Promise
Tori Amos - www.musicasparabaixar.org Lyrics
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Tash: that you told me so
Promise not to say
Tori: that I'm getting too old
Tash: Promise not to take
Tori: never take your phone
Tash: I mean take their word
Tori: you mean over yours?
Tash: Be there
Tori: Where the sun shines
Tash: I will be there
Tori: you are the light
Tash: that follows you everywhere
Tash and Tori: look for my love
Tash: where the sun shines
I will be there
Tori: will you
Tash: Promise not to judge
Tori: to judge who you love
I don't know if I...
Tash: Yes, make that Promise
Tori: whatever it is
Tash: can you hear the truth
if they accuse me
Tori: you think I'll doubt you?
what I need to know, will you
Tash: be there
when I am all alone
Tori: you're not alone
Tash: when I am broken down
Tori: we all break down
Tash: when every door is closed
Tori: there is one more
Tash: will you look for me?
I will rescue you
The song "Promise" by Tori Amos and her daughter Tash is a conversation between the two, discussing promises they make to each other. The lyrics depict a relationship between a mother and her daughter, in which they promise to always be there for each other, especially during tough times. Throughout the song, they ask each other to make specific promises, such as not to judge each other's choices in love, to always look for each other, and to be there for one another.
The lyrics convey a deep sense of connection and trust between the two individuals, emphasizing the importance of making and keeping promises to maintain a healthy relationship. The use of both Tori and Tash's voices adds an extra layer of emotional weight, as it seems like they are truly having this conversation with one another, rather than just singing a song. Overall, "Promise" is a moving portrayal of the strong bond between a mother and daughter, and the promises they make to ensure that bond stays intact.
Line by Line Meaning
Promise not to say
Please don't mention
that you told me so
that you warned me beforehand
Promise not to say
Please don't say
that I'm getting too old
that I'm aging too quickly
Promise not to take
Don't take
never take your phone
never take your mobile device
you mean over yours?
Do you mean to trust others more than yourself?
what I need to know, will you
Will you provide me with the information I seek
Be there
Be by my side
Where the sun shines
In the bright and hopeful places
I will be there
I promise to be there
you are the light
You bring brightness and positivity
that follows you everywhere
That you carry with you always
look for my love
Search for the love I give
where the sun shines
In the brightest and most optimistic places
will you
Do you promise to
Promise not to judge
Please don't be critical
to judge who you love
To criticize or disapprove of the people you choose to love
I don't know if I...
I'm uncertain
Yes, make that Promise
Please commit to that agreement
whatever it is
Regardless of what it concerns
can you hear the truth
Are you capable of processing the truth
if they accuse me
If they blame me
you think I'll doubt you?
Do you believe that I will lack trust in you?
what I need to know, will you
Will you provide me with the knowledge I require
be there
Stay with me
when I am all alone
When I am utterly by myself
you're not alone
You are not without companionship
when I am broken down
When my spirits are low
we all break down
Everyone has moments of vulnerability
when every door is closed
When all other options have been exhausted
there is one more
There is always another possibility
will you look for me?
Will you come search for me?
I will rescue you
I promise to save you
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