I think this song is about him having strong feelings for a friend. In the beginning of the song he says "tell me that you turned down the man that asked for your hand 'cause you're waiting for me" shows that he wants to be with her but can't because she's getting married.
Later in the same verse, he says "and would you take away my hopes and dreams" which implies that he "hopes and dreams" of being with her.
The repetition of "never leave" in the second verse implies that he doesn't want them to be separated.
Then he says " take my hand and my soul, I will only have these eyes for you" which shows that he is committed/ loves her.
At the end of the song, he writes " just promise me, you'll always be a friend" as opposed to writing " just promise me you'll never leave again" like he did before. From this, I think that the friend that he loved has gotten married and therefore, he'll accept her as the second best thing, which is a friend.
I think this song is about him having strong feelings for a friend. In the beginning of the song he says "tell me that you turned down the man that asked for your hand 'cause you're waiting for me" shows that he wants to be with her but can't because she's getting married. Later in the same verse, he says "and would you take away my hopes and dreams" which implies that he "hopes and dreams" of being with her. The repetition of "never leave" in the second verse implies that he doesn't want them to be separated. Then he says " take my hand and my soul, I will only have these eyes for you" which shows that he is committed/ loves her. At the end of the song, he writes " just promise me, you'll always be a friend" as opposed to writing " just promise me you'll never leave again" like he did before. From this, I think that the friend that he loved has gotten married and therefore, he'll accept her as the second best thing, which is a friend.