You Promised and Lied to Me Again Song
FlourishAnyway believes there is a playlist for just nearly any state of affairs and is on a mission to unite and entertain the globe through song.
Practise you lot honor your promises? Trust is fragile. Make a playlist of pop, rock, and country songs about promises both kept and cleaved.
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Promises Broken and Promises Kept
Actress Shirley MacLaine probably had information technology right when she quipped, "Information technology is useless to concur a person to annihilation he says while he is in dear, drunkard, or running for office."
Nevertheless, we humans are such a hopeful agglomeration. Broken or empty promises don't finish united states of america from
- getting married (sometimes repeatedly),
- electing politicians,
- hoping a loved i with a problem will change, and
- making and assertive more promises.
Make a playlist of pop, stone, and state songs nigh the vows we brand to one some other, the pledges we sometimes intermission, and the consequences on trust. Nosotros take a long listing to start you out. We swear.
1. "The Cure" past Lady Gaga
An ode to the healing effects of love, this 2022 pop vocal features a narrator who promises to provide everything her partner needs with the power of her touch. If she cannot find the cure for what ails him, them she vows to fix it with her love.
ii. "Promise to Dear Her" by Blane Howard
Aye-sireee, this man's a keeper. Asking a adult female's father for her manus in marriage is an anxiety-provoking moment in a boyfriend's life, and the groom-to-be in this 2022 country song thinks he has his voice communication all worked out.
And then, when the moment comes, he simply speaks from the heart:
I promise to love her
With all that I have
I'll put nothing to a higher place her
And I won't turn my back
She'southward my everything
She's all I'll always need
And she loves me at my worst
Sir, I give you my word
I promise to love her.
The song fast forwards to the couple's nuptials day and after to the birth of their first child when the beau makes similar assurances of abiding commitment.
iii. "Promises, Promises" by Naked Eyes
Cleaved trust and hollow promises are central to this 1983 rock song. In the first of their relationship when love felt all new and tingly, the narrator believed his lover'due south empty assurances that she'd always be there. Now, however, he feels lonely and betrayed: "If this is love information technology breaks my heart."
"Hope is a big word. Information technology either makes something or breaks something."
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4. "ten,000 Promises" by Backstreet Boys
Ten thousand is a mountain of promises, just It's not like this guy was counting those lies or anything. Is he bitter over his relationship gone wrong? You bet!
The narrator in this pop song from 1997 sees all the time and money he spent on the ane he used to dear equally a wasted investment. His ex broke promises and lied to him, and he's all the same not over her. This heartbreak looks like it'll hurt for awhile.
5. "No Promises" past Shayne Ward
Hold on, Romeo. There are mixed messages here, boyfriend, and I'm calling you out on it fifty-fifty if your gal pal won't.
In this 2006 pop song, the commitment confused narrator tells his girl that he feels like he'due south in sky when they are together and he needs to hold her tight both now and forever. Supposedly, he wants to die in her arms tonight.
At the aforementioned time that he'southward expressing this long-term devotion, however, he also seeks to make information technology perfectly clear that in that location are no promises and that she'southward the ane he needs this evening. So will there be someone else he needs tomorrow night?
six. "I Cross My Middle" by George Strait
Feeling that this is the start of a lifelong relationship, the man in this 1992 land song tenderly pledges his unconditional love and laughter. He seeks to make his partner's dreams come up true and wants to be at that place to condolement her when needed.
seven. "You lot Promised" by Brantley Gilbert
There'due south a lot of interruption-up and divorce drama in this country vocal from 2017, and it all extends from promises made and broken. A husband walks out as his married woman stands in the driveway. Soaking moisture from both the rain and her tears, she shouts reminders at him regarding their marriage vows.
After, he lies alone in bed and decides to return sentimental items to her. However, this time it'south the married woman who has decided that the hope isn't worth fighting for. This song is soap opera heart wrenching.
I promise I will bring an umbrella adjacent time.
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8. "No Promises" past Cheat Codes (Featuring Demi Lovato)
Are they just fooling around, or are they meant to be in love? The couple in this 2022 danceable pop vocal isn't sure what they want from one another. However, they agree on one matter—that promises would be too complicated:
Promise me no promises
Don't you promise me nothing
nine. "Promises, Promises" by Incubus
Co-ordinate to the group's lead singer, this 2011 rock song is nigh a woman who fears opening herself up to potential lovers, and so she takes on the role of a magician who performs tricks. She'south become so accustomed to the role she plays that she can't recognize the potential "existent thing" when she sees it. Instead, she keeps upwardly the charade and requests that her lover brand no promises.
10. "I Hope You" by Michael Bolton
In this 1995 pop song, Michael Bolton is making all the standard honey promises to his lady friend: to be there all her life, love her day and night, and share her hopes and dreams.
The singer's personal life, however, tells a unlike story virtually promise keeping. Michael Bolton divorced his wife of xv years who whom he had three children. The sexageriarian—that's someone who is in his or her sixties— also had a broken engagement to actress Nicolette Sheridan. And so, in 2022 rumors swirled that he is ready to get engaged again. Now that'south a serial promiser.
11. "This I Promise You" by North' Sync
This stand-up guy vows to always be his partner's rock. Even when lies and secrets surround her, the young human being in this 2000 pop vocal assures her that he will provide the strength she needs:
I've loved you lot forever
In lifetimes earlier
And I promise you never
Will y'all injure anymore.
12. "The Promise" by Sturgill Simpson
The guy in this 2022 land song seems like he'southward been friend-zoned and is trying and so difficult to climb out. Although his words falter, he professes his honey and makes genuine promises to be a reliable friend and partner. He earnestly seeks to bear witness the woman he cares for that he's worthy of falling in beloved with.
13. "The Promise" by Chris Cornell
This 2022 song was written for the movie by the aforementioned name. The movie is nigh the Armenian genocide.
The song was the final solo release before the Soundgarden singer died in May 2022 past suicide. Ironically, the song is near the promise to survive, persevere, and thrive.
14. "Promises" by The Cranberries
This 1999 difficult rock song deals with divorce and captures the vitriol of an aggrieved lover. The narrator is angry over vows that have proven to be meaningless and empty words:
You better believe I'm coming
You better believe what I say
You better hold on to your promises
Because you bet, you lot'll get what you lot deserve.
15. "The Promise" by Tracy Chapman
The narrator in this touching 1995 popular song is leaving on a journeying that will take her miles abroad from her lover. Promising to return to the one she loves, she urges her partner to wait for her and concur her memory shut:
If you think of me
If you miss me once in a while
Then I'll return to you lot
I'll return and fill up that space in your eye.
16. "I Hope" by Radiohead
If yous've ever been in a toxic relationship, and so you've heard a few unreliable promises yourself. And possibly you've issued them.
In this 1997 rock song, a homo in a toxic relationship offers assurances that he will abandon his bad habits. He promises not to run away from the couple's relationship when there is trouble or when he gets bored.
I wonder if his girlfriend is thinking, "Hither we get again."
17. "One Promise Also Belatedly" by Reba McEntire
You really accept to hand information technology to the woman in this country song from 1986 for sticking to her commitment. She met the man she's been dreaming about for her entire lifetime, the one she would give her right arm to share eternity with, except at that place's 1 piffling grab—she's married.
Existence a woman of her word, she tells Mr. Perfect that sorry, that she'south sticking with Mr. Good Enough. Her word is her bail.
18. "Broken Promises for Cleaved Hearts" past She Wants Revenge
We've all probably been hither earlier—at the end of a complicated beloved relationship that is dying a wearisome death. In this 2006 popular vocal, a bitter homo finally calls it quits, challenge that he wants to wish his lover away.
Then he recounts the cleaved promises and sadness of the end of their affair:
That there'd be torn upward photos and lonely nights
Blasphemous, crying, and drawn out fights
Make up sex and a make new start
Cleaved promises for cleaved hearts.
xix. "I Promise You That" past Westlife
When you're in a human relationship and your lover has messed upward, should you believe his or her promise that it won't happen once more? In this 2001 pop song, a guy wants to reel back in the mistake he fabricated. He wants to do correct on his promise if but his lover will give him another risk.
For two reasons, I'm on the fence on how his gal should respond. First, past beliefs is a strong predictor of future behavior. 2d, he doesn't seem to exist sorry enough:
I never said that I could modify the earth
Simply if you lot gave me the chance that I deserve
I know that in your eye
You can forgive me.
xx. "I Practise" by Paul Brandt
The narrator in this 1996 state ditty knows how to calm his partner's relationship anxieties. He expresses his commitment by promising his bride emotional safety, friendship, and love until the end. What a perfect wedding song!
Nuptials hope: "I will dearest you with all my middle, To have forever, never to role. This is a promise engrained in me. Accept my paw and let it be." - Diana Lynn, American actress
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Even More Songs Virtually Promises
| Vocal | Creative person | Twelvemonth Released |
|---|---|---|
| 21. "Promise" | Eve 6 | 2000 |
| 22. "Promises" | Eric Capton | 1978 |
| 23. "Hope" | Slash (featuring Chris Cornell) | 2010 |
| 24. "X Chiliad Promises" | Linkin Park | 2012 |
| 25. "This I Hope You lot" | Ronan Keating | 2006 |
| 26. "Hope Ain't Enough" | Hall & Oates | 1997 |
| 27. "Promise" | Jagged Border | 2000 |
| 28. "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden" | Lynn Anderson | 1970 |
| 29. "Promise Her the Moon" | Mr. Big | 1983 |
| 30. "Pause Your Hope" | The Delfonics | 1968 |
| 31. "A Promise" | Echo & the Bunnymen | 1981 |
| 32. "You Won't Ever Exist Solitary" | Andy Griggs | 1999 |
| 33. "Promise" | Ciara | 2006 |
| 34. "Never Is a Hope" | Fiona Apple tree | 1996 |
| 35. "Promises" | Def Leppard | 1999 |
| 36. "No Promises" | Icehouse | 1985 |
| 37. "Promise" | Elementary Plan | 2004 |
| 38. "I'1000 Not Okay (I Promise)" | My Chemical Romance | 2004 |
| 39. "The Promise" | New Found Glory | 2007 |
| 40. "I Promise You" | Selena Gomez & The Scene | 2009 |
| 41. "I Promise to Expect" | Martha Reeves & The Vandellas | 1968 |
| 42. "Promises" | Nero | 2011 |
| 43. "Care for Y'all Better" | Shawn Mendes | 2016 |
| 44. "I" | Ed Sheeran | 2014 |
| 45. "Promise Cleaved" | Gary Allan | 2005 |
| 46. "Remedy" | Adele | 2015 |
| 47. "Hope Me You'll Effort" | Jennifer Lopez | 1999 |
| 48. "I and But" | Adele | 2011 |
| 49. "As Hope and Promise Fade" | Chris Cornell | 2011 |
| 50. "Would You Wait for Me" | Brett Young | 2013 |
| 51. "House of Memories" | Panic! At the Disco | 2016 |
| 52. "Waterloo" | ABBA | 1974 |
| 53. "You lot Affair to Me" | Sara Bareilles (featuring Jason Mraz) | 2015 |
| 54. "Aye I Will" | Backstreet Boys | 2000 |
| 55. "Never Be Alone" | Shawn Mendes | 2015 |
| 56. "Summer Love" | Ane Direction | 2012 |
| 57. "Balance of My Life" | Bruno Mars | 2010 |
| 58. "Dark Side" | Kelly Clarkson | 2011 |
| 59. "Promises" | Randy Travis | 1988 |
| 60. "The Fighter" | Keith Urban (featuring Carrie Underwood) | 2017 |
| 61. "I Swear" | John Michael Montgomery | 1993 |
| 62. "Not a Bad Matter" | Justin Timberlake | 2013 |
| 63. "I Can Love Yous Similar That" | John Michael Montgomery | 1995 |
| 64. "Wild Horses" | Garth Brooks | 2000 |
| 65. "Cherokee" | White Snake | 1986 |
| 66. "Mama's Song" | Carrie Underwood | 2010 |
| 67. "Hold My Manus" | Sean Paul | 2009 |
Lovers and others make lots of promises. Exercise yous keep your word?
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FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 16, 2020:
Peggy - I agree with y'all. Give thanks you for stopping by! Have a great residuum of your week!
Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on April 15, 2020:
While I was not familiar with almost of these songs, I do think that promises fabricated should exist kept unless something drastic takes place to alter the outcome.
FlourishAnyway (author) from The states on September xiii, 2017:
Kyriaki - Thanks for stopping by. Reba has some of the best songs in country music; they don't brand them like her anymore!
Kyriaki Chatzi on September thirteen, 2017:
I'll be honest: I didn't know virtually of these songs... :( Notwithstanding, music is life, then I'thousand happy to welcome some of them into my MP3 playlist. I loved Reba'southward song. Such an awesome vocaliser, such an angelic voice! Thanks for sharing, Flourish! Your list of songs was amazing as always!!!!
FlourishAnyway (writer) from USA on August 16, 2017:
Devika - Cheers for stopping past and taking a look. I hope you are doing well.
DDE on August 16, 2017:
Some of these songs I oasis't heard of in awhile and all songs on this list are most promising.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August xiii, 2017:
Genna - People always recall what you lot promised, and double goes for whether you delivered. It'southward surely not something to undertake likely. Thanks for your true-blue readership. Have a wonderful week ahead.
Genna East from Massachusetts, Usa on August 13, 2017:
The give-and-take, promise, is one we should utilise with character...it is not one to take lightly. Bolton wins my vote in this great choice of music. Such a cracking fashion to being my Lord's day. Thanks!
FlourishAnyway (writer) from U.s.a. on August 11, 2017:
Louise - They don't make them similar George anymore! He's the real bargain.
FlourishAnyway (author) from Us on Baronial 11, 2017:
Jo - I appreciate your stopping by and giving it a look. It's interesting to see how many one knows and doesn't, isn't it? Have a great weekend.
Louise Powles from Norfolk, England on August 11, 2017:
I'm glad you put I Cross my Heart by George Strait in your listing. I just love that song!
Jo Miller from Tennessee on August 10, 2017:
I recognized few of these songs, unlike some of your lists. Merely enjoyed the new data.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on Baronial 09, 2017:
Larry - Thanks for stopping past. Hope you are doing well.
Larry Rankin from Oklahoma on August 09, 2017:
Great list. I had no idea there were so many promise songs.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 09, 2017:
Linda - I won't exist making that hope any longer out of principle and will inform anyone I come across making it nigh the origin, should it prove convenient and appropriate. They'll be surprised. Thanks for stopping in.
Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on Baronial 08, 2017:
Y'all've shared some very interesting data well-nigh the pinkie promise! I think information technology will enter my mind every time I see the promise being fabricated.
FlourishAnyway (author) from Usa on August 08, 2017:
MsDora - One time you utter the word "promise" it really ramps upward the emotional meter. It's like the foundation of trust for the relationship is at stake. Gosh, so risky.
Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on August 08, 2017:
Then some say that promises are made to be broken, only y'all have many reminders here that we ought not to be coincidental near them. I like the quote nigh making or breaking something.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 07, 2017:
Logical Blond Mary - If y'all don't similar me calling you that, I promise to terminate. I was surprised myself at how many promise songs there are out at that place. Sometimes empty promises, a lot of broken ones. Have an amazing calendar week!
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 07, 2017:
Rasma - I try to make "commitments" rather than promises simply yous know how it is.
FlourishAnyway (author) from Us on August 07, 2017:
Heidi - I miss the 80s, also, merely I like a lot of indie rock. Thanks for stopping by, my friend. Have a marvelous week!
FlourishAnyway (author) from Us on August 07, 2017:
Linda - Information technology's so sad that he made the choice that he did. In addition to family, friends like Chester Bennington, fans, and and so many others, his sad death by suicide will affect his 3 children deeply as well equally their children in ways they may not foresee (non that they're destined to repeat it). I come from a family who has a strong history of this, including my grandmother, uncle, cousins, and others. It'southward a broken promise to stick it out in this world.
Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on August 07, 2017:
I dearest Naked Optics' "Promises, Promises!" I miss the 80s. ;) Thanks for another great playlist to showtime the week. Brand it a great one!
Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on August 07, 2017:
Some other well organized and interesting hub. Those sure are a lot of promises.
Mary Wickison from Brazil on Baronial 07, 2017:
I had no idea there were so many. To exist honest, some of the groups I haven't heard of, I am agape I am a flake out of touch on.
Interesting collection.
Linda Lum from Washington State, U.s.a. on August 07, 2017:
The song by Chris Cornell brought tears to my eyes. He was a Seattle native (I live l miles away from there), an amazing artist, a treasure--what a tragedy that he is gone. Other than his song, I was totally at a loss for songs that would fit this topic. Patently, you didn't have that problem. Thank you lot for another wonderful article my friend.
FlourishAnyway (writer) from USA on August 07, 2017:
Patricia - Thank you so much. I hope y'all are doing well. Thinking of y'all and your family.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 07, 2017:
Bill - Thanks for giving it a whirl. Have a good day.
Patricia Thousand Scott/pstraubie48 on Baronial 07, 2017:
Yous nailed it...equally usual....I get carried away to another place by music.....and the selections here volition take me on many journeys....Once again, Angels are on the style. ps
Neb Kingdom of the netherlands from Olympia, WA on August 07, 2017:
A total and complete blank on this i. Yous, manifestly, didn't have that problem. There were lots of them, to my surprise. Sigh!
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