What I've Been Promising
Embracing Change: Myles McCormack's Reflections on Honesty and Love
Lyrics
I know this isn’t what I’ve been promising
Expressing awareness that the speaker has not fulfilled their promises.
I’m noticin’ I struggle with honesty
Acknowledging a struggle with honesty, possibly admitting to deceit.
I’ve made a total mess of my time with you
Admitting to making a significant mess or mistake in the time spent with the person addressed.
I’ve had a lotta reasons to start anew
Noting a desire or need for a fresh start due to various reasons.
I know this isn’t what I’ve been promising
Repetition for emphasis on the acknowledgment of unfulfilled promises and struggle with honesty.
I’m noticin’ I struggle with honesty
-I’ve made a total mess of my time with you
-I’ve had a lotta reasons to start anew
-I’m not so good at keepin’ a hold of things
Admitting a difficulty in holding onto things, possibly including relationships or commitments.
I’m not so good at lettin’ another in
Expressing difficulty in letting others into one's life or being vulnerable.
I think this year I’m startin’ to walk it off
Indicating a commitment to change by walking away from past difficulties.
I think this year I’m learnin’ to fall in love
Expressing a newfound willingness to fall in love, suggesting personal growth.
Wish I was better at bein’ bold enough
Wishing for improvement in being bolder, overcoming struggles, and letting go of worries.
Wish I had never struggled to sober up
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my worries go
-Wish I was good at lettin’ go
-I know this isn’t what I’ve been promising
Repeating the acknowledgment of unfulfilled promises, reinforcing the theme.
I know this isn’t what I’ve been promising
-I know this isn’t what I’ve been promising
-I know this isn’t what I’ve been
-Wish I was better at bein’ bold enough
Reiteration of wishes for personal improvement in boldness, sobriety, and letting go of worries.
Wish I had never struggled to sober up
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my worries go
-Wish I was good at lettin’ go
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my worries go
Repeating the desire to let go of worries, specifically emphasizing the relationship with the speaker's mother.
Wish I was good at lettin’ my mother know
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my worries go
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my mother know
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my worries go
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my mother know
-Wish I was good at lettin’ my worries go
-Wish I was good at lettin’ go
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