Broken Promises
Broken Promises: Lessons Learned in Love's Deception
Lyrics
It was a warm March, everything seemed to be alright
The speaker recalls a positive time in March when everything seemed fine.
You made me laugh, made me cry, made me touch the stars
The person being addressed had a significant impact on the speaker's emotions, making them experience various feelings, from happiness to sadness, and making them feel like they could achieve great things.
Thought we could make it somewhere but I can see it tonight
The hope of a successful relationship or journey is now seen as unlikely or impossible.
You never seemed to care from the very first time
The person didn't show care or concern right from the start.
It was a warm March I was lost and then fell for your eyes
The speaker fell for the allure of the person's eyes during that warm March, even though they were lost at the time.
I never looked back on all of your mistakes
The speaker chose not to dwell on the mistakes of the addressed person.
You never thought about anything running through my mind
The person never considered the thoughts or concerns of the speaker.
I guess you likes playing dumb closing your eyes
The addressed person seemed to enjoy acting ignorant or oblivious, closing their eyes to the situation.
It's okay, don't bother...
The speaker expresses a dismissive attitude, implying it's not worth addressing the situation.
You taught me how to live in a world where your eyes gotta be open
The person taught the speaker to be vigilant and aware in a world where one must be observant.
and every day I realise I should've let it go
The speaker regrets not letting go of something sooner.
It's okay, don't bother...
Similar to line 11, dismissing the significance of the situation.
You taught me how to live in a world where promises get broken and
The person taught the speaker about living in a world where promises are often not kept.
every day I realise I should've let it go. I should've let you go
The regret intensifies as the speaker acknowledges they should have let go of the addressed person.
Now I look back why am I lying in your arms?
The speaker questions why they are still in the embrace of the addressed person despite past experiences.
This Summer breeze feels warm and cold
The conflicting feelings are compared to a warm and cold summer breeze.
If I hold you all night until you go home...
The speaker wonders if holding onto the person until they leave will lead to disappearance or fulfillment.
Will you disappear or takee where I belong?
Questioning whether the person will leave or take the speaker to where they truly belong.
It's okay, don't bother...
Similar to lines 11 and 14, dismissing the significance of the situation.
You taught me how to live in a world where your eyes gotta be open
Reiterating the lesson of being vigilant and aware in a world where observation is crucial.
and every day I realise I should've let it go
Repeated regret for not letting go of something sooner.
It's okay, don't bother...
Similar to lines 11, 14, and 23, dismissing the significance of the situation.
You taught me how to live in a world where promises get broken and
Reiterating the lesson about broken promises in life.
every day I realise I should've let it go! I should've let you go!
Intensified regret for not letting go of the addressed person.
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