Promise
Placebo feat. Michael Stipe Lyrics

They rise above this
People who have been wronged are able to find the strength to move on and rise above their pain

They cry about this
Despite their ability to rise above their situation, they are still deeply affected by the broken promise

As we live and learn
This experience is part of the journey of life, and we can learn from it

A broken promise
Someone did not keep their word or follow through on something they said they would do

I was not honest
The artist is admitting that they were not truthful in this situation, which contributed to the broken promise

Now I watch as tables turn
The singer is seeing the consequences of their dishonesty, and the roles have reversed

And you're singing
The person who was wronged is now expressing their pain through song

I'll wait my turn
The artist is patiently waiting for their chance to seek revenge or justice

To tear inside you
The artist wants to hurt the other person emotionally or mentally

Watch you burn
The artist wants to see the other person suffer as a result of their actions

I'll cry about this
The singer is admitting that they are also in pain because of the broken promise

And hide my cuckled eyes
The artist is trying to hide their emotions and pain from others

As you come off all concerned
The other person is pretending to care about the situation, but the singer doesn't believe them

And I'll find no solace
The singer will not find comfort or peace in the other person's apology

In your poor apology
The apology given by the other person is not genuine or adequate

In your regret that sounds absurd
The artist doesn't believe that the other person is truly sorry for what they've done

And keep singing
The artist will continue to express their pain and emotions through song

To terrorize you
The singer wants to cause fear or intimidation in the other person

And this is a promise
The singer is making a promise to seek revenge or justice

Promise is a promise
The artist is emphasizing the importance of keeping one's word

You were not honest
The artist is accusing the other person of also being dishonest

I'll bide my time
The artist will wait patiently for the right moment to take action

I'll wait my turn
The singer reiterates that they are willing to wait for their chance to seek revenge or justice