Promises
Nero feat. Sub Focus 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 feat. Sub Focus's song Promises speak to the experience of being deeply in love with someone and feeling like their adoration is intoxicating. The singer is under this person's spell, feeling wild and high in their presence. The other person promises to be sweet and always by their side, but the singer is haunted by the fear that they will break those promises. The repetition of the phrase "promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself" emphasizes the weight of these vows and the worry that they will not be kept.
The lines "promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself" indicate a sense of personal responsibility and self-doubt. The singer is worried that they themselves will be the reason the promises are broken. It's also possible that these promises were made in a past relationship that did not work out, leaving the singer feeling jaded and skeptical of romantic promises. Overall, the song captures the intense emotions of being in love and the fragility of promises made in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me so wild
You have caused me to feel incredibly excited and passionate
How can I ever deny
I cannot hide or deny the intensity of my feelings for you
You got me so high
You have lifted me to an emotional high
So high I cannot feel the fire
I am so caught up in my feelings that I cannot sense the danger or risk involved
And you keep telling me
You repeatedly affirm and reassure me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
You promise to be kind, loving and gentle towards me
And you'll never want to leave my side
You express your commitment to stand by me always
As long as I don't break these Promises
You condition your love and loyalty on my ability to keep certain promises
And they still feel oh so wasted on myself
I feel guilty and ashamed for not being able to honor or fulfill the promises I made
They are so wasted on myself
I am undeserving and unworthy of the love and commitment you give me
Lyrics © 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
@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>
@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
@anboojz
My friend and I listened to this song in his dorm while we drank back in 2011 and he passed away a few years ago. Today I came across this by accident and I actually cried a little from the memories it brought up and how much he loved edm. Miss you buddy.
@Tome13Eclipse
Strength to you brother
@artvandelay48
Sorry to hear that homie. Loss is always tough. Hope you find some peace about it someday
@dustifarley9273
Listened to it once in memory of your homie my dude