Over the years, Tony Moran has been a major contributor to the dance and po… Read Full Bio ↴Over the years, Tony Moran has been a major contributor to the dance and pop music scene. Whether as a music editor, record producer, songwriter, singer or DJ, he has stayed on top of his game, exhibiting time and time again that his creativity is unrestricted.

“ I don't try to reinvent myself. I work at making music and playing music because I love it. I don't set boundaries, nor do I allow them be built around me,” explains Tony. “I go where the music takes me.”

Tony has written and remixed for:
Gloria Estefan
Celine Dion
Janet Jackson
Whitney Houston
Barry Manilow
George Michael
Patti Labelle
Michael Jackson
The Beach Boys
The Cover Girls
TKA
The Latin Rascals
Kenny G
Luther Vandross

The Promise
Tony Moran Lyrics

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If you need a friend
Don′t look to a stranger
You know in the end, I'll always be there
But when you′re in doubt
And when you're in danger
Take a look all around, and I'll be there

I′m sorry, but I′m just thinking of the right words to say

I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I′ll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will

When your day is through
And so is your temper
You know what to do
I'm gonna always be there
Sometimes if I shout
It′s not what's intended
These words just come out
With no cross to bear

I′m sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I′ll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will

I′m sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don′t sound the way I planned them to be
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will

I gotta tell you
Need to tell you
Gotta tell you
I′ve gotta tell you

I'm sorry, but I′m just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you

I′m sorry, but I′m just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
And if I had to walk the world, I′d make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will

I will
I will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tony Moran's "The Promise" convey a message of unwavering devotion to a loved one. The singer assures his loved one that he will always be there for them, even in a dangerous situation. He encourages them to always look around and find him when they are in trouble. The singer admits that sometimes he struggles to find the right words to say, but promises that if they wait long enough, he will make them fall in love with him.

In the chorus, the singer repeats his promise to make his loved one fall for him. He asks for forgiveness for not always expressing his feelings perfectly and assures his loved one that he will do everything in his power to make them fall in love with him. The song ends with the singer repeating his promise to make his lover fall for him and expressing his deep desire to tell them how much he loves them.

Line by Line Meaning

If you need a friend
When you feel lonely and in need of someone's companionship

Don't look to a stranger
Don't rely on someone who is not familiar or trustworthy

You know in the end, I'll always be there
I will be there for you for support and comfort no matter what happens

But when you're in doubt
When you feel uncertain or confused

And when you're in danger
When you feel in harms way and need assistance

Take a look all around, and I'll be there
I will be there to help you and protect you from danger

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I apologize for struggling to find the best words to express myself

I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
I understand that my words may not come out as eloquently as I intended

But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
If you give me a chance and some time, I believe you will see my good intentions and develop feelings for me

I promise, I promise you I will
I swear to you that I will do everything in my power to make you realize my commitment and love for you

When your day is through
At the end of your day, when you are finished with your obligations

And so is your temper
When you have calmed down and are no longer upset or angry

You know what to do
You know how to handle yourself and handle the situation

I'm gonna always be there
I will always be there to support you, even when you feel like no one else is

Sometimes if I shout
Sometimes I may raise my voice or speak loudly

It's not what's intended
I don't mean to come across as angry or upset, it's just how my words come out

These words just come out
The words I say may not always be what I intended to say

With no cross to bear
Without any ulterior motive or hidden agenda

And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
Even if I had to travel the entire globe, I would do everything in my power to make you fall in love with me

I gotta tell you, need to tell you, gotta tell you, I've gotta tell you
I feel the need to express my feelings to you and can't keep them bottled up inside any longer

I promise, I promise you
I swear to you and am making a commitment to you

I will
I will do whatever it takes to make you realize my love for you and to make you happy

Writer(s): M. Soncini, P. Sears, I. Alberini, D. Galli, P Sears

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