezinski6011
Baaa haaaa haaaa ha haaa!!!
@iLLite723
Mannnn!!!! That is the thing that MAKES this song. Just...perfect!
@MisterGrog76
That being said this song is a few steps above their newer offerings, just love this song.
@lilithvondark5103
😂😂😂😂✊🏻 true
@LinkinVoider
She screams first, he screams second, they finish screaming together, this is perfect.
@dontfeedthecode
i've been watching this video for five years, still the best duet I've ever seen.
@zoiesinclair6442
+dontfeedthecode it is I love them so much.
@juliesurvilla3813
yes it surely is!