Promises
Skrillex & Nero Lyrics
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How can I ever deny?
You got me so high
So high I cannot feel the fire
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
And they still feel oh so wasted on myself
(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
(Feel oh so wasted on myself, feel oh so wasted on myself)
(Feel oh so wasted on myself, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
And they still feel oh so wasted on myself
(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
(And they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
(Feel oh so wasted on myself, feel oh so wasted on myself)
(Feel oh so wasted on myself, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself)
The lyrics to Skrillex's song Promises, featuring Nero, are about the singer being unable to resist their attraction to someone, despite knowing that they shouldn't give in. The person they are attracted to has made promises of being sweet and never leaving their side, but the singer is aware that they themselves are the ones wasting those promises. They are so wild and high from the attraction that they cannot feel the danger represented by the fire.
The repetition of the phrase "Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself" emphasizes the concept that these promises are empty and worthless, since the singer knows they will break them due to their inability to resist the attraction. The chorus also serves as a reminder to the singer that they are responsible for their own actions and decisions, and that they cannot blame others for their mistakes.
Overall, the lyrics to Promises convey the conflicting emotions of desire and guilt felt by the singer as they struggle to resist their attraction to someone who has made them empty promises. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving in to temptation and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me so wild
I am completely captivated and overwhelmed by you
How can I ever deny
There is no way I can resist or reject you
You got me so high
I am in a state of euphoria because of you
So high I cannot feel the fire
Even though there is danger or potential harm, I am so consumed by you that I do not feel any fear
And you keep telling me
You continue to reassure me and express your feelings for me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
You promise to be kind and loving towards me
And you'll never want to leave my side
You assure me that you will stay with me and not abandon me
As long as I don't break these Promises
Your commitment to me is dependent on my ability to keep my word and fulfill my promises
And they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Despite your promises, I feel like I am not deserving of your love and devotion
Why should I be so surprised?
I should have expected to be completely enamored by you
Don't you see it in my eyes?
My expression and behavior clearly indicate my strong feelings for you
They are so wasted on myself
I do not believe that I am worthy of your promises and devotion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joseph Ray, Daniel Stephens, Alana Watson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You got me so wild
How can I ever deny
You got me so high
So high I cannot feel the fire
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
You got me so wild
Why should I be so surprised?
You got me so high
Don't you see it in my eyes?
And you keep telling me
Telling me that you'll be sweet
And you'll never want to leave my side
As long as I don't break these
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
They are so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Promises, and they still feel oh so wasted on myself
Source: LyricFind
@homer6939
I miss the days of listening to this music and having NO worries
@MrSpartan172
But now this song have a lot of more meaning
@okami3271
this comment hits different
@ivanjuniorpf
:/
@destruct61
Yep
@nikolaskonths3614
This comment look litle stupid but its true for some reason when this music was hit our lives was so quiet and peaceful
@NoCopyrightSounds
Still listening 7 years later!
@NEMBEATS
ncs knows whats up
@jaykanx2033
Same
@henritzspook
same