The Promises Songfacts reports that the song… Read Full Bio ↴Vocals by Alana Watson.
The Promises Songfacts reports that the song was released on August 5, 2011 and debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the group’s first chart-topper. However, its sales of 46,700 was the lowest amount for a #1 single in nearly 22 months.
Promises
Nero Lyrics
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How can I ever deny
You got me so high
So high I cannot feel the fire
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
You got me so wild
Why should I be so surprised?
You got me so high
Don't you see it in my eyes?
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
The lyrics to Nero's song "Promises" explore the powerful emotions that come with falling deeply in love. The singer is completely consumed by their lover and is unable to resist their allure, despite knowing deep down that they may not be able to keep the promises they make to each other. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer admitting that their lover has completely overwhelmed them and that they are unable to deny the pull of their attraction. This sense of intoxication is enhanced by the repeated refrain that their lover has got them "so high" that they cannot feel the fire, suggesting that they are so caught up in their feelings that they are unresponsive to danger.
However, the singer is also aware that their relationship may be too good to be true. Their lover promises to be sweet and to never leave their side, but they know that if they break these promises, it will all fall apart. The repetition of the line "promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself" reinforces this sense of doubt and insecurity, as the singer wonders whether their lover's promises are empty or whether they will be able to live up to them. This tension is further heightened by the use of the word "wasted," which implies a sense of loss or squandered potential.
Overall, the lyrics to "Promises" are a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and the uncertainty that comes with it. They capture the heady rush of falling deeply in love, as well as the fear and doubt that accompany it.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me so wild
You have sparked an intense passion within me.
How can I ever deny
It's impossible for me to deny this feeling.
You got me so high
My emotions are elevated to a euphoric level because of you.
So high I cannot feel the fire
My passion is so strong that I'm numb to any negative consequences.
And you keep telling me
You constantly reassure me.
Telling me that you'll be sweet
You promise to be kind and loving towards me.
And you'll never want to leave my side
You promise to always be there for me.
As long as I don't break these promises,
You require nothing of me except that I keep these promises.
and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
I feel I'm undeserving of these promises.
Why should I be so surprised?
It's only natural for me to feel this passionate.
Don't you see it in my eyes?
My emotions are evident in my eyes.
They are so wasted on myself
I feel like I don't deserve these promises.
Promises and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Despite your reassurances, I still feel like I don't deserve your promises.
Lyrics © Regard Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Stephens, Joseph Ray, Alana Watson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davisdavies6500
You got me so wild
How can I ever deny
You got me so high
So high I cannot feel the fire
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
You got me so wild
Why should I be so surprised?
You got me so high
Don't you see it in my eyes?
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
@enriqueszmalbrawl6159
You got me so wild
How can I ever deny
You got me so high
So high I cannot feel the fire
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself <x4>
You got me so wild
Why should I be so surprised?
You got me so high
Don't you see it in my eyes?
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself <x4>
They are so wasted on myself <x4>
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself <x4>
@belladella6136
Lyrics:
You got me so wild.
How can I ever deny?
You got me so high.
So high I cannot feel the fire. And you keep telling me, telling me that you'll be sweet. And you never wanna leave my side. As long as I don't break these, promises and they still feel all so wasted on myself. Promises and they still feel all so wasted on myself promises. And they still feel all so wasted on myself promises. And they still feel all so wasted on myself.
You got me so wild.
Why should I be so surprised? You got me so high. Don't you see it in my eyes? And you keep telling me.Telling me that you'll be sweet. And you never wanna leave my side. As long as I don't break these. Promises and they still feel all so wasted on myself. Promises and they still feel all so wasted on myself promises. And they still feel all so wasted on myself promises. And they still feel all so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
They are so wasted on myself.
Promises and they still feel all so wasted on myself. Promises and they still feel all
so wasted on myself.
Promises and they still feel all so wasted on myself.
Promises and they still feel all so wasted on myself.
Your welcome! Tell me if I got any word wrong and I'll fix it! :)
@ukfdubstep
Five years on... still a banger!
@lucho3653
agree
@CHROMIUMHEROmusic
yeah I came back to it just yesterday as well haha
@znexx
Yea <3
@raffishizing
And if you listen to it loud enough, it's still absolutely terrifying. Wheee!
@antonisgeorgiou7214
true <3
@69MaxPower69
I can't believe this song is nearly a decade old...time flies man :(
@CD-yx8fs
Ikr it actually depresses me. 😥
@expertionis794
time is something we all must battle, and the depression is real for all of us my guy.
@ko-rp7ge
I just found it today crazy