promise
Vanessa Hudgens Lyrics


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What you think about this?
I been holding it in now I'm letting it flow
What you think about this?
I'm gonna do my own thing yeah I'm flying solo so
Don't tell me how its gonna be
On my own
And the thing of it is
There's nothing round here that I'm gonna miss
Cause you're holding me down
I just wanna fly
There comes a time when I gotta say goodbye
To the life that you see me in
Here's where I begin

And I promise myself
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free
And I promise myself
Even though it don't always come easy
Gonna learn from my pain
Never explain
Do it my way, that's what I say
Promise myself
I'm the only one who will believe me

There's a voice in my head
Telling me come on, come on, move on
There's a voice in my head
Telling me I know my right from wrong
They say what doesn't kill you can
Make you strong
Now I know what it means
You can try to bend but you ain't breakin my dreams
I'll be making mistakes
Comin up at a loss
I'll be tumbling down
But Like MC shake it off
I'll stay cool cause I know who's boss
Of me, myself, and I

And I promise myself
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free
And I promise myself
Even though it don't always come easy
Gonna learn from my pain
Never explain
Do it my way, that's what I say
Promise myself
I'm the only one who will believe me

I'll keep movin even when the beat is gone (I will)
I'll keep doin what I got to do to carry on (I will)
So don't hold me down cause I'm gonna fly
And the time has come and gotta say goodbye
To the life that you see me in
Here's where I begin

And I promise myself
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free
And I promise myself
Even though it don't always come easy
Gonna learn from my pain
Never explain
Do it my way, that's what I say
Promise myself
I'm the only one who will believe me

And I promise myself
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free
And I promise myself
Even though it don't always come easy
Gonna learn from my pain
Never explain
Do it my way, that's what I say




Promise myself
I'm the only one who will believe me

Overall Meaning

The song "Promise" by Vanessa Hudgens is all about finding independence and breaking free from the constraints of a restrictive relationship or situation. The singer's message is loud and clear – she wants to do her own thing and live life on her own terms. The opening lyrics suggest that the singer has been keeping her feelings bottled up, but now she is ready to express herself openly and honestly.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of self-belief and self-reliance. The singer promises herself that she will be nobody's victim and that she will learn from her mistakes, even when things are tough. Despite the challenges she may face, the singer is determined to keep moving forward and pursuing her dreams.


The song's empowering message is supported by its upbeat and catchy melody. The driving beat and soaring vocals suggest that, no matter how tough things may get, the singer will always find the strength to rise above it all.


Line by Line Meaning

What you think about this?
Asking for opinions regarding a decision made


I been holding it in now I'm letting it flow
Expressing emotions that have been suppressed


I'm gonna do my own thing yeah I'm flying solo so
Making independent decisions and taking control of one's life


Don't tell me how its gonna be
Rejecting outside influence on one's choices


On my own
Making decisions independently without other's help


And the thing of it is
Stating a fact or truth about the situation


There's nothing round here that I'm gonna miss
Leaving behind a life that holds no value or significance


Cause you're holding me down
Feeling trapped or oppressed by someone or something


I just wanna fly
Desiring freedom and the ability to pursue dreams


There comes a time when I gotta say goodbye
Acknowledging the need for change and moving on


To the life that you see me in
Leaving behind the version of oneself that others perceive


Here's where I begin
Starting a new chapter in life with a fresh perspective


And I promise myself
Making a vow to oneself to achieve certain goals or ideals


I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free
Desiring independence and autonomy in decision making


Even though it don't always come easy
Acknowledging the challenges and difficulties in achieving goals


Gonna learn from my pain
Using past experiences as lessons for growth and self-improvement


Never explain
Refusing to justify one's choices to others


Do it my way, that's what I say
Insisting on making decisions according to one's own values and beliefs


I'm the only one who will believe me
Having faith in oneself and not relying on the validation of others


There's a voice in my head
Having internalized thoughts or instincts


Telling me come on, come on, move on
Encouraging to let go of the past and embrace the future


Telling me I know my right from wrong
Trusting one's own judgment and moral compass


They say what doesn't kill you can
Suggesting that difficult experiences can lead to growth and strength


Make you strong
Encouraging resilience and perseverance in tough times


Now I know what it means
Having gained insight or understanding through past experiences


You can try to bend but you ain't breakin my dreams
Remaining committed to one's goals despite obstacles or challenges


I'll be making mistakes
Acknowledging that learning happens through trial and error


Comin up at a loss
Failing or facing setbacks on the path towards one's goals


I'll be tumbling down
Falling short of achieving success but not giving up


But Like MC shake it off
Resiliently bouncing back and moving on from struggles


I'll stay cool cause I know who's boss
Maintaining confidence and staying in control of one's life


Of me, myself, and I
Taking full responsibility for one's actions and decisions


I'll keep movin even when the beat is gone
Persisting in pursuing goals or dreams even in difficult circumstances


I'll keep doin what I got to do to carry on
Resiliently overcoming obstacles and staying committed to goals


So don't hold me down cause I'm gonna fly
Breaking free from oppressive forces and pursuing freedom and success


And the time has come and gotta say goodbye
Making a difficult but necessary change in life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, IVY RAY, GREGG SUTTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

lara

What you think about this? 
I been holding it in now I'm letting it flow 
What you think about this? 
I'm gonna do my own thing yeah I'm flying solo so 
Don't tell me how its gonna be 
On my own 
And the thing of it is 
There's nothing round here that I'm gonna miss 
Cause you're holding me down 
I just wanna fly 
There comes a time when I gotta say goodbye 
To the life that you see me in 
Here's where I begin 

[Chorus]
And I promise myself 
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free 
And I promise myself 
Even though it don't always come easy 
Gonna learn from my pain 
Never explain 
Do it my way, that's what I say 
Promise myself 
I'm the only one who will believe me 

There's a voice in my head 
Telling me come on, come on, move on 
There's a voice in my head 
Telling me I know my right from wrong 
They say what doesn't kill you can 
Make you strong 
Now I know what it means 
You can try to bend but you ain't breakin my dreams 
I'll be making mistakes 
Comin up at a loss 
I'll be tumbling down 
But Like MC shake it off 
I'll stay cool cause I know who's boss 
Of me, myself, and I 

[Chorus]
And I promise myself 
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free 
And I promise myself 
Even though it don't always come easy 
Gonna learn from my pain 
Never explain 
Do it my way, that's what I say 
Promise myself 
I'm the only one who will believe me 

I'll keep movin even when the beat is gone (I will)
I'll keep doin what i got to do to carry on (I will)
So don't hold me down cause i'm gonna fly 
and the time has come and gotta say goodbye 
To the life that you see me in 
Here's where I begin 

[Chorus X2]
And I promise myself 
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free 
And I promise myself 
Even though it don't always come easy 
Gonna learn from my pain 
Never explain 
Do it my way, that's what I say 
Promise myself 
I'm the only one who will believe me



All comments from YouTube:

Ashley Kutcher

24 and still loving the song and know all the words since 2006

Char PM

my first very loved album, i was 11. i'm glad i grew up with this. i'm 19 now and i feel so nostalgic listening to it

Nadia Beauty Store

RChar PzM that's exactly the way I feel

Victoria Nice

Mee too it's weird lol

Shavontae Scott

I love Vanessa Hudgens

syth406

This album is really top notch all these years later. So many key changes. Some of the best pop I've ever heard.

Beat By Derris

Aww I used to love this album in 2006. I was 12 then & now I'm 21 lol memories.

Jero Mizu

Now u 23

Shauna- Kay Battick

This song got me through those terrible teenage years! ❤️

lara

What you think about this? 
I been holding it in now I'm letting it flow 
What you think about this? 
I'm gonna do my own thing yeah I'm flying solo so 
Don't tell me how its gonna be 
On my own 
And the thing of it is 
There's nothing round here that I'm gonna miss 
Cause you're holding me down 
I just wanna fly 
There comes a time when I gotta say goodbye 
To the life that you see me in 
Here's where I begin 

[Chorus]
And I promise myself 
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free 
And I promise myself 
Even though it don't always come easy 
Gonna learn from my pain 
Never explain 
Do it my way, that's what I say 
Promise myself 
I'm the only one who will believe me 

There's a voice in my head 
Telling me come on, come on, move on 
There's a voice in my head 
Telling me I know my right from wrong 
They say what doesn't kill you can 
Make you strong 
Now I know what it means 
You can try to bend but you ain't breakin my dreams 
I'll be making mistakes 
Comin up at a loss 
I'll be tumbling down 
But Like MC shake it off 
I'll stay cool cause I know who's boss 
Of me, myself, and I 

[Chorus]
And I promise myself 
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free 
And I promise myself 
Even though it don't always come easy 
Gonna learn from my pain 
Never explain 
Do it my way, that's what I say 
Promise myself 
I'm the only one who will believe me 

I'll keep movin even when the beat is gone (I will)
I'll keep doin what i got to do to carry on (I will)
So don't hold me down cause i'm gonna fly 
and the time has come and gotta say goodbye 
To the life that you see me in 
Here's where I begin 

[Chorus X2]
And I promise myself 
I ain't nobody's, I just wanna be free 
And I promise myself 
Even though it don't always come easy 
Gonna learn from my pain 
Never explain 
Do it my way, that's what I say 
Promise myself 
I'm the only one who will believe me

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