Story Behind The Song
I spent many years traveling as a musician and had many encounters with women who could be described as groupies, but for much of that time I was married and in love with my wife. I recently decided that the emotional conflicts I encountered would make a good subject for a song.
Song Description
A song about the encounters a musician sometimes has with women who want him but he is committed to his wife.
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Engaging |
Subject |
Marriage, Girlfriend, Wife |
| Similar Artists |
None |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Promise
You're a beautiful woman and you're always looking good
Any guy would love to have you if he only could
You're saying what every man would love to hear
And it sounds so fine when you whisper in my ear
You say you want me, the singer in the band
But you want me to play with this band that's on my hand
Oh No, you don't know the price I'd have to pay
If I gave in to temptation this way
Cause I...I made a promise
I made a vow, I told her how things would always be
Yes I...I made a promise
And I wear her ring for all the world to see
Guitar Riff (Intro)
I sometimes wonder why we want what we can't have
And why sometimes we think the best love is love we've never had
I say let's leave it just a sweet memory
And a fantasy of what never could be
Cause I...I made a promise
I made a vow, told her how things would always be
Yes I...I made a promise
And I wear her ring for all the world to see
Key Change
I...I made a promise
I made a vow, told her how things would always be
Yes I...I made a promise
And I wear her ring for all the world to see
I...I made a promise
I made a vow, told her how things would always be
Yes I...I made a promise