The next line-up saw the addition of songwriter Sean Greaves on guitar. They recorded two albums on the Epitaph label, "Static" and "Three", and toured the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Ronnie King was replaced by Paul Roessler in 1997.The joykiller disbanded in 1998.
Promises
The Joykiller Lyrics
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So why will we let this thing go
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And baby I promise
That I will never leave
That everything will be alright, I
I promise these things to you
I promise
Should of known the things you said been right
Forever is such a very long time
We never even had a fight
Don't let no one change your mind
Cause they don't know how much I care
They don't know the things we share unless they're here babe
But since they're not
How can they say I'm not true, oh, oh, oh
If you need a love, I got the love that you need
Ain't no way they can take that from me
And I pray to God that one day they will see
Nothing is promised to me and you
So why will we let this thing go
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And baby I promise
That I will never leave
That everything will be alright, I
I promise these things to you
Girl just believe
I promise
When I think of all the times I said
That I will see you another day
Baby nothing's gonna change, yes it is
Said you mean the world to me
And babygirl I keep you first, yeah
Cause that's the kind of love you deserve
And to know I got a love if you need a love, yeah
If you need a love, I got the love that you need
Ain't no way they can take that from me
And I pray to God that one day they will see
Nothing is promised to me and you
So why will we let this thing go
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
And baby I promise
That I will never leave
That everything will be alright, I
I promise these things to you
Girl just believe
I promise
You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright babe
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise you baby
You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright babe
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise you baby
You're the only I want in my life
And I promise everything is alright babe
You're the only I want in my life
I promise, promise, promise you baby
The song “Promises” by The Joykiller speaks about promising true love and loyalty to someone. The lyrics suggest that nothing is promised to either party, but the singer is willing to make a promise to stay true and not leave. The singer acknowledges that outsiders may try to influence the relationship, but they don't know and cannot understand the love shared. The lyrics emphasize the value of trust between two people in a relationship.
The first verse conveys the singer's promise to stay true and to keep everything alright. In the second verse, they talk about how "forever" is a very long time but also signifies that they haven't had any fights yet. The third verse speaks about the singer's past behavior where they have pushed seeing their significant other to another day, but still promises that everything will be alright. The chorus is a repetition of the same promises the singer has made.
The lyrics of “Promises” by The Joykiller seem to emphasize the importance of communication and trust in a relationship. By repeatedly making promises, the singer is trying to build the foundation of trust with their significant other. The song encourages listeners to remain committed and dedicated to the ones they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing is promised to me and you
We can't assume that anything is guaranteed in our relationship.
So why will we let this thing go
We should work to keep our relationship strong instead of letting it fall apart.
Baby I promise that I'll stay true
I assure you that I will always be faithful to you.
Don't let nobody say it ain't so
Don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise.
And baby I promise
I want to make these promises to you.
That I will never leave
I am committed to being with you always.
That everything will be alright, I
I want to make you feel secure and happy in our relationship.
I promise these things to you
I am making a vow to you.
Girl just believe
I need you to trust me.
Should of known the things you said been right
I should have listened to you before.
Forever is such a very long time
Our commitment to each other is a serious one that lasts a lifetime.
We never even had a fight
We have never let small disagreements get in the way of our love.
Don't let no one change your mind
Don't let anyone make you doubt how I feel.
Cause they don't know how much I care
They can't understand the depth of my emotions for you.
They don't know the things we share unless they're here babe
The only way for them to understand is to be in our relationship themselves.
But since they're not
Because they are not in our relationship.
How can they say I'm not true, oh, oh, oh
It's unfair for them to question my loyalty.
If you need a love, I got the love that you need
I am here for you and ready to provide you with the love you need.
Ain't no way they can take that from me
Nobody can stop me from loving you.
And I pray to God that one day they will see
I hope that someday others will be able to see the love between us.
When I think of all the times I said
I reflect on our history together.
That I will see you another day
I always look forward to spending time with you.
Baby nothing's gonna change, yes it is
Despite the ups and downs of life, my love for you will never change.
Said you mean the world to me
You are the most important person in my life.
And babygirl I keep you first, yeah
I prioritize our relationship above all else.
Cause that's the kind of love you deserve
I aim to give you the kind of love and attention you deserve.
You're the only I want in my life
You are the only person I want to be with.
I promise, promise, promise you baby
I promise to love and cherish you always.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland
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