Promises
jhené aiko feat. namiko & miyagi Lyrics


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I've been coming home late night
I've been sleeping past day light
I'm waking up you're not by my side
Baby that ain't right
I wanna be there with you
I really do be missing you
Everything I do is for you
And I really do adore you
You're getting so big now
You're making me so proud cuz
You are such a star
And you know that you are
So every single little moment
I can't be there to hold your hand
I need for you to know that
I need for you to know that
Anything should happen, anything should happen
'Cause anything could, if anything should happen
Know that you'll be alright, know that you'll be alright

Just promise you'll be alright, promise you'll be alright
If anything (Alright, promise I'll be alright)
(Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be alright)
If anything should happen (Promise I'll be alright)
(Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be, promise I'll be, alright)

Swear that I can still feel you here
I just can't believe you're not here
I've been needing you
All I dream is you
Don't think I can make it
I don't think I can make it
But then I hear you say that
I bet not do nothing crazy
'Cause Nami really needs you
And I would never leave you
'Cause I am in the stars
And everywhere you are
And every single little moment
Every single bit of sunshine just
Know that I am right by your side
Know that you are right by my side
So I'm gonna make you so proud
You don't ever have to worry 'bout me
No, you don't ever have to worry 'bout me

Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be alright
Wish that you were here now
I'm missing you right here but
Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be alright
Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be, promise I'll be
Promise I'll be alright, just know that I'll be alright
Know that I'll be alright, know that I'll be, know that I'll be alright

Alright
Alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright

Everything is alright, everything's in your mind
Life is what you make it, life is what you make it
And anything can happen, anything can happen
But you just gotta get past it, you just gotta laugh at it
And anything can happen, you fall down get back up
And you better believe that nothing holding me back
So everything is alright, everything is alright
Everything is alright, promise I'll be
Promise you'll be, promise we'll be alright





Hello, echo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jhené Aiko feat. Namiko & Miyagi's song Promises touches on themes of missing someone, distance and the promise of being there for each other no matter what happens. The singer expresses her longing to be with her loved one, especially during times when she's not physically present. She reassures her loved one that everything she does is for them, that she adores them and is proud of them.


The second verse shifts to the perspective of the loved one, who has passed away, with the singer expressing her wish that they were still here. She feels like she can't make it without them, but then hears their voice telling her not to do anything crazy and assuring her that they would never leave her. The song ultimately ends on a positive note, with the singer reminding herself and her loved one that everything is alright and promising to be alright.


Overall, the lyrics to Promises convey a strong sense of love and commitment between two people, even in the face of challenges like distance and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been coming home late night
I have been returning home at night after being out.


I've been sleeping past day light
I have been sleeping during the day.


I'm waking up you're not by my side
When I wake up, you are not with me.


Baby that ain't right
This is not acceptable, it is wrong.


I wanna be there with you
I want to be present with you.


I really do be missing you
I miss you a lot.


Everything I do is for you
All of my actions are for your benefit.


And I really do adore you
I love and admire you.


You're getting so big now
You are growing up so fast.


You're making me so proud cuz
You are making me very proud.


You are such a star
You are very talented and exceptional.


And you know that you are
You are aware of your talents and greatness.


So every single little moment
Every single moment of time.


I can't be there to hold your hand
I am not physically with you to provide support or comfort.


I need for you to know that
It is important that you are aware of this.


Anything should happen, anything should happen
A situation may occur that could be unfavorable.


'Cause anything could, if anything should happen
Anything may happen, no one can predict the future.


Know that you'll be alright, know that you'll be alright
You should remain aware that you will be okay.


Just promise you'll be alright, promise you'll be alright
Please commit to being alright.


Swear that I can still feel you here
I am convinced that I can sense your presence.


I just can't believe you're not here
It is difficult for me to accept that you are not present.


I've been needing you
I require your assistance or company.


All I dream is you
You are the sole focus of my dreams.


Don't think I can make it
I doubt that I can succeed.


But then I hear you say that
I am encouraged when I hear you speak.


I bet not do nothing crazy
I shouldn't behave in an irrational manner.


'Cause Nami really needs you
Our child requires your presence and support.


And I would never leave you
I would never abandon you.


'Cause I am in the stars
I have a remarkable and significant destiny.


And everywhere you are
I want to be wherever you are.


Every single little moment
Every moment.


Every single bit of sunshine just
Every single ray of sunlight.


Know that I am right by your side
You should remain alert that I am with you always.


Know that you are right by my side
You should acknowledge that you are always with me.


So I'm gonna make you so proud
I will accomplish great things to impress you.


You don't ever have to worry 'bout me
You never need to be concerned about my well-being.


Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be alright
I promise to be okay, I promise to be okay.


Wish that you were here now
I desire for you to be present.


I'm missing you right here but
I feel a strong longing for you to be here.


Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be alright
I will be okay, I promise.


Promise I'll be alright, promise I'll be, promise I'll be
I will be okay, I promise, I promise.


Promise I'll be alright, just know that I'll be alright
I promise to be okay, please understand that I will be okay.


Know that I'll be alright, know that I'll be, know that I'll be alright
You should be aware that I will be okay.


Everything is alright, everything's in your mind
All is well, it only depends on your perception.


Life is what you make it, life is what you make it
You have the power to shape your life.


And anything can happen, anything can happen
Anything is possible, anything can occur.


But you just gotta get past it, you just gotta laugh at it
You must overcome obstacles and not take things too seriously.


You fall down get back up
You will face challenges but must persevere.


And you better believe that nothing holding me back
I am confident and nothing can hold me back.


So everything is alright, everything is alright
All is well, everything is okay.


Promise I'll be
I promise to be okay.


Promise you'll be
You promise to be okay.


Promise we'll be alright
We promise to be okay.


Hello, echo
An unrelated interjection.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JHENE AIKO CHILOMBO, STEVE WYREMAN, SVEIN BERGE, TORBJORN BRUNDTLAND, ERNEST DION WILSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Jordan Major

When Nami started to sing I literally burst into tears. I love Jhené's music because it takes me to a peaceful place.

Michelle Naves

I think about my little brothers when I listen to this. Our poor excuse of a father left last year and I had to grow up quickly for them. They are the reason why I'm trying to be a CNA and enter college, I have to show them you can make it throughout the struggles. But...I am always busy and I don't have much time to cherish them. I dedicate this song to them. <3

Taquavia Holmes

aawww that is sad

Tanika Nakeya Lewis

Aww, doing what your father possibly with high probability was prevented/oppressed from doing.

Especially, since you are privileged--because society states that everyone must choose, sacrifice, be chosen or be sacrificed.

Mbizz Khen

Michelle Naves This is amazing

Sawyer Richardson

That's cute, but how you gonna dedicate this song if you didn't write it

Simplylyn x

Girl its gone be a ok we all here and Promise youll be alright no matter fact promise theyll be alright

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tj

The tears I have cried to this song. The memories attached to this song. Wow. If 13 year old could see where I am now, he would be smiling. Didn’t think I would make past the age of 16. Wow. 20 years old now, started my own business, and bought my first car is cash, paid for my tuition in full by myself. I promise you, you can do it!!

Sweet Sugar

Amazing!!

Merry Wanjiru

Wow so much motivation

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