Promise
Pedro the Lion Lyrics
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Something with long sleeves
Cause it's unpredictable
Now Jesus said he'd fill my needs
But my heart still bleeds
He's just not physical
Now why can't I see
If I look up and the sky's not there
Is there any reason that I should be scared
When a promise is a promise I know
Now we've established lack of sight
Maybe vision's the right word
For what I need
Cause I can't see with human eyes
Lord knows I've tried
To follow where he leads
From what I've seen so far
I can't believe my eyes
And what a nice surprise
The lyrics of Pedro the Lion's song "Promise" explore themes of faith, doubt, and the human need for tangible proof of divine intervention. The song's protagonist is looking for something to believe in, something "with long sleeves" that can offer protection and stability in an unpredictable world. Although he has been told that Jesus will provide his needs, the singer is still dealing with heartache and pain, and he finds it difficult to reconcile his faith with his tangible experiences.
The chorus of the song speaks to the power of promises, regardless of whether they are backed up by physical evidence. The singer reflects on the fact that he cannot see the sky, but that this lack of visibility does not need to inspire fear because there is still a promise to hold onto. He acknowledges that he needs something more than what his human eyes can perceive, and that "vision" may be the right word for what he is seeking as he tries to follow where God is leading him.
Overall, "Promise" is a song that grapples with the tension between faith and evidence, and the difficulty of putting one's trust in something that cannot always be seen or touched. The lyrics are introspective and vulnerable, and they speak to universal human experiences of doubt and uncertainty in the face of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take something to believe
I need something to hold onto in order to keep my faith stable
Something with long sleeves
Something that can cover me wholly, representing whatever I choose to believe in
Cause it's unpredictable
The future is uncertain and needs a constant promise of hope to endure
Now Jesus said he'd fill my needs
Jesus promised to fulfill all my necessities
But my heart still bleeds
Despite this promise, I still feel pain and sadness
He's just not physical
However, despite his promise, he is not present physically
Now why can't I see
I am starting to doubt my faith and seek a tangible form of evidence
If I look up and the sky's not there
If I do not see the heavens above me,
Is there any reason that I should be scared
Should I fear for my life if the sky is absent?
When a promise is a promise I know
Despite my doubts, I believe that a promise is absolute
Now we've established lack of sight
I recognize that I do not have physical proof, but I still have faith
Maybe vision's the right word
Perhaps faith is what I need to have to understand.
For what I need
To believe in something greater
Cause I can't see with human eyes
I cannot rely on sight alone, I must use my belief and my faith
Lord knows I've tried
I have done everything possible to confirm what I believe to be true
To follow where he leads
To follow the will of God
From what I've seen so far
Based on my past experiences
I can't believe my eyes
I cannot fully comprehend what I have witnessed
And what a nice surprise
However, it is still a pleasant and good surprise
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Written by: DAVID SHANNON BAZAN
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