Promises
Sugababes Lyrics


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It's o.k., to go and make mistakes
It's o.k., to break your promises
You're moving on anyway
I hate the way
It makes me feel inside
You promised me
You'd be all that I need
I wonder why you lied

[Chorus:]
Promises you made, coming back to haunt you
Don't whisper in my ear you gotta learn to say goodbye
I was in the wrong, but it doesn't really matter
Don't whisper in my ear
You gotta learn to say goodbye

You gave me time
To think about you and me
I hate the way you make me feel inside
I wonder why you lie

[Chorus:]

(Duh-dah) I was breathing coz that's that the gauge was indicating
While was blaming I was soon to be so implicated
Now I'm through with all the lies and pictures are back-dated
Almost lost my friendly feet coz boy I'm operating (uh-uh)





[Chorus: Repeat 4X]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sugababes's song Promises touch on the topic of broken promises, forgiveness, and the idea that it's okay to make mistakes. The first verse sets the tone for the song by stating that it's okay to make mistakes and break promises, as long as you're moving on. However, the singer hates the way it makes her feel inside when someone breaks a promise they made to her. She wonders why they lied when they promised to be all that she needs. The chorus is a warning to those who made promises in the past that they shouldn't try to come back and haunt her. They need to learn to say goodbye and move on because the trust has been broken.


The second verse seems to be a reflection on the relationship that just ended. The singer suggests that her ex-gave her time to think about them, but she still hates the way they made her feel inside. She wonders why they lied to her as the chorus repeats. In the bridge, the lyrics take on a more introspective tone. The lines "I was breathing coz that's that the gauge was indicating / While was blaming I was soon to be so implicated" seem to reference the idea that sometimes we take responsibility for things that aren't our fault, and we end up getting hurt in the process. The lyrics suggest that now the singer is done with the lies and she's ready to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

It's o.k., to go and make mistakes
It's fine to make mistakes and not be perfect


It's o.k., to break your promises
Breaking promises is acceptable, especially when moving on


You're moving on anyway
You are progressing and advancing forward regardless of the broken promises


I hate the way it makes me feel inside
The feeling of being let down by broken promises is unpleasant and unpleasant


You promised me you'd be all that I need
You made a commitment to fulfill all of my needs


I wonder why you lied
I am curious as to why you went against your word


Promises you made, coming back to haunt you
The unfulfilled promises are a burden on you now


Don't whisper in my ear you gotta learn to say goodbye
Don't try to convince or deceive me, it's time to move on


I was in the wrong, but it doesn't really matter
Although I may have made mistakes, it's not relevant in this situation


You gave me time to think about you and me
You allowed me to contemplate our relationship


I wonder why you lie
I am confused as to why you were dishonest


I'm through with all the lies and pictures are back-dated
I am finished with the deception and falseness, and everything is now in the past


Almost lost my friendly feet coz boy I'm operating (uh-uh)
I almost lost my ability to function properly, but now I'm getting back on track




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: JOHNNY LIPSEY, SIOBHAN DONAGHY, MUTYA BUENA, KEISHA BUCHANAN, FELIX HOWARD, CAMERON MCVEY

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This really should've been a single!

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