Promise Me
Villain of My Story: Embracing Redemption in Chasing Chance's Promise Me
Lyrics
I never really cared what people thought about me
I have not been concerned about others' opinions of me.
I never thought that I'd be the villain of my story
I did not expect to play the role of the antagonist in my life.
What I'm made to be isn't who you need; isn't who you need at all
What I am meant to be is not what you need from me.
At all
Emphasizing the previous line; not what you need at all.
You might've thought that I always forgot the right decision
Others might think I consistently make wrong choices.
You might be right, you might be wrong
Uncertain if others' perceptions are accurate; considering revisions.
But I'm making revisions
Actively making changes to the list of people I've hurt.
To the list of the people I have hurt
Acknowledging wrongdoing and the impact on others.
I'm a demon, don't you touch me, cause you'll always get burned
Describing oneself as a harmful force; warning against getting close.
I'm a dog with a bite, always feeding on my spite
Comparing oneself to a dog with a tendency to act out of resentment.
It's a passion burning brighter from the darkness that's inside
Passion arising from inner darkness; a burning motivation.
Promise me, promise me, you'll never be like me at all
Requesting others not to emulate or become like the speaker.
I'll never see my own disease, rotting me down to my soul
Acknowledging personal flaws and the internal decay affecting the soul.
(Oh)
Interjection expressing emotional intensity.
The story's dragging on and I can't find the right words
Feeling unable to express oneself effectively in the ongoing narrative.
It's missing twists, It's missing turns
Noticing the absence of unexpected twists and turns in life's story.
I'll take these pages, rip 'em out, and let them burn
Deciding to discard and destroy pages representing negative experiences.
If my life's a movie then it's gotta have an ending
Reflecting on the need for a meaningful conclusion to one's life story.
Where's the build up to the climax or the heart amending
Mentioning the lack of build-up to significant moments or personal growth.
I need a sign, I need a light (Yeah)
Expressing a desire for guidance and illumination.
Promise me, promise me, you'll never be like me at all
Reiterating the plea for others not to follow the speaker's path.
I'll never see my own disease, rotting me down to my soul
Reinforcing the idea of avoiding the speaker's self-destructive tendencies.
Don't put your faith in me just 'cause
Cautioning against putting trust solely based on overcoming challenges.
I've walked through the fire
Referencing a personal journey through hardships and trials.
(Is that what you desire?)
Pondering whether overcoming challenges aligns with others' desires.
I gave up everything just to burn a little brighter.
Sacrificing everything for a more intense existence and identity.
(Now the flames are getting higher.)
Noting the escalating intensity of personal struggles and challenges.
A broken home for myself, locked my soul in a cell
Describing a fractured and troubled personal environment.
Turned my life into a living disaster
Transforming life into chaos and turmoil.
I've seen it all from the top
Experiencing the highs and lows, from success to failure.
To the bottom I drop
Falling to the lowest point, with no tangible achievements.
Nothing to show from my wounds
Having scars without visible accomplishments; trying to stop the pain.
Just making the bleeding stop
Seeking relief from suffering without tangible gains.
Promise me, promise me, you'll never be like me at all
Repeating the plea for others not to follow the speaker's destructive path.
I'll never see my own disease, rotting me down to my soul
Reiterating the internal decay affecting the soul and warning others.
Promise me, promise me, yeah, yeah
Repeating the plea for others not to emulate the speaker.
Promise me, promise me, yeah
Emphasizing the importance of the plea; a plea for a better path.
(Yeeeeaaahhh)
Expressing emotional intensity, perhaps frustration or regret.
I never thought that I'd be the villain of my story
Reiterating the unexpected role of being the antagonist in one's own story.
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