Promise the Moon
Navigating Life's Deceptive Promises: Promise the Moon by Dangerous Toys
Lyrics
I don't remember how it started, I don't know how it ends
The speaker is uncertain about the origins and outcomes of a situation.
World keeps turnin' makin' me dizzy, feels like I blew it again
The continuous challenges in life make the speaker feel disoriented and as if they've failed once again.
When I was young they told me this would be easy
During the speaker's youth, they were assured that the current situation would be straightforward.
When times got tough they were changin' their tune
When faced with difficulties, the people who provided assurance changed their stance and advice.
They should of told me that they were teas'n
The speaker feels deceived, realizing that the initial promises were insincere or misleading.
When they promised the moon
The phrase "promised the moon" suggests grand promises that may be unrealistic or unattainable.
I walked through all the doors, read all the signs
The speaker explored various opportunities and followed guidance, but results were disappointing.
Felt I had nothin' to lose
Feeling like they had nothing to lose, the speaker took risks or pursued paths that did not lead to success.
Each of us you know we've got our own problems
Everyone faces challenges, and the speaker acknowledges shared struggles.
We wear the same kind of shoes
The reference to wearing the same kind of shoes emphasizes commonality in facing hardships.
When we were young they told us this would be easy
Similar to the past, assurances were given that the current situation would be manageable.
When times got tough they were changin' their tune
As difficulties arise, those who offered assurances change their stance, creating frustration.
They should of told us that they were teas'n
The speaker suggests that previous assurances were misleading or insincere.
When they promised moon
Reiteration of the disappointment and frustration caused by unfulfilled promises.
Whey do they lie
A direct question expressing frustration and seeking an explanation for deception.
Why do they promise you can touch the sky
A rhetorical question questioning the sincerity of promises to achieve great heights.
Why do they lie
A repeated question emphasizing the theme of deception in promises.
Why do they promise the moon
Questioning the reliability of promises, especially those that seem unattainable like touching the sky.
Why do they promise the moon
Reiteration of the skepticism and frustration towards promises, particularly those involving reaching for the moon.
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