Promises
The Black and White Years Lyrics

You said some things that
You spoke about things that are too taboo to be mentioned.

Just can not be mentioned
Some things are too sensitive to bring up in a conversation.

Stuck in my head
The message you conveyed is constantly replaying in my mind.

So I can not forget it
It's impossible for me to forget the things you said.

Wrapped around concepts
Your ideas and thoughts are wrapped around concepts that I don't fully understand.

I'm not understanding
I can't grasp the concepts that you are trying to explain to me.

How could you love
I am questioning your ability to love.

If your heart
If your inner being,

Is so damaged
is so broken and in pain.

Promise
Assurance of my commitment.

You can be
I believe you have the potential to become.

The better me
Someone who is a better version of me.

I promise
I vow with sincerity.

I'm gone
I have moved on from the past.

Prove to you
Show you through my actions.

What I've accomplished
The success I have achieved.

Trust when I say
Believe in me when I tell you that.

That you not shit
You are not worthless.

You can't save me in
You cannot rescue me using.

Ya phone as baby girl
Phone calls or pet names.

And when we outside
And when we are in public.

Be discreet
Be cautious of our interaction being seen by others.

It's so crazy
The situation is so intense and out of control.

It's out this world
The situation is beyond typical human experience.

Thinking internally
Reflecting upon my thoughts and feelings.

Things you could learn from me
There are things I can teach you.

Talk to me verbally
Communicate with me using words.

Don't need you urgently
I don't require your help immediately.

So where's your commonsense
I am questioning your practicality and judgment.

Thats immaturity
Your behavior reflects a lack of maturity.

Don't speak on anything
Don't bring up any topics.

That ain't concerning me
That don't relate to me or my life.

You gone be proud of me
You will feel happy and satisfied with my achievements.

Put me to the test
Challenge me.

I don't back down
I don't give up easily.

To the storm
Against the hardships or obstacle.

Think I adapt
I believe I am capable of adjusting to new situations.

You say you scared
You express your fear.

For us
About our relationship.

Boy you not innocent
You are not free from guilt or blame.

Try to be vulnerable
Attempt to open up emotionally.

Things
Topics.

You need to
You must.

Address
Confront and deal with.

I came back this time
I came back to this relationship another time after it ended.

And im guarded
And I am keeping my emotions in check.

I do for me now
I am working on self-improvement independently of our relationship.

Ive accomplished
I have achieved my personal goals.

Wont settle for less
I will not compromise my expectations or standards.

I'm too honest
I am a very truthful person.

Im running
I am avoiding or fleeing.

From you
From our relationship or interaction.

Supersonic
Quickly or at lightning speed.

I left all the weight
I relinquished the burden that was causing me stress.

Of ya problems
Of the issues that you were facing.

Not here for the games
I am not interested in playing games or being misled.

Or the gossip
Or participating in rumors or hearsay.

Im ready to go
I am prepared to end this relationship.

So we off it
Let's move on from this topic.

Dont battle with me
Don't fight or argue with me.

You so toxic
Your behavior and influence on me is unhealthy and harmful.