Promises
The Collectable Few Lyrics
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She said, you know why
I keep this
So close to my heart, close to my heart
Maybe it was love in December that kept her so cold
Truth be told, truth be told.
Never been a great believer in a tamed offender,
Great heights to fall. Great heights take us all, take us all.
Said you know why I keep this,
So close to my heart, close to my heart.
Love lost, love sleeps.
You keep me in promises that I can't keep
No one sees me,
You keep me in promises that I can't keep
You keep me in promises
You keep me in promises that I can't keep
You keep me in promises
You keep me in pormises that I can't keep.
Lucky to be lucky in love
She said, you know why
I keep this
So close to my heart, close to my heart
Maybe it was love in December that kept her so cold.
Truth be told, truth be told.
Love lost, love sleeps.
You keep me in promises that I can't keep
No one sees me,
You keep me in promises that I can't keep
You keep me in promises
You keep me in promises that I can't keep
You keep me in promises
You keep me in promises that I can't keep.
That I can't keep
That I can't Keep
That I can't keep, I can't keep.
The Collectable Few's song "Promises" conveys the idea of failed promises in a relationship. The opening line "Lucky to be lucky in love" suggests that the singer acknowledges the significance of love in life and how fortunate they feel to have found it. However, later in the song, the tone changes, and the lyrics reveal a sense of disappointment and betrayal. The lines "Love lost, love sleeps. You keep me in promises that I can't keep" imply that the person they trusted has not kept their promises, leading to the loss of love.
The lyrics "Maybe it was love in December that kept her so cold" are intriguing since December is commonly associated with warmth and joy. Here, the line could signify that the singer's lover stopped reciprocating their love after a particular event that occurred in December. The repetition of "You keep me in promises" in the chorus adds to the frustration and disappointment felt by the singer, indicating that the person they trusted has let them down.
Overall, The Collectable Few's "Promises" emphasizes the damaging impact of broken promises on relationships, and how they can cause significant feelings of sadness and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Lucky to be lucky in love
Fortunate to have found love and be in a healthy relationship
She said, you know why
The singer is referring to a specific conversation or situation that they have discussed previously
I keep this
Referring to a physical object or symbol that represents their love or relationship
So close to my heart, close to my heart
The object is kept with great sentimental value and is extremely important to the artist
Maybe it was love in December that kept her so cold
The artist is reflecting on a past relationship or experience where love caused them pain or hardship
Truth be told, truth be told.
Acknowledging that the previous statement was a hard truth to accept
Never been a great believer in a tamed offender,
The singer does not believe that someone who has made mistakes or committed wrongs can truly change or be rehabilitated
Great heights to fall. Great heights take us all, take us all.
The artist recognizes that everyone is capable of mistakes or failures and that it is important to be humble
Lucky to be love and not loved
It is better to be the one who loves rather than the one who is unloved
Love lost, love sleeps.
The artist is reflecting on a past love that has ended and is now dormant
You keep me in promises that I can't keep
The singer's partner has made promises that they are unable or unwilling to fulfill, causing frustration or disappointment
No one sees me,
The artist feels invisible or unseen in their relationship or in general
That I can't keep
Repeated multiple times to emphasize the frustration and inability to fulfill promises
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.