The Promise

this song is one of the greatest songs ever and contrary to what some people believe, It is definetely not about a couple or a person going away for a while or a trip or braking up (or any of that romantic stuff) I think it is far more profound, I believe it is about a person loosing a loved one and the faith that in the after life, loved ones are still with us in a way far stronger than anything else

This is a beautiful song. A song about lovers who are separated because of reasons that shouldn't have been. I think it is about young lovers who are leaving behind their love; vowing to return to each other in the end when their destined journey end. They are young, and each has own journeys to take. So, they must separate to become a person...It is a sacred vow they are going to make to each other. I think they know the pain they will go through when they have to separate. When they will be alone, in separation, when the world will be too much for them, he/she know they will remember their love, their touch, their kiss, their warm embrace...and the he/she will yearn that the other person feels the same way and will also be waiting for them. It is about the promise. The promise they are about to make to each other before they see what the world is. And here, the song also talks about faith…will that person be waiting? Life is a journey where you must make meaning for it by yourself first and see it by yourself. Then when that journey ends whatever it may be...finishing school, soul searching, what ever your journey is...you want to end that quest in the arms of your soul mate, which you were fortunate to find when you were very young.

WARNING! If you are in any situation similar to that in this song, listening to this will put a sword through your heart, it will make you weep like a baby and feel like you simply cannot go another day without seeing your love. >_

When my mom was pregnant with my brother, she would sing this song and translated it as an unborn child mostly the part about a place thats warm and dark, in a place where i can hear the beating of your heart. And maybe this is a song about a lost child or loved one. I think Tracy lost a baby, she has another song that kind of reflects that.

This is one of those songs that can be interpreted a million different ways. It's about a meaningful relationship. Their love runs deep but they're traveling in different directions. It's a song of hope, faith and promise (hence the title). Some day they'll be together again.

If you wait for me then I'll come for you Although I've traveled far I always hold a place for you in my heart

If you think of me If you miss me once in awhile Then I'll return to you I'll return and fill that space in your heart

[The lyrics can be applied to any situation. I believe there is a strong connection between a mother and her child... I used to always think to myself that if I was thinking about my birthmother, maybe she'd sense it and do the same.]

on May 29th I found out I had lost my baby. I was almost 4 months along. My baby has traveled far, back to the heavens, and they are still holding on tight to me like I am to them.

This song brings me hope. Reminds me that my baby probably misses me... just as badly as I miss them. It speaks to me as correspondence between a mother and her unborn baby. "I've longed for you.. And I have desired.. to see your face and your smile.. to be with you wherever you are." I feel these words with such conviction that it crumples and strengthens my heart all in one verse. This song speaks straight to my soul in a time... of devestation. It tells me that I have to hold on. Because my baby is holding on too. And someday.. my baby will return, and fill that space in my heart.

And yes my sweet sweet angel, I'll be waiting.

This song is simply beautiful. I cry every time I hear it. When I first fell in love with this song, I thought it wsa about lover being separated and fearing separation. But after I saw Remember Me, I listened to this song and I find a whole new meaning. I think teh speaker is singing to someone that is dead. They want the dead loved one to come back for them but they can't. The speaker remembers their wonderful qualities and wants nothing more than to be with them again. I've longed for you A and I have desired To see your face your smile To be with you wherever you are

Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you Please say you'll be waiting

Together again It would feel so good to be In your arms Where all my journeys end If you can make a promise If it's one that you can keep I vow to come for you If you wait for me

But that's how I view the song now. No matter the message you get from this song, I hope you can feel the emotion in the lyrics and instruments.

I think the first verse is about a journey that two lovers or soulmates have to make trough life apart from each other. Different situations, experiences and life lessons must be experienced in order to grow into the person they are ultimately supposed to be. Even though they won't be together forever in this life, they still have a lot of love for each other and keep a place in their hearts for their loved one or a deep connection in a friendship.

When their paths finally cross again after having worked on their traumas separately, they have learned new life lessons, traveled, met new people, gained experiences and found inner peace within themselves. Will they return to each other, in this life or in any other form. They will find peace, love and tranquility together.

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Makes me wanna cry, i'm pathetic!

Tracy is easily one of the most talent song writers out there. Or at least that's my humble opinon. She's so underrated, too. It's a shame. This song is so beautiful. I can't count the number of times it's made me cry.