I Promise To Remember
Teenagers (Frankie Lymon & The) Lyrics
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I promise to love you
No matter what you do
I want you, I need you
I love you through and through
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I promise to be true
I promise to remember
The meaning of romance
If I've done something wrong
Give me one more chance
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I promise to be true
[VERSE 1]
Oh, oh, my darling
I have promised
To give you my heart
Oh, darling promise me
We will never part
I know I'm not a king
And I'm not very wise
But something that you must realize
These heartfelt lyrics convey a message of lifelong commitment, regardless of any mistakes or flaws. The singer promises to love their partner unconditionally, no matter what they may do, and to remain faithful to their love. The chorus emphasizes the importance of keeping the romance alive in the relationship, and asks for forgiveness if the singer ever falls short.
The lyrics not only express the depth of the singer's love, but they also reflect the time period in which the song was written - the 1950s. During this time, romantic relationships were often viewed as long-term commitments, and divorce was not as common as it is today. The promise of eternal love and faithfulness was a common theme in love songs of this era.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh
Expressing excitement and joy.
I promise to love you
I vow to have feelings of deep affection for you.
No matter what you do
Irrespective of your actions, my love will remain consistent.
I want you, I need you
You are someone that I desire and require.
I love you through and through
My love for you is unwavering.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Repeated expression of excitement, joy and affection.
I promise to be true
I make a solemn pledge to remain faithful in our relationship.
I promise to remember
I vow to always recall and cherish our romantic moments.
The meaning of romance
The essence of love and affection.
If I've done something wrong
In case I have done something to upset you.
Give me one more chance
Please afford me another opportunity to make things right.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Repeated expression of excitement and joy.
Oh, oh, my darling
Addressing the person I love with affection.
I have promised
I have given my word.
To give you my heart
To fully commit myself emotionally.
Oh, darling promise me
Please make a commitment to stay with me.
We will never part
We shall remain together forever.
I know I'm not a king
Acknowledging that I am not perfect or flawless.
And I'm not very wise
Admitting that I may not always be knowledgeable or have good judgement.
But something that you must realize
However, I hope you understand that...
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY CASTOR, JIMMY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Milton Kanfer
Every so often I'm reminded of how great Frankie Lymon was and how great an influence in music he and the Teenager's we're, back in the day.
Bucky Tee
Man, music likes this makes you emotional in a good way and really sad that it’s not around anymore 💔
Karen Polemeni
Love this record !!!!!! Good times
michmt
please dont compare Michael to Frankie they are from two different eras, both brilliant in their own way. Strangely enough I discovered Frankie Lymon through reading a Michael Jackson Bio. I have a 5 record set of his bought years ago.
Linda Dee
Frankie was a great lead but the Teenagers had superb harmonies and timing. Still love to turn up the background frequencies and enjoy the gorgeous harmony they produced.
John abramson
spot on re harmonies and add the incomparable sherman garnes , with his bass intro and melding his bass with the group,
j simmons
love this dude. crossed over way too soon...
Supz
there is like 3 versions lol and this is the second best because the ending part when he sings/ hums is just like the original almost yo it is epicc ! ! !! !
AlgiersT504
I have to hear the one where he hums, never heard that one
Joshua Brooks
This definitely sounds like the original recording. Memories of many many hours spent in the men's room at school trying to prepare for a talent show.