Promise
Slash (Featuring Myles Kennedy) Lyrics

The first time I ever saw you
From the first moment I noticed you

You had that far away look in your eyes
Your gaze was focused on something beyond immediate context

And heaven's eyes shined down upon you
It seemed like a divine light was illuminating your presence

And the whole room filled up with light
Your presence made everything feel brighter and more positive

Now the cruel world it's gonna try and change you
Society can be harsh and will try to make you conform to its norms

Try to hang you up and mess with your pride
People will attempt to belittle and undermine your sense of self-worth

Now the rich just try to chain you
Those who hold power and wealth may try to control and restrict you

You got to keep your fire burning inside
It's important to maintain your passion and drive despite external pressures

Promise me
Make a vow to me

You won't let them put out your fire
You won't allow others to extinguish your inner strength and ambition

Put out your fire
Take away your passion and drive

Now sometimes the world tries to slap you
Occasionally, life will hit you hard

And it seems to love watching you fall
It can feel like the universe takes pleasure in your failures

I won't lie to you, it's gonna happen
I won't sugarcoat it; adversity is inevitable

You got to pick yourself up and move on
It's up to you to recover and keep going

Which star will I be thinking of tonight
Which individual, whom I admire and respect, will be on my mind?

Promise me (Why don't you)
Formally renewing my request to make a vow

Promise me (Why don't you)
Restating my request

Promise me (Why don't you)
Making a final appeal to make a conscious commitment

Promise me (Why don't you)
The final opportunity to commit to a promise of inner resilience