[Verse 1]
Why have you wasted the time? Drown in hideous nights
Oh, why have you woken the thoughts of a paranoid mind?
[Pre-Chorus]
I've seen the walls collapsing, breaking down
Countless times
The one that keeps on pulling you under
Do you know him at all?
Know him at all
[Chorus]
Dead promises
Games you play will kill your dreams
I'm still here where you belong
Stop running from the truth
Dead promises
I can't change what you believe
Promises mean everything
Life won't look back for you
[Verse 2]
Why can't you see that your powers will weaken and fall?
Oh why, why you seem to forget what you make us recall?
[Pre-Chorus]
I've seen the walls collapsing, breaking down
Countless times
The one that keeps on pulling you under
Do you know him at all?
Know him at all
[Chorus]
Dead promises
Games you play will kill your dreams
Promises mean everything
Life won't look back for you
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Dead promises
Games you play will kill your dreams
I'm still here where you belong
Stop running from the truth
Dead promises
I can't change what you believe
Promises mean everything
Life won't look back for you
Dead promises
Dead Promises was written by Tarja & Alex Scholpp.
Dead Promises was produced by Tarja & Marcelo Cabuli.
Tarja released Dead Promises on Tue Apr 30 2019.
I really like how the guitar sounds: in your face. If I’m singing powerfully, I need something powerful behind me so that I don’t feel like I am left alone.
Tarja on the track