I Promise You
Stefan Kelk Lyrics


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I can see the pain behind your eyes
You say you're okay, with your little white lies
But I see you trying to hold back a river
But there are some storms that we cannot weather
I see in you a reflection of me
Not who I am now but who I used to be
You see I have been where you are now
Where your inner thoughts are so damn loud
You can barely speak or make a sound
I have some promises for you
Hear me out
I promise you, a day will come
When time has healed that part of you that came undone
I promise you, trust me I know
In time you won't feel there's a rock in your throat that won't go
I promise you
I promise you
It's not the same, it can't be the same
You may think that you know but you weren't to blame
It's because of me, I deserve what I've learned
And I wear my scars like the bridges I've burned
Tell me how can it be the same
When there's blood on my hands, how could you understand
Tell me it's all gonna change
When I had her life in my hands and I let it all slip away
And the world feels much colder with each passing day, and I
Pray
For someone to take me so far from this place
Maybe I will return to the river's embrace
And I promise you
This grief is my own
You're not alone
And it's burning a hole through my chest
Deep down in my bones




And I promise you
Something's gotta give
No
Would she want you to throw it away
I don't
Or would she want you to live
She'd want me to live
I promise you
Woah
I don't know
Need you to show
Need you to show me
I will promise you
A day is gonna come, woah
When time will heal that part of you that came undone
And I promise you
Trust me I know
How do you know?
I've been dying to breathe,
But I need to believe I can grow
I have been where you are
I know hurt leaves a scar
You're not alone
Yes I promise you
This could be real
I don't know how to feel like you
And what if I'm not enough
Trust me I know
How
Many years ago, in a broken home
Thea's father died
It was all my fault
Silently suffering
I should have known
I should've saved him
I could've helped him to cope
I saw his body swing from a rope
I walked in and his hands were cold
Worst of all, I had to tell Thea
Your daddy's not coming home

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Promise You" by Stefan Kelk, the lyrics open with a poignant observation of someone trying to mask their pain behind a façade of false cheerfulness. The singer sees through these "little white lies" and recognizes the struggle the other person is going through. The reference to trying to hold back a river conjures images of immense emotional turmoil that cannot be contained, hinting at the depth of suffering being experienced.


The singer empathizes with the person, seeing a reflection of their own past struggles in them. They acknowledge having been in a similar place before, where inner turmoil and self-destructive thoughts overshadowed their existence. By sharing their own experience of overcoming such darkness, the singer offers reassurance and promises of eventual healing and relief from the current anguish.


The theme of self-forgiveness and redemption runs through the lyrics as the singer grapples with guilt and regret over past mistakes. There is a deep sense of personal responsibility for a tragic event involving Thea's father, leading to profound remorse and a haunting feeling of inadequacy. The internal conflict of feeling undeserving of forgiveness and wrestling with the weight of past actions is palpable in the lyrics.


The promise of eventual healing, growth, and the opportunity for redemption is underscored throughout the song. The repeated assurances of a brighter future and the importance of holding onto hope and life in the face of overwhelming grief and guilt convey a message of resilience and the transformative power of faith, self-compassion, and enduring love. The singer's journey from pain and guilt to a place of acceptance and the desire to live—for oneself and in honor of those lost—is a powerful narrative of healing and redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see the pain behind your eyes
I can sense the suffering you hide in your eyes.


You say you're okay, with your little white lies
You pretend to be fine with your little lies.


But I see you trying to hold back a river
But I see you struggling to contain your emotions.


But there are some storms that we cannot weather
But there are some challenges that are too difficult to overcome.


I see in you a reflection of me
I see a reflection of my past self in you.


Not who I am now but who I used to be
Not the person I am today, but who I once was.


You see I have been where you are now
You see, I have experienced the same pain you are feeling.


Where your inner thoughts are so damn loud
Where your inner struggles are overwhelming.


You can barely speak or make a sound
You find it hard to express your feelings.


I have some promises for you
I have some assurances to offer you.


I promise you, a day will come
I assure you, there will be a time when things will get better.


When time has healed that part of you that came undone
When time has healed the wounds within you.


I promise you, trust me I know
I assure you, trust me, I understand.


In time you won't feel there's a rock in your throat that won't go
Over time, you won't feel that lump in your throat that won't go away.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Emil Dale, Stefan Kelk

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