This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
[Originally by When In Rome]
If you need a friend,
Don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end,
I'll always be there.
And when you're in doubt,
And when you're in danger,
Take a look all around,
And I'll be there.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.
When your day is through,
And so is your temper,
You know what to do,
I'm gonna always be there.
Sometimes if I shout,
It's not what's intended.
These words just come out,
With no gripe to bear.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will ...
I will...
I will...
I will
If you need a friend,
Don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end,
I'll always be there.
And when you're in doubt,
And when you're in danger,
Take a look all around,
And I'll be there.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.
When your day is through,
And so is your temper,
You know what to do,
I'm gonna always be there.
Sometimes if I shout,
It's not what's intended.
These words just come out,
With no gripe to bear.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will ...
I will...
I will...
I will
Lyrics submitted by simply__me
The Promise Lyrics as written by Dean Howard Carol Ann Decker
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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Great song. Although, I couldn't interpret what those lyrics were (see question marks)
This song makes itself obvious in most parts - some guy/girl who considers a friend close. Basically, they want that particular friend to notice that they're there for them. At the same time, the guy/girl is in love with that close friend. "But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me".
isn't this a cover? i don't know the original artist but yeah. and i think he says "with no gripe to them" :)
yeah, its a cover of "I promise you I will" by Depeche Mode. Great song, anberlin did an amazing job.
Correction -
This is a cover of "The Promise" by an 80s band from Manchester, England called "When in Rome"
If you go here you can listen to a clip of the original.
amazon.com/When-Rome/dp/B000000WGM/sr=1-1/qid=1172071579/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-6097052-0892142
i do believe this song was featured in napleon dynamite also
"And if i had to walk the world, i'll make you fall for me" are the correct lyrics to the last few chorus's of the song.
Yes, and Kudos to penguin92, that song was featured in 2006's Napolean Dynamite and is indeed a cover of "When In Rome's" song.
This song reminds me of Blue October. I actually thought that it was for a little bit. I really like it. :D
I think the message is pretty self-explanatory. He wants her to love him, and he'll do whatever it takes, although he knows he has shortcomings. I love it.
i dont care who 1st did this song, but they deserve a lot of credit. i love this song.
I listened to the When In Rome version,and I didn't think it was near as good as Anberlin's remake.