On November 22nd, 2002, the band released Trapt, along with the single "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became a fantastic hit, reaching #1 on alternative charts and #16 on pop. Follow-up singles "Still Frame" and "Echo" (with a video featuring Michelle Trachtenberg) did respectably, although they never reached the heights of "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became the official theme song of WWE Bad Blood for June 2003. Trapt eventually hit platinum. After more than one year an EP followed on March 30th, 2004, that included a new song called "Promise" along with live versions of "Made Of Glass" and "Echo".
On September 13th, 2005, the band released their sophomore album "Someone In Control" along with the single "Stand Up". "Stand Up" failed to do as well as any of their previous singles, although it still made an excellent run on active rock stations. "Waiting" and "Disconnected (Out Of Touch)", were also released as singles, and have yet to repeat the success of any of Trapt's self-titled radio hits. The band spent the first half of 2006 co-headlining with Shinedown as part of the Equinox Tour.
A live album was released in September, 2007, containing live tracks from both previous albums with new studio tracks "Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose".
Trapt hit the studio in July 2007 to begin recording their 3rd album, which was released on 5th August 2008 named "Only Through the Pain...".
Trapt announced in late fall/early winter 2009 they were working on a new album for summer or fall release in 2010. On July 20, 2010, Trapt released their first single "Sound Off," for the upcoming album "No Apologies," due out in stores October 12, 2010.
promise
Trapt Lyrics
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That you can't give into
Forcing myself back
Now I can't talk to you
Maybe I should realize there's a chance that
I was never meant to be with you
So just leave me standing
You're aware your feelings are for me
Forcing you to believe in something real
I cannot hurt you
Run away, I wont complain
It's all my fault leading less observed by you
You see me beg and plead
It's what I always do
I guess I got off track
Oh I must be confused
Maybe I should realize there's a chance that
I was never meant to be with you
So just leave me standing
Never make that promise
You're aware your feelings are for me
Forcing you to believe in something real
I cannot hurt you
Run away, I wont complain
It's all my fault leading less observed by you
Would you care
If I was scared?
Would you care
If I was scared?
I am... for you
Leave me standing
Never make that promise
You're aware your feelings are for me
Forcing you to believe in something real
I cannot hurt you
Run away, I wont complain
It's all my fault leading less observed by you
Trapt’s “Promise” is a song about unrequited love, heartbreak, and the realization that sometimes it's better to let go of someone you love. The song's narrator is struggling with his feelings for someone who doesn't feel the same way about him. He's trying to figure out what it is about him that the other person can't give in to, but he's coming up empty. He says that he's forcing himself to stay away from the other person, but that's left him unable to talk to them. Despite his efforts, he can't shake the feeling that he was never meant to be with this person. He's begging and pleading for a chance, but he knows that he's probably never going to get it.
The chorus of the song delivers a powerful message: "Just leave me standing, never make that promise." The singer knows that he can't make the other person promise to love him, and he doesn't want them to feel obligated to. He's aware of their feelings for him, but he's telling them not to force themselves to believe in something real if their heart isn't truly in it. He doesn't want to hurt the person he loves, so he's willing to let them go. The song ends with the singer asking if the other person would care if he was scared, revealing just how vulnerable he feels in this situation.
Overall, “Promise” is a poignant reminder that sometimes letting go of someone you love is the best thing you can do for both yourself and the other person. It's a hard lesson to learn, but one that's essential for moving on and finding happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
So what is it about me
What quality or characteristic do I possess that prevents you from giving yourself to me?
That you can't give into
Why can't you fall in love with me?
Forcing myself back
I am restraining myself from expressing my love for you.
Now I can't talk to you
I am unable to express my feelings to you.
Maybe I should realize there's a chance that
Perhaps I should accept the possibility that
I was never meant to be with you
We are not destined to be together.
So just leave me standing
Please do not offer false promises or hope if you cannot reciprocate my feelings.
Never make that promise
Do not make any commitment that you cannot keep.
You're aware your feelings are for me
You acknowledge that you have feelings for me.
Forcing you to believe in something real
My love for you is genuine, and it is making you question the reality of your feelings.
I cannot hurt you
I do not want to cause you any pain.
Run away, I wont complain
If you decide to leave, I will not protest or complain.
It's all my fault leading less observed by you
It is my responsibility that I have failed to make my love for you known, and your lack of realization is because of my shortcomings.
You see me beg and plead
You have witnessed my desperation to be loved by you.
It's what I always do
Begging for your love has become a habit or pattern for me.
I guess I got off track
I realize that I may have lost sight of what's important.
Oh I must be confused
I am uncertain or perplexed about why you do not love me back.
Would you care
Do you genuinely care about my well-being?
If I was scared?
If I expressed my fear to you, would you listen and comfort me?
I am... for you
I am scared for your happiness and wellbeing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chris Brown, Peter Charell, Simon Ormandy
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