Promises In The DarkMartina Mcbride and Pat Benatar Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Armed and ready, you fought love battles in the nightBut too many opponents made you weary of the fightBlinded by passion, you foolishly let someone inAll the warnings went off in your headStill you had to give in
Just when you think you got it downResistance nowhere to be foundThey whisper, promises in the dark
But promises, you know what they're forIt sounds so convincing, but you heard it before'Cause talk is cheap and you gotta be sureAnd so you put up your guardAnd you try to be hardBut your heart says try again
You desperately search for a way to conquer the fearNo line of attack has been planned to fight back the tearsWhere brave and restless dreams are both won and lostOn the edge is where it seems it's well worth the costJust when you think you got it downYour heart in pieces on the ground
They whisper, promises in the (one two three four)Dark
The lyrics of Martina McBride and Pat Benatar's song "Promises in the Dark" explores the theme of heartbreak, love, and the difficulties that come with finding love after being hurt in the past. The song opens with the singer recalling her previous relationships where she was hurt and betrayed, leading her to swear never to let anyone have her again. She's armed with this conviction and determines to decide when and where taking will be done.
However, despite her best efforts to protect her heart and be cautious, she still falls for someone. The singer acknowledges that promises can be deceiving, but she desperately wants to believe in them. She puts up her guard and tries to remain strong, but ultimately, her heart tells her to try again.
The chorus repeats the message that the promise of love can be overwhelming and all-consuming, even when we try to fight it. The song suggests that heartbreak, although painful, is a necessary experience to grow and learn from failure. Ultimately, love is worth fighting for, even when it means putting our hearts on the line once again.
Never again, isn't that what you said?You thought you were done with love, but it seems like you are back in the same situation again.
You've been through this beforeYou have experienced this heartbreak before.
An' you swore this time you'd think with your headYou promised yourself not to let your emotions guide you.
No one, would ever have you againYou decided not to trust anyone with your love anymore.
And if taking was gonna get doneIf anyone was to take advantage of you...
You'd decide where and when...you were going to be in control.
Just when you think you got it downJust when you thought you had everything figured out.
Your heart securely tied and boundYou kept your heart protected and guarded.
They whisper, promises in the darkSomeone comes along and makes promises to you in secret.
Armed and ready, you fought love battles in the nightYou were prepared to protect yourself from heartbreak.
But too many opponents made you weary of the fightYou got tired of constantly having to guard yourself against love.
Blinded by passion, you foolishly let someone inYou gave in to your emotions and allowed someone to get close to you.
All the warnings went off in your headYou knew deep down that this was a bad idea.
Still you had to give inBut you couldn't resist the pull of love.
Resistance nowhere to be foundYou were unable to fight against this attraction.
But promises, you know what they're forYou are familiar with the concept of promises and how easily they can be broken.
It sounds so convincing, but you heard it beforeThe promises being made to you sound convincing, but you have heard them all before.
'Cause talk is cheap and you gotta be sureWords are not enough, you need to be certain of the other person's intentions.
And so you put up your guardYou protect yourself by putting up emotional barriers.
And you try to be hardYou act tough to prevent anyone from getting too close to you emotionally.
But your heart says try againDespite your best efforts, you still hope that love is a possibility.
You desperately search for a way to conquer the fearYou are actively trying to overcome your fear of love.
No line of attack has been planned to fight back the tearsYou don't know how to protect yourself from getting hurt emotionally.
Where brave and restless dreams are both won and lostLove is an unpredictable journey, where success or failure can be equally possible.
On the edge is where it seems it's well worth the costDespite the risks involved, you believe that pursuing love is worth it.
Your heart in pieces on the groundYour heart has been shattered into pieces.
They whisper, promises in the (one two three four)The song ends with a repetition of the initial line, suggesting that the cycle of broken promises and heartbreak will continue.
Lyrics © BMG Rights ManagementWritten by: Neil Giraldo, Patricia Benatar
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