Born Martin Bresso in Paris, France, Tchami was a regular fixture at the record store Samad, studying classic house, r&b and hip-hop imported from England and America. He began producing around town finding his voice, and eventually hit upon a sound that's equally energetic and soulful - one capable of moving audiences and leaving them with a feeling of deep bliss.
Tchami tours the globe most days out of the year, and has played major international festivals including the Ultra Music Festivals, Electric Daisy Carnival, HARD Summer Music Festival, Coachella, multiple iterations of Lollapalooza (US, Paris, Brazil) and VELD Music Festival, to name just a few, always with the goal to take the audience higher and higher.
Promèsses
Tchami Lyrics
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Would you break my heart?
Break this promise?
If the rain was coming, oh yeah
Would you break my heart?
Yeah
(If the rain)
If the rain was coming
Would you break my heart?
Break this promise?
If the rain was coming, oh yeah
Would you break my heart?
Oh yeah
(If the rain)
(If the rain, if rain, if rain)
The lyrics of Tchami's Promesses can be interpreted in a number of ways, but many fans and critics see them as a reflection of the complexities of commitment and trust within romantic relationships. The repeated refrain "If the rain was coming, would you break my heart?" suggests a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, as the singer wonders if their partner would remain faithful and loyal in the face of difficult circumstances. The line "break this promise?" could be read as a reference to the couple's vows, suggesting that the singer is questioning whether their partner would stay true to their commitments.
The use of rain as a metaphor for trouble or hardship adds to the melancholy tone of the song, creating a sense of looming danger or uncertainty that looms over the relationship. At the same time, the repetition of the phrase "oh yeah" throughout the lyrics adds a hint of optimism or determination, suggesting that the singer is willing to weather the storm and fight for their love, even if they aren't sure if it will survive.
Overall, Promesses is a complex and emotionally charged song that explores the challenges and rewards of romantic relationships, particularly when it comes to trust, commitment, and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
If the rain was coming
If difficult times were approaching
Would you break my heart?
Would you betray me?
Break this promise?
Go back on your word?
If the rain was coming, oh yeah
If things were getting tough, would you still be by my side?
Would you break my heart?
Would you abandon me?
Oh yeah
Emphasis on the previous question
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kaleem Renaldo Taylor-Deconteau, Marin Bresso, Steve Guess, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine
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