No Promises
Unspoken Farewells: The Vaniers' No Promises Explained
Lyrics
I might stay here longer
The speaker considers staying longer than intended.
Maybe than I should
They might exceed an appropriate duration.
Cause when I leave baby
Leaving indicates a permanent departure.
You know that it's for good
The departure is final, with no return.
No more hanging around
No more loitering or staying without purpose.
I hope that's understood
They hope this is clear or obvious.
Babe, you know I'd stay
Expresses the desire to stay if possible.
Only if I could
They lack the ability to stay.
So I say goodbye
Bidding farewell, likely temporarily.
At least for a while now
The departure is temporary, not permanent.
Cause you know I make
The speaker acknowledges their tendency to not commit.
I make no promises
The speaker doesn’t make commitments or assurances.
Cigarettes in the car
The presence of cigarettes induces a sense of sadness.
Got me feeling blue
Reflecting on why they stayed for someone else's indulgence.
Thinking why'd I stay
Contemplating their decision to stay for a drink.
For your drink or two
The speaker assumed the relationship was over.
I was messing around
Previously thought the relationship was finished.
I thought that we were through
They made promises casually without intending to keep them.
Promises, just for fun
Commitments made for enjoyment, not to honor.
Never to be kept true
None of these commitments will be honored.
So I say goodbye
Temporary departure, leaving for some time.
At least for a while now
Acknowledgment of not making commitments.
Cause you know I make
Similar to line 11, acknowledging lack of commitment.
I make no promises
Reiterating the lack of promises or assurances.
So I go home without you
Returning home without the person they're addressing.
Gotta leave it behind and just hope it'll be alright
Accepting the situation and hoping for a positive outcome.
So I go home without you
Repeating the idea of going home without the person.
Gotta leave it behind and just hope it'll be alright
Emphasizing leaving the situation behind and hoping for the best.
Cause I make no promises
Restating the lack of commitment or assurances.
So I go home without you
Repeating the action of going home without the person.
Gotta leave it behind and just hope it'll be alright
Consistently leaving the situation and hoping for a positive outcome.
So I go home without you
Reiterating the act of leaving and hoping for the best.
Gotta leave it behind and just hope it'll be alright
Continuing the theme of leaving behind and hoping for a positive resolution.
When you make no promises
Reiterating the consequence of not making commitments.
Babe that's just what you get
Explaining the result of not making promises or commitments.
When you make no promises
Repeating the consequence of avoiding promises.
When you make no promises
Reiteration of the consequence of not committing.
Baby that's what you get
Emphasizing the outcome of avoiding commitments.
When you make no promises
Reaffirming the outcome of not making promises or commitments.
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