The Promise

Framing Hanley

She said it's just like Hollywood
Now I'm afraid
Because the boy forgets the girl
While she sits home and waits
But you promised me you won't
And you've never lied so please don't

If you want L.A. then go to L.A.
Despite the miles between us
My heart will never change
'Cause you're all that it beats for
When you're all back to that door

I'm not saying that I don't believe
I'm exactly where I want to be
Don't you take that from me no

You know I still get lost in your eyes
With your lips and your kiss and your hand in mine
You're all that I need
And I promise I'll sleep fine tonight
Just knowing you're here by my side
Don't give this up, don't give this up

I'm not saying that I don't believe
I'm exactly where I want to be
Don't you take that from me no

You keep on running, you're running away
I'll be here waiting wishing you could see
But I'll just remember the promise that you made whoa

I'll keep on fighting, I'm fighting for you
I swear I would give you the sun and the moon
If you'll just remember the promise that you made

Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm not saying that I don't believe
I'm exactly where I want to be
Don't you take that from me no
I'm not saying that I don't believe
I'm exactly where I want to be
Don't you take that from me
Don't you take that from me

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa


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The Promise Lyrics as written by Jonathan Luke Mcduffee Brandon Christopher Wootten

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    this song's amazing! the meaning of this song is pretty simple

    his lover or whatever wants to go to hollywood for stardom, despite his disapproval. But he says "If you want la, then go to la" saying to just go if you want, but to always remember the promises you made. he'll always love her the same, waiting for her to come back home.

    MarianooMayhemon June 14, 2010   Link

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