The Promise
Tanya Tiet Lyrics
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Why you using so much energy
To try and forget about me?
It just don't make any sense
The perfect moments of us
Will haunt you daily
Like its Halloween
And I know you know what I mean
Whatever it is you want it to believe
But your heart and soul won't allow your memory
To continue to deceive
The chemistry we had spiritually
Just can't be erased
Neither can the taste
Of our kiss
Now tell me you don't miss this
What happened to the
Promise?
Ohhhhhhh
What happened to the
Promise?
There comes a moment just before I wake
I can see our first date
You staring in my eyes
Making me feel whole and I'm smiling
Like a school girl
Out of control
The beginning of the rest of our lives
Me as your wife, a future of magic
Tell me what happened?
You can try and tell your head
Whatever it is you want it to believe
But your heart and soul won't allow your memory
To continue to deceive
The chemistry we had spiritually
Just can't be erased
Neither can the taste
Of our kiss
Now tell me you don't miss this
What happened to the
Promise?
Ohhhhhhh
What happened to the
Promise?
In Tanya Tiet's song "The Promise," the lyrics explore the confusion and heartbreak that comes after a breakup, specifically focusing on the promises and potential that once existed in the relationship. The song questions why the person is putting so much effort into erasing the memories and moving on when those moments were so perfect and unforgettable.
The opening lines ask if their life has truly improved without the singer's presence, and questions the energy they are expending in trying to forget about them. It expresses the confusion of not understanding why they would want to let go of the beautiful moments they shared, as those memories continue to haunt the person like it's Halloween. The singer is aware that the other person knows what they mean, as those memories cannot be erased or forgotten.
The second verse delves deeper into the past, describing a moment just before waking where the singer can vividly recall their first date. It was a magical experience, where the other person made them feel whole and complete. The lyrics reminisce about the promises made and the expectations of a future together, only to end in disappointment. It questions why the promise they made was broken and what happened to cause their downfall.
Overall, "The Promise" captures the longing and confusion that lingers after a relationship ends, emphasizing the power of memories and the impossibility of erasing the connection that once existed.
Line by Line Meaning
Is your life so much better without?
Are you truly happier now that I'm not in your life?
Why you using so much energy
Why are you putting in so much effort
To try and forget about me?
to try and erase me from your thoughts?
It just don't make any sense
It doesn't make logical sense
The perfect moments of us
The beautiful moments we shared
Will haunt you daily
Will constantly linger in your thoughts
Like its Halloween
Like a recurring nightmare
And I know you know what I mean
And I believe you understand the depth of my words
You can try and tell your head
You can attempt to convince your mind
Whatever it is you want it to believe
Whatever it is you want to convince yourself of
But your heart and soul won't allow your memory
But deep down, your emotions won't let you forget
To continue to deceive
To persist in deceiving yourself
The chemistry we had spiritually
The profound connection we shared on a spiritual level
Just can't be erased
Simply cannot be erased
Neither can the taste
Nor can the feeling
Of our kiss
Of our intimate embrace
Now tell me you don't miss this
Now, tell me honestly that you don't long for this
What happened to the Promise?
What happened to the commitment we made?
Ohhhhhhh
Expressing a sense of sadness or longing
What happened to the Promise?
What happened to the vow we made?
There comes a moment just before I wake
There is a moment right before I open my eyes
I can see our first date
I can vividly recall our very first date
You staring in my eyes
You looking deeply into my eyes
Making me feel whole and I'm smiling
Filling me with a sense of completeness and joy, making me smile
Like a school girl
Like an innocent, youthful girl
Out of control
Overwhelmed with emotions
The beginning of the rest of our lives
The start of our lifelong journey together
Me as your wife, a future of magic
Me being your life partner, a future filled with happiness and wonder
Tell me what happened?
Please, explain what went wrong?
Lyrics © DistroKid, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Paris Toon, Tanya Thillet
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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