Promise
Slash featuring Chris Cornell Lyrics


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The first time I ever saw you
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
You got to keep your fire burning inside

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)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Slash Feat Chris Cornell's song "Promise" urge the listeners to retain their inner fire, to not let the world dim their passion and drive. The first verse speaks of the initial encounter with a person who seemed to have an otherworldly aura, with their eyes reflecting a heavenly light that filled up the room. However, as the world can be cruel and try to bring people down, the second verse instructs to keep the fire burning and not let riches or societal pressure put it out. Acknowledging that setbacks are inevitable, the chorus repeats the promise to keep one's fire alive despite the world's attempts to extinguish it. The final lines are a contemplation of which star to think of, perhaps as a symbol of hope or a reminder of the greater universe beyond the world's chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

The first time I ever saw you
When I first met you


You had that far away look in your eyes
You seemed lost in deep thought


And heaven's eyes shined down upon you
You looked angelic and pure


And the whole room filled up with light
Your presence brightened up the atmosphere


Now the cruel world it's gonna try and change you
The harsh reality of the world will try to alter you


Try to hang you up and mess with your pride
It will challenge you and lower your confidence


Now the rich just try to chain you
Wealthy people will want to control and manipulate you


You got to keep your fire burning inside
You must maintain your passion and motivation


Promise me
Agree with me


You won't let them put out your fire
You won't allow others to extinguish your drive


Put out your fire
Destroy your zeal and enthusiasm


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


And it seems to love watching you fall
It appears to enjoy watching you fail


I won't lie to you, it's gonna happen
I am honest with you, it will occur


You got to pick yourself up and move on
You have to recover and continue your journey


Which star will I be thinking of tonight
Who will I be reminiscing about this evening?


Promise me
Assure me


You won't let them put out your fire
You won't let anyone diminish your fervor


Why don't you
Please do it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS CORNELL, SAUL HUDSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@patking2592

To be honest
I still struggle with Chris being gone.

I was at his 2nd to last show in KC and he was so alive and iconic without any effort at all.

I posted on social media after the show, " You have not lived until you have heard Chris sing in an amphitheater" and then he was gone.

He helped me so much with his lyrics and delivery I would have helped him anyway possible.

Miss you Chris, RIP my friend...



@felipecoutinho_

Slash...
Promise
The first time I ever saw you
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 (?)
You got to keep your fire burning inside

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 wont 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
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)



All comments from YouTube:

@darix.f.6677

I used to listen this song without knowing that it was Chris. I just only focused in Slash for years and I regret for that. Sorry, Chris. I miss you. Thanks for participate in one of my favorite songs all time.

@jarrodparkinson9399

Brother I 100% feel ya there 😅

@grungefan1009

Regardless, he's happy knowing that it reached you!

@afaceinthecrowd1983

Nothing against Slash, he did great, however, CC’s vocals and soul is what made this song have the tingling goosebumps affect;) I promise you that, no pun intended. ❤

@myuzu_

​@A Face In The Crowd that's funny because I think that the chords and melody set up that tingly feeling. The whole song is brilliant

@afaceinthecrowd1983

@myuzu 👍🏻😊

@beyzadeveli8146

I can't even describe how much i love this song. The riffs, the lyrics.. It gives you some sort of hope. Whenever i listen to this song i start to think like " maybe i can change my life and get through this hard times...

@davidlunar9766

I thought I‘m the only one LOL exact same feelings - love it so much 🫶🏼

@dogupekcan

aynen

@jasonabston4171

GREAT TUNE!
SLASH AND CORNELL SOUND LIKE THEY HAD DONE IT B4!!!!
WISH WE COULD HAVE HAD MORE OF THEM DOING THEIR THING!

RIP BROTHER!?…
BLOW UP THE OUTSIDE

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