Empty Promises

Unfulfilled Promises: A Poignant Tale of Broken Trust
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Lyrics

Do you know what it feels like

Questioning familiarity with the sensation of being correct in a situation that feels incorrect.

To feel wrong when you are right?

Reflecting on the discomfort of feeling wrong despite being right.

Do you know what it feels like

Reiteration of the preceding question, emphasizing a recurring feeling.

When no one ever has the time?

Expressing the experience of perpetual unavailability or lack of attention from others.


I am sure it's been a while

Implying a considerable duration since inquiring about someone's well-being.

Since you asked someone if they're doing fine

Highlighting the neglect of asking others about their state of being.

It's okay, I'll just try to hide

Indicating an intention to conceal personal emotions or struggles.

Keep it to myself, buried in my mind

Deciding to keep emotions private and hidden within one's thoughts.


Won't you tell me what has changed?

Seeking an explanation for a change leading to the breaking of a promise.

To break the promise that you made

Expressing the rupture of a commitment previously made.

Won't you tell me what has changed?

Repeatedly asking for clarification about the alteration causing unfulfilled assurances.

Empty promises

Stating the presence of unfulfilled assurances or commitments, portraying them as hollow.


I stopped caring long ago

Acknowledging a lack of concern or emotional investment for a significant period.

But it's too hard to just let go

Expressing difficulty in detaching from a situation despite not caring anymore.

Could it be that you just don't see

Suggesting a possibility that the person may be oblivious to their actions' impact on the speaker.

All the things you've done to me?

Implying that the person has caused harm or distress to the speaker.


Won't you tell me what has changed?

Reiteration of the inquiry seeking an explanation for the promise's betrayal.

To break the promise that you made

Emphasizing the breach of trust due to the broken promise.

Won't you tell me what has changed?

Reiterating the plea for understanding the reason behind unkept assurances.

Empty promises

Reaffirming the existence of promises made but not fulfilled, portraying them as insubstantial.


I bet you know what it feels like

Speculating that the person may comprehend feeling correct in a situation that seems incorrect.

To feel right when you should feel wrong

Reflecting on the possible discomfort of feeling right in a situation perceived as wrong.

I bet you don't know what it's like

Highlighting the lack of understanding or awareness of experiencing a conflicting emotion.

To make sure your friends are alright

Asserting the unfamiliarity with ensuring the well-being of friends.

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