Promise
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You had that far away look in your eyes
And heaven's eyes shined down upon you
And the whole room filled up with light
Now the cruel world it's gonna try and change you
Try to hang you up and mess with your pride
Now the rich just try to chain you
Promise me
You won't let them put out your fire
Put out your fire
Promise me
You won't let them put out your fire
Put out your fire
Now sometimes the world tries to slap you
And it seems to love watching you fall
I won't lie to you, it's gonna happen
You got to pick yourself up and move on
Promise me
You won't let them put out your fire
Put out your fire
Promise me
You won't let them put out your fire
Put out your fire
Which star will I be thinking of tonight
Tonight
Which star will I be thinking of tonight
Tonight
Promise me
You won't let them put out your fire
Put out your fire
Promise me
You won't let them put out your fire
Put out your fire
Promise me (Why don't you)
Promise me (Why don't you)
Promise me (Why don't you)
Promise me (Why don't you)
The song "Promise" by Slash featuring Chris Cornell is a powerful and inspiring message about holding onto one's passion and determination despite the obstacles that may come. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and encouragement to the listener, urging them to keep their fire burning inside and not allow the world to extinguish it.
The opening lines describe a moment of awe and wonder at seeing someone with a faraway look in their eyes, bathed in a heavenly light. This moment is contrasted with the harsh realities of the world - the cruel attempts to change and control individuals, and the desire of the rich to hold power over them. However, the chorus is a repeated refrain of the plea to promise not to let anyone put out the fire within, encouraging the listener to keep their passion and drive alive in spite of everything.
The bridge adds a new element to the song, asking which star the singer will be thinking of tonight. This could be interpreted as a spiritual element, asking for guidance from the universe, or as a romantic question directed towards a certain individual. Either way, the message remains the same - to stay true to oneself and not let outside forces extinguish the fire inside.
Overall, "Promise" is a song that inspires and uplifts, reminding listeners to stay strong and persevere through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time I ever saw you
When I first laid eyes on you
You had that far away look in your eyes
You appeared to be lost in thought or distant
And heaven's eyes shined down upon you
You were radiant and looked almost divine
And the whole room filled up with light
Your presence was so powerful that it seemed to light up the entire room
Now the cruel world it's gonna try and change you
The world can be harsh and will try to influence or alter you
Try to hang you up and mess with your pride
It will attempt to make you feel inferior or ashamed of who you are
Now the rich just try to chain you
Those in positions of power may try to control you
You got to keep your fire burning inside
But you must preserve your inner strength and passion
Promise me
Make me a vow
You won't let them put out your fire
That you won't let anyone extinguish your spirit
Put out your fire
Snuff out your passion
Now sometimes the world tries to slap you
At times, life can hit you hard
And it seems to love watching you fall
It can seem like the world enjoys seeing you struggle
I won't lie to you, it's gonna happen
I won't deceive you, it's inevitable
You got to pick yourself up and move on
But you must find the strength to keep going
Which star will I be thinking of tonight
Which celestial body will be on my mind this evening
Promise me (Why don't you)
Make a vow (Why not)
Promise me (Why don't you)
Promise me (Why not)
Promise me (Why don't you)
Vow to me (Why not)
Promise me (Why don't you)
Make a pledge (Why not)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS CORNELL, SAUL HUDSON
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