The Promise
ogie alcasid Lyrics
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When I can barely say goodnight
If I can hardly take my eyes from yours
How far can I go?
Walk away
The thought would never cross my mind
I couldn′t turn my back on spring or fall
When I say always
I mean forever
I trust tomorrow as much as today
I am not afraid to say I love you
But I promise you
I'll never say goodbye
We′re dancers
On a crowded floor
While other dancers leave from song to song
Our music goes on
On and on
And if I never leave your arms
I really would have traveled everywhere
For my world is there
When I say always
I mean forever
I trust tomorrow as much as today
I am not afraid to say I love you
And I promise you
I'll never say goodbye
I'll never ever say goodbye
The song "The Promise" by Ogie Alcasid is one that expresses the promises of an individual in love. The song captures the various emotions that come with being in love and the assurance that the love will never die. In the opening lines of the song, the persona reflects on the difficulty of saying goodbye to their lover. The persona notes that it is hard to turn away from their love because they feel a strong connection with them. The persona questions how far they can go in their love journey with their lover.
The song then progresses to the next verse where the promise is made. The persona promises their lover that they will never say goodbye, meaning that their love will never die. They use the metaphor of dancing to describe their relationship, indicating that their love is like a dance that never ends. The persona notes that their love is stronger than any other music on the dance floor, and they will never leave their lover's embrace.
The chorus reinforces the promise of eternal love. The persona notes that when they say "always," they mean forever. They express their confidence in the future, trusting tomorrow as much as today. The persona then declares their love to their partner, saying they are not afraid to say it, indicating that they are sure of their love. The song concludes with a repetition of the promise not to say goodbye, indicating that the love between the two parties will continue forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Say goodbye
Even though it's hard to do, I may have to say goodbye
When I can barely say goodnight
It's hard for me to even say goodnight, so how much harder would it be to say goodbye?
If I can hardly take my eyes from yours
Your gaze is holding me tight, making it harder for me to leave
How far can I go?
How much distance can I put between us before I can't bear it anymore?
Walk away
Leaving you behind is not an option I would consider
The thought would never cross my mind
I can't even imagine the idea of leaving you
I couldn't turn my back on spring or fall
Not even the most beautiful natural phenomena could make me leave you
Your smile least of all
Your smile is the most precious thing to me and I couldn't bear to walk away from it
When I say always
I mean that it will be forever
I mean forever
Our love will last for eternity
I trust tomorrow as much as today
I have faith that our love will last and grow, even in the future
I am not afraid to say I love you
I am confident in my feelings for you and I am not afraid to express them
But I promise you
I make a vow to you
I'll never say goodbye
No matter where life takes us, I will never leave you or say goodbye.
We're dancers
We are moving through life together, in sync like dancers on a dance floor
On a crowded floor
Even in difficult times, we stand strong and united
While other dancers leave from song to song
While others may come and go, shifting between different phases in their lives, we remain steadfast
Our music goes on
Our love and connection continues to thrive
On and on
Our love is infinite, without limits
And if I never leave your arms
Being in your embrace is the only place I ever want to be
I really would have traveled everywhere
Even if I had to travel all over the world, it would be worth it if it meant being in your arms
For my world is there
You are my world, and being with you is what truly matters most to me
I'll never ever say goodbye
No matter what happens, I will always choose to stay with you and never say goodbye.
Writer(s): David L. Shire, Marilyn Bergman, Alan Bergman
Contributed by Penelope B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yuisayama19
Favorite pilipino movie KO ito I just hope Sana may movie uli so Richard and angel ang ganda kasi ng chemistry nila 2
@EstorosasjoveBagotlagare
I love this song❤❤
@anjelzn4101
Beautiful mornings to consider!
@Yunachan2712
A really beautiful and touching song :) The kind that tugs onto you heartstrings :) combined with the movie "The Promise"= a masterpiece !
Itll be nice if someone made an MV with clips from the movie alomg with the song playing :)
Thanks for uploading!
:D
@jindelaquinovlogs9531
Mahal kita💔
11-09-2017
@lynzdiego6192
Oftentimes, we say goodbye to the person we love without wanting too..😭 Though that doesn't mean that we've stopped loving them or we've stopped to care.Sometimes goodbye is a painful way to say goodbye 😭
To person I loved,
I hope you remember me everytime u hear this beautiful song..you know how much I love and care for you..
It's so sad that we're not meant to be together after all 😭
We've been fought longer time enough to keep our relationship but unfortunately it was not that easy to go on 😭
I love you so much and will keep u in my heart forever 😭
@jirohiropongyan
😭
@johlorenzo6457
😞😞😞💔💔💔
@argelperenio5585
favorite ko 2 na kanta,
@nivekramirez2734
ang ganda tlaga ahhah guxto ko pag kinasal ako guxto e2 un kanta