Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
If this is a game, then I don't want to play.
This means too much to me and you're so far away.
But I will wait for you.
We can see this through.
Now it's up to you.
Please tell me, you feel the same way too.
A simple touch, the look in your eye,
The sound of your voice.
They do something to me I've never felt but I don't ever want to leave.
Looks like it's happened to me once again.
Things are over before they started, another goodbye,
Unless you want to, try and I'll promise you I'll try.
A warm embrace; it's been a while since I've seen your pretty face.
If you would let me,
I don't think I would ever leave this place.
Every shared night just feels so right when I wake up with you in my arms,
Staring into my eyes.
Tell me that you'll be waiting.
This means too much to me and you're so far away.
But I will wait for you.
We can see this through.
Now it's up to you.
Please tell me, you feel the same way too.
A simple touch, the look in your eye,
The sound of your voice.
They do something to me I've never felt but I don't ever want to leave.
Looks like it's happened to me once again.
Things are over before they started, another goodbye,
Unless you want to, try and I'll promise you I'll try.
A warm embrace; it's been a while since I've seen your pretty face.
If you would let me,
I don't think I would ever leave this place.
Every shared night just feels so right when I wake up with you in my arms,
Staring into my eyes.
Tell me that you'll be waiting.
Lyrics submitted by blink_me182
Promise Me Lyrics as written by Daniel Hewson Alessandro Rizzo
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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