Promises
Xanther Lyrics

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When I think about the turn my life has taken
I know it's because of you, that I receive so many blessings
I had a home but no privacy, I didn't know a thing about my legacy
When I realized you were there for me, I called on your name and you came
And you did, just what you said, for that I'll love you forever
You kept, your word to me, for that I'll love you forever

[Chorus]

A promise, is a promise in my eyes
Can't say you're gonna just to compromise
The very thing that keeps two hearts intertwined
A promise is a promise you can't deny, there's no way

I think of when there was a young boy, not even two years old
Blessed with a mother who loved him so, she abandoned her dreams to nourish his own
It wasn't easy for the two of them, but she knew she had to give him a chance
At a better life, it was only right, so she worked and she prayed
And she did, just what she say, for that he'll love her forever
She kept her word to him, for that he'll love her forever

[Chorus]

A man's only as good as his word

Her wedding day and she's thinking ‘bout the way he won her affection
She was so cynical about love ‘cause she didn't want to be heart broken again
He looked her in her eye with sincerity, said he only wanted to protect her so she
Took a chance on him and she's glad she did because he came for real
And he did, just what he said, for that she'll love him forever
He kept his word to her, for that she'll love him forever

[Chorus]

A man's only as good as his word

Overall Meaning

The song "Promises" by Xanther is a reflection on the importance of keeping one's promises. Xanther starts by acknowledging the positive changes in her life, which she attributes to the influence of another person. She was once without privacy and unsure about her legacy, but when she realized this person was there for her, she called on their name and they came through on their promises. She feels gratitude and says that because they kept their word, she will love them forever.

The second verse tells the story of a mother who kept her promise to her child, sacrificing her own dreams for his future. Though there were difficulties and it wasn't easy, the mother persevered, and the child acknowledges that he will always love her for keeping her word. The third verse talks about a woman who was cynical about love, but took a chance on a man who promised to protect her, which he did. She is glad she kept her faith in him and that he, too, kept his promises to her.

The chorus of the song emphasizes that promises are important and that they cannot be compromised. Xanther sings that a promise is what keeps two hearts intertwined, and that a promise is something that cannot be denied. She ends the song with the line "a man's only as good as his word", highlighting the message that keeping promises is essential to being a trustworthy person.

Line by Line Meaning

When I think about the turn my life has taken
Reflecting on how my life has changed

I know it's because of you, that I receive so many blessings
I credit you for being the reason why I am blessed

I had a home but no privacy, I didn't know a thing about my legacy
Although I had a physical shelter, I lacked personal space and knowledge of my family history

When I realized you were there for me, I called on your name and you came
Upon realizing you were supportive, I sought your help and you came through

And you did, just what you said, for that I'll love you forever
You fulfilled your promises, resulting in my eternal gratitude and affection

You kept, your word to me, for that I'll love you forever
Your loyalty and commitment to your word earns my everlasting love

A promise, is a promise in my eyes
I hold a high value and importance for keeping one's promise

Can't say you're gonna just to compromise
Making a promise solely to appease someone is not acceptable

The very thing that keeps two hearts intertwined
The foundation of trust that is maintained by promises strengthens relationships

A promise is a promise you can't deny, there's no way
A commitment should not be ignored or denied, it must be honored

I think of when there was a young boy, not even two years old
Recalling a specific memory of a toddler

Blessed with a mother who loved him so, she abandoned her dreams to nourish his own
The mother devoted herself to raising and supporting her child's potential instead of pursuing her own aspirations

It wasn't easy for the two of them, but she knew she had to give him a chance
The mother understood the challenges but also recognized the importance of providing her child with opportunities

At a better life, it was only right, so she worked and she prayed
To ensure a better future, the mother put in effort and faith

And she did, just what she say, for that he'll love her forever
The mother kept her promises resulting in her child's lifelong love and gratitude

She kept her word to him, for that he'll love her forever
The mother's trustworthiness earned her child's unwavering love

A man's only as good as his word
Honesty and reliability are what determine a person's character

Her wedding day and she's thinking ‘bout the way he won her affection
On her wedding day, the bride focuses on how her partner earned her love

She was so cynical about love ‘cause she didn't want to be heart broken again
Due to past hurt, the bride had a guarded attitude towards love

He looked her in her eye with sincerity, said he only wanted to protect her so she
Her partner showed genuine care by expressing his desire to shield her from harm

Took a chance on him and she's glad she did because he came for real
Although uncertain, the bride took a risk and is now content that her partner followed through

And he did, just what he said, for that she'll love him forever
Her partner fulfilled his promises which resulted in her enduring affection

He kept his word to her, for that she'll love him forever
The partner's reliability and commitment earned him the bride's lifelong love

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: INDIA ARIE, PAIGE LACKEY

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