Promises
Nero & Sub Focus Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

The song "Promises" by Nero & Sub Focus is a fast-paced electronic dance number about a whirlwind romance that has left the singer feeling wild and high. The singer is swept up in the intensity of the connection and is assured by the other person that they will always be there for each other as long as they don't break the promises made. The repetition of the phrase "Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself" highlights the singer's uncertainty about the promises made, suggesting that they are not sure they can keep them or even if they should.

The lyrics, although simple, convey the thematic idea of being lost in a moment of passion and the fear of losing it. The song's high-tempo beat matches the feeling of being swept off one's feet and the sense of urgency that accompanies such strong emotions. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the situation feels "wasted" and unfulfilling for the singer, despite the intensity of the connection.

Line by Line Meaning

You got me so wild
You're making me feel crazy and out of control

How can I ever deny
It's impossible for me to ignore what you're doing to me

You got me so high
You're giving me a feeling of euphoria

So high I cannot feel the fire
You're taking me to a place where I don't feel any pain

And you keep telling me
You continue to reassure me

Telling me that you'll be sweet
You promise to be kind

And you'll never want to leave my side
You say you'll always stay with me

As long as I don't break these
On the condition that I don't break these rules

Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
I feel like the promises are meaningless because I can't trust myself to keep them

They are so wasted on myself
I don't feel worthy of these promises

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Stephens, Joseph Ray, Alana Watson

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