The Promise
Ringworm Lyrics

The Promise by Ringworm is a song with lyrics that are intriguing and open to interpretation. The opening lines, "Pray for the day of forgiving rain, when my heart opens up in refrain, and I sleep with you in your grave," suggest a deep melancholy, perhaps a longing for a loved one who has passed away. The reference to rain could be interpreted as a symbol of forgiveness or renewal. The following lines, "Because I am a slave to the promise," suggest that the singer is bound to some sort of obligation or commitment. It could be a promise they have made to the deceased, or something else entirely.

The chorus, "Grow, grow at a devil's pace, oh disease of my disgrace, an empty place that slaps my face, and reminds me of the promise," is both cryptic and haunting. The imagery of growth "at a devil's pace" suggests something sinister, while "disease of my disgrace" could refer to a moral failing or guilt. The line "an empty place that slaps my face" is particularly powerful, as it creates a sense of personal shame or regret. The repetition of "the promise" throughout the song suggests that whatever the singer is bound to, it is something they cannot escape.

The final verse, "Ripped apart by my spirit, do you feel insane or is it only tissue? The first of so many more, time flies when it's even score, slash and burn and find another one, I know you belong to me and that's a promise," is the most troubling. The lines "ripped apart by my spirit" and "do you feel insane or is it only tissue?" suggest a brutal violence, perhaps even self-destructive tendencies. The lines "slash and burn and find another one," coupled with the declaration "I know you belong to me and that's a promise," create a sense of obsessive possession. Overall, The Promise is a dark and introspective song, full of powerful imagery and deep emotions.