The Promise
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A long time ago I promised
To be strong and chase my dreams facing my fears
I thought I was alone
But someone made me see
Who I could become
What I didn′t know And I'll tell you so
What I didn′t know
That I could have made it a hundred times

And I'll tell you so
That it gave me more

More than anything

I could ever believe
Still remember
The promise
Maybe I'm wasting my time
But deep inside I feel like
I′m on the right side
And I need to be tough
To keep myself together
There′s still a lot to do
I got a lot of roads to roam
To roam
And I'll tell you so
What I didn′t know
That I could have made it a hundred times
And I'll tell you so
That it gave me more
More than anything
I could ever believe
Still remember
The promise
That changed my life
I′m so glad to give it a try
A lot of roads to roam
To become who I'm meant to be

I still remember
The promise

That changed my life
I′m so glad
To give it a try
And I'll tell you so
What I didn't know What I didn′t know
That I could have made it a hundred times
And I′ll tell you so
That it gave me more
More than anything
I could ever believe
Still remember




The promise
That changed my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Promise" by Over convey a sense of determination, resilience, and self-discovery. The song begins with a reflection on a promise made long ago, a commitment to being strong and pursuing dreams despite facing fears. The singer initially believed they were alone in this journey, but someone came into their life and showed them their true potential, shaping who they could become. This person brought a realization of what the singer didn't know before and now they want to share it with others.


The lyrics highlight the idea that the singer could have achieved their dreams multiple times over, had they known what they know now. This newfound knowledge has given them more than they could have ever imagined or believed. The promise they made continues to resonate within them, motivating them to stay on the right path, even though they sometimes question if they are wasting their time. They acknowledge the need to be tough and hold themselves together as they still have a lot of roads to explore and discover who they are meant to be. The promise mentioned has had a profound impact, changing their life for the better, and they express gratitude for giving it a try.


Overall, "The Promise" is a reflection on personal growth and the transformative power of promises and self-belief. It encourages perseverance and reminds listeners that they have the ability to achieve their dreams if they stay true to themselves and remain resilient.


Line by Line Meaning

A long time ago I promised
Many years ago, I made a commitment


To be strong and chase my dreams facing my fears
I pledged to be resilient and pursue my aspirations despite my anxieties


I thought I was alone
Initially, I believed I was isolated


But someone made me see
However, someone helped me realize


Who I could become
The potential of who I could transform into


What I didn’t know And I'll tell you so
What I was unaware of and now I will inform you


What I didn’t know That I could have made it a hundred times
That I didn't realize I had the capability to succeed numerous times


And I'll tell you so That it gave me more
And I want to express that it provided me with additional


More than anything I could ever believe
Beyond what I could have ever imagined


Still remember The promise
I still vividly recall the commitment


Maybe I'm wasting my time
Perhaps I am squandering my time


But deep inside I feel like I′m on the right side
However, internally, I sense that I am on the correct path


And I need to be tough To keep myself together
And I must be strong to maintain my composure


There’s still a lot to do
There are still many tasks to accomplish


I got a lot of roads to roam
I have many different paths to explore


And I'll tell you so What I didn’t know
And I'll inform you of what I was unaware of


That I could have made it a hundred times
That I had the potential to succeed numerous times


And I'll tell you so That it gave me more
And I want to emphasize that it provided me with additional


More than anything I could ever believe
Beyond what I could have ever imagined


Still remember The promise
I still vividly recall the commitment


That changed my life
That altered the course of my existence


I′m so glad to give it a try
I am genuinely pleased to attempt it


A lot of roads to roam
Many different paths to explore


To become who I'm meant to be
In order to fulfill my true potential


I still remember The promise
I still vividly recall the commitment


That changed my life
That altered the course of my existence


I′m so glad To give it a try
I am genuinely pleased to attempt it


And I'll tell you so What I didn’t know What I didn't know
And I want to inform you of what I was unaware of


That I could have made it a hundred times
That I had the potential to succeed numerous times


And I′ll tell you so That it gave me more
And I want to emphasize that it provided me with additional


More than anything I could ever believe
Beyond what I could have ever imagined


Still remember The promise
I still vividly recall the commitment


That changed my life
That altered the course of my existence




Writer(s): Linda Battilani

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[LYRICS/Verse 1]
If you need a friend
Don't look to a stranger
You know in the end, I'll always be there
But when you're in doubt
And when you're in danger
Take a look all around, and I'll be there

[Chorus]
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will

[Verse 2]
When your day is through
And so is your temper
You know what to do
I'm gonna always be there
Sometimes if I shout
It's not what's intended
These words just come out
With no cross to bear

[Chorus]
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will

[Bridge]
I gotta tell you
Need to tell you
Gotta tell you
I've gotta tell you

[Chorus]
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me (I promise)
I promise, I promise you

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will
I will
I will......



All comments from YouTube:

@gewhite3

Who's still listening to this awesome classic in 2024?

@Chris-om8si

I sure am ❤❤😊

@dinorcirochadossantos2290

Essa ta na playlist do refúgio. Onde encontro paz ou respiro findo pra continuar

@briant4293

Brian is!

@johnthomas-vy3th

Another masterpiece from way back when

@jrmetmoi

Me

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@gengen6072

Moment of silence for people who never find this song 😔

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@pinku708

I just found out about it now.

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