Smoosh were a three piece indie pop band, formed in Seattle, Washington in … Read Full Bio ↴Smoosh were a three piece indie pop band, formed in Seattle, Washington in 2000. The band comprised three sisters, Asya Saavedra (keyboard, vocals), Chloe Saavedra, (drums), and Maia Saavedra, (bass) and recorded for Pattern 25 and Barsuk Records.

Smoosh gained early recognition through their connection with Death Cab for Cutie drummer Jason McGerr, who instructed Chloe at the Seattle Drum School, and the support of well-known indie acts Cat Power and Sleater-Kinney.

The group released three albums (She Like Electric, Free To Stay, Withershins) and toured internationally with Eels, Bloc Party, and The Dresden Dolls before disbanding in 2012. On June 12 of that year, the group announced via Facebook that Asya and Chloe would continue recording under the name Chaos Chaos.

Promises
Smoosh Lyrics

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Those good times, they never last
Looking out my window making promises
I watched it in my head so many times
Looking over every single "thought" like you didn't know

Those promises, they went away
Like everything
Oh...

Those good times, they never last
Looking out my window making promises
I watched it in my head so many times
Looking over every single "thought" like you didn't know

Those promises, they went away

Like everything
Oh...

Overall Meaning

The song "Promises" by Smoosh is an introspective track that looks back on a past relationship and the promises that were made but not kept. The opening line, "Those good times, they never last," sets the tone for the song, indicating that the singer is looking back on a time that has since passed. She starts by reflecting on how she made promises with her partner by saying she "Looked out my window making promises," and "watching it in her head so many times."

The refrain, "those promises, they went away, like everything," suggests that the relationship has ended, leaving the singer feeling disillusioned and disappointed. She describes examining every thought and looking at the past with a clear mind, yet still being unsure whether her partner knew what was really going on. The ambiguity of the song leaves room for interpretation, but it seems that the singer is hurt by the broken promises that were made in the relationship, which ultimately led to its downfall.

Overall, "Promises" offers a poignant reflection on a past relationship that has since ended, leaving the singers with feelings of disappointment and betrayal. Through introspective lyrics and a melancholic melody, the song captures the raw emotions of a breakup, making it a relatable track for anyone who has experienced heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Those good times, they never last
Positive moments are fleeting and temporary

Looking out my window making promises
Reflecting on past events and making commitments for the future

I watched it in my head so many times
Replaying memories and events over and over in the mind

Looking over every single "thought" like you didn't know
Analyzing every detail and contemplating decisions

Those promises, they went away
The commitments made may not come to fruition

Like everything
Like many things in life, promises can be broken or change over time

Oh...
Expression of sadness or disappointment

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