Tulsa, OK modern rockers Molly's Yes formed in late 1996 from the remanants… Read Full Bio ↴Tulsa, OK modern rockers Molly's Yes formed in late 1996 from the remanants of a number of local bands -- frontman Ed Goggin tenured in Stephen Hero, guitarist Mac Ross was an alum of the Groove Pilots, and bassist Brad Mitcho and drummer Scott Taylor previously teamed in Glass House. Originally dubbed Blink, in the fall of 1997 the group adopted the name Pop Secret, finally setlling on Molly's Yes in early 1999. Their debut LP Paper Judas appeared soon after, and when the band signed to Universal later that year, the album was reissued under the title Wonderworld.

Promises
Mollys Yes Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

I never wanted any more than this
The lovely damage of a fatal kiss
Drop my defenses and my senses for you
And you promise to be true

I'll take the past and the pain
I'll take the hurt and the shame
I'll take the love and the hate

And your promises in vain

Your heart is haunted by a lover's ghost
You know the spirit
But you never met the host
I see it in your eyes

The things you can't disguise
When all your promises are lies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Molly's Yes's song "Promises" describe a passionate and intense relationship between two individuals. The singer admits that they never wanted anything more than the dangerous and alluring thrill that comes with a "fatal kiss." They drop their guard and give in to their feelings for the other person, believing that this time, the promises they've made will be kept. They are willing to accept the pain, past hurt and shame, along with the love and hate, as long as the other person stays true to their word.

However, the singer becomes aware that their partner's heart is still haunted by a past love. They have never met the "host" of this ghost, and the singer can see that they struggle to hide the truth from the other person. Ultimately, the singer realizes that all of the promises they've made are empty lies, and despite their best intentions, the relationship is doomed.

The song explores themes of love, passion, trust, and betrayal, and the lyrics suggest that it's often difficult to distinguish between genuine emotions and empty promises.

Line by Line Meaning

I never wanted any more than this
I am content with what I have now and don't wish for anything else

The lovely damage of a fatal kiss
The sweet pain of a passionate kiss

Drop my defenses and my senses for you
I let go of my guard and let myself be vulnerable to you

And you promise to be true
You assure me that you will be faithful

I'll take the past and the pain
I am willing to accept the hardships and sufferings of the past

I'll take the hurt and the shame
I am willing to face the emotional pain and embarrassment

I'll take the love and the hate
I am willing to endure both the affection and animosity

And your promises in vain
Your pledges are empty and hopeless

Your heart is haunted by a lover's ghost
Your emotions are still affected by a previous relationship

You know the spirit
You recognize the feeling

But you never met the host
But you haven't moved on completely

I see it in your eyes
I notice it in your gaze

The things you can't disguise
The things you try to hide but can't

When all your promises are lies
When all the things you pledged turn out to be false

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY J. MITCHO, EDWARD J. GOGGIN, MAC ROSS, SCOTT TAYLOR

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS