The Promise
NoMosk Lyrics

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I see you tremble
I see you fall again
Check to see who's watching
Do you remember
Do you recall back then
Or was it just the wine talking
A promise has been made

Don't try to hide those tears from me
Don't try to hide yourself away
It's time to face those fears you see
Don't you remember a promise has been made

Did you really think I'd never know
Did you really think I'd let it go
Close my eyes as history repeats
Did you really think I'd never know
Did you really think I'd stoop so low
To let you struggle on without a friend
Oh no

Did you really think I'd never know
Did you really think I'd let it go
Close my eyes as history repeats
Did you really think I'd never know
Did you really think I'd stoop so low

To let you struggle on without a friend
Oh no

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Promise" by NoMosk, the lyrics depict a conversation between two individuals, one who has fallen and is trying to hide their pain, and the other who is noticing the suffering and trying to offer help. The lyrics urge the person in pain to face their fears, to not hide or try to mask their emotions. The line "Do you remember, Do you recall back then," suggests that the singer knows the person well and perhaps there is a past where they have overcome similar struggles. The phrase "a promise has been made" could mean that there is a commitment to support and be there for the person in pain, even when things get hard.

The song also touches upon the idea of betrayal and forgiveness. Lines such as "Did you really think I'd never know" and "Did you really think I'd let it go" imply that someone has been betrayed, and they will not overlook or ignore the wrongdoing. However, the repetition of "Did you really think I'd stoop so low, to let you struggle on without a friend" shows that forgiveness is ultimately possible, and that the singer is willing to offer support, even in the face of hurt or disappointment.

Overall, "The Promise" is a powerful anthem about the importance of facing one's fears and relying on the support of others. It also touches upon the complexities of human relationships and the power of forgiveness.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you tremble
I can see that you are shaking with fear or nervousness

I see you fall again
I see you making the same mistakes you made before and failing again

Check to see who's watching
Make sure that no one is around to judge you

Do you remember
Do you recall something from the past

Do you recall back then
Remember a specific moment from the past

Or was it just the wine talking
Was your memory influenced by alcohol

A promise has been made
Someone has made a commitment to another person

Don't try to hide those tears from me
I can see that you're crying, don't try to hide it from me

Don't try to hide yourself away
Don't withdraw from others and hide your emotions

It's time to face those fears you see
It's time to confront your fears

Did you really think I'd never know
You thought that I would never find out