The Promise
V. Keith Mason Lyrics
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I gotta go to college so I can live freely
I know it's gonna be hard to see my plane leaving
But you gotta understand this is what's for me
I promise I'll call you every afternoon and evening
We can make cocoa on the phone
And laugh together at the stupidest memes
I promise I'll be home for the holidays
I'll even send you cheesy presents on Valentine's day
But you gotta understand that this is what's for me
Hurry up baby my plane is leaving
Hurry up baby my plane is leaving oh
It's leaving oh
In V. Keith Mason's song "The Promise," the lyrics tell the story of a person who is leaving their significant other to go to college. The singer acknowledges that it will be difficult to leave, but notes that they need to go in order to live freely. They promise to stay in touch, calling every afternoon and evening, laughing at memes together, and making virtual cocoa. The singer also suggests that they'll be home for the holidays and send cheesy presents on Valentine's Day, but again emphasizes the importance of this journey for themselves. The repetition of "hurry up baby my plane is leaving" adds a sense of urgency and heightens the emotional tension of the situation.
Overall, the song portrays the difficult balance between pursuing one's own goals and desires, while also maintaining a loving and supportive relationship. It acknowledges the sacrifices that come with change and growth, while also making a commitment to stay connected in spite of distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Hurry up baby my plane is leaving
I need to leave quickly because my flight is departing soon
I gotta go to college so I can live freely
I need to attend college in order to have freedom in my future
I know it's gonna be hard to see my plane leaving
I understand that it will be difficult for you to see me depart on my flight
But you gotta understand this is what's for me
However, it is important for me to pursue this path for my own growth and well-being
I promise I'll call you every afternoon and evening
Even though I am far away, I vow to contact you daily in both the afternoon and evening
We can make cocoa on the phone
We can virtually share moments together, like enjoying a cup of cocoa together on the phone
And laugh together at the stupidest memes
We can share humor and joy through silly memes and laugh together
I promise I'll be home for the holidays
I will make a conscious effort to be home during the holidays to celebrate together
We can have Thanksgiving dinner on the phone
If I can't be home for Thanksgiving, we can still share the holiday dinner over the phone
I'll even send you cheesy presents on Valentine's day
Although I may not physically be with you, I want to show my affection by sending whimsical presents on Valentine's Day
But you gotta understand that this is what's for me
Even though it may be challenging for our relationship, it is important for me to pursue my own personal growth and aspirations
Hurry up baby my plane is leaving
I need to go now as my plane is departing soon
Hurry up baby my plane is leaving oh
I am emphasizing the urgency of my departure and saying goodbye
It's leaving oh
My plane is departing and leaving me to begin a new chapter of my life
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Io Dobbins
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