I Promise

[Verse 1]
You told me long ago
I was perfect for the role
I was fated
To be playing for you
I'm drowning on your throne
Bear it alone
I know I'm fading
I keep waiting, drop by drop
A guilty masquerade parading 'cross the stage
The people miss it as I break so slowly
I need no rest, I'll do my best
For them, life goes on

[Pre-Chorus]
They may not understand, but now I think I do
We cheated the heavens just to see their hopes through

[Chorus]
I promise you that I'll be happy, if not right now, another day we'll have our dream
You had to go, it's OK, leave all that pain fly away, let's see what's left of me
I'll live the life we'd always wanted, the curtain's down, the stage is dark, it's time to breathe
You had to go, it's OK, no more performing for fame, let's see what's left of me

[Verse 2]
Learning from people's love
Seeing what you and I could not
How they smile, cry
Live and die day by day
Some of their spirit's gone
Swept away 'long with their loved ones
In a vengeful tide
I could only watch
Sinner's finale through, I'm not alone with you
The world's a stage, but I can change my story
I think I did enough, now I can give it up
Life goes on

[Pre-Chorus]
They may not understand, but now I think I do
We cheated the heavens just to see their hopes through

[Chorus]
I promise you that I'll be happy, if not right now, another day we'll have our dream
You had to go, it's OK, leave all that pain fly away, let's see what's left of me
I'll live the life we'd always wanted, the curtain's down, the stage is dark, it's time to breathe
You had to go, it's OK, no more performing for fame, let's see what's left of me, what's left of me!