Texas Lightning is a German quintet from Hamburg which fits in the country … Read Full Bio ↴Texas Lightning is a German quintet from Hamburg which fits in the country music genre and describes itself as old fashioned and hip. Their music is a mix of country and pop drawing from country classic stars like Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette and pop stars such as ABBA, Nancy Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt, Madonna, Michael Jackson and the Beatles done with a bit of country humor. The band members are Olli Dittrich as Ringofire (drums and vocals), Jon Flemming Olsen as The Flame (vocals and guitar), Markus Schmidt as Fastfinger (electric guitar and banjo), Uwe Frenzel as Friendly (doublebass and vocals) and Australian Jane Comerford (vocals and ukulele). The band's first performance took place on December 23, 2000, in the music club "Knust" in Hamburg although there have been a few changes in the lineup of the band since then. A review in FolkWorld Magazine Europe by Stephen Thanabalan details how the band are symbolic of the rejuvenation of Euro Country Music that whilst nascent in countries like Germany are still yet to become mainstream with Eastern Europe and even parts of Western Europe, and thus depends on interest from the cradle of country music, the USA, for interest and support.Last presented on Eurovision 2006 in Greece(Athens) as Germany group with their song "No no never!".They were putted on Eurovision 2006 Final comptetion directly without semi-final voting.

I Promise
Texas Lightning Lyrics

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Crazy how
I need to have you near me now
I can't explain
this feeling now you're back again
24 hours heartbreaking
open your love will stop making
me cry

And I promise to love you
each and every word I say is true
cause I always be faithful
watchin all and everything you do
So don't be worry
I write it by your side
It's allright
and I promise
you're all my love tonight

Far away
and I been hurting every day
now you're here mhmh
so baby come and dry the tears
so sick and tired of game playing
open the heal your voice saying
let's try

And I promise to love you
each and every word I say is true
cause I always be faithful
watchin all and everything you do
So don't be worry
I write it by your side
It's allright
and I promise
you're all my love tonight

you're all my love tonight

Ohhhhhohhh

I promise to love you
each and every word I say is true
cause I always be faithful
watchin all and everything you do
So don't be worry
I write it by your side
It's allright
and I promise
you're all my love tonight

I promise you're all my love tonight
I promise, I promise you're all my love tonight

Overall Meaning

The Texas Lightning song "I Promise" is a heartfelt declaration of love and dedication. It begins by expressing the deep need the singer feels to be near their love interest, and explains that they can't quite articulate why they feel this way. The following lines show remorse for the previous heartache that was caused between them, but the singer promises to love their partner with all their heart and to remain faithful to them. The lyrics take on a hopeful tone with the arrival of the love interest, who assuages the heartache and puts an end to the game playing. The chorus repeats the promise of love and faithfulness, leaving no doubt as to the singer's intentions. The song ends with a final reiteration of the promise to love and support their partner through all of their ups and downs.

Line by Line Meaning

Crazy how
It's amazing how

I need to have you near me now
I have an intense desire to be close to you right now

I can't explain
I don't have the words to describe

this feeling now you're back again
The emotions I'm experiencing now that you've returned are overwhelming

24 hours heartbreaking
My heart has been breaking for the past 24 hours

open your love will stop making
If you open your heart to me, it will stop causing me pain

me cry
and I won't cry anymore

And I promise to love you
I vow to love you

each and every word I say is true
Every word I'm speaking is honest and sincere

cause I always be faithful
Because I will always be loyal

watchin all and everything you do
I pay close attention to every move you make