[Verse 1: Samia]
If you need a friend
Don't look to a stranger
You know, in the end
I'll always be there
And when you're in doubt
And when you're in danger
Take a look all around
And I'll be there
[Chorus: Samia]
I'm sorry but I'm just thinkin' of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will
[Verse 2: Jelani Aryeh]
When your day is through
And so is your temper
You'll know what to do
I'm gonna always be there
Sometimes if I shout
It's not what's intended
These words just come out
With no cross to bear
[Chorus: Jelani Aryeh]
I'm sorry but I'm just thinkin' of the right words to say
I know thеy don't sound the way I planned them to bе
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you
I'm sorry but I'm just thinkin' of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will
[Bridge: Samia]
I need to tell ya
I need to tell ya
I gotta tell ya
[Chorus: Samia & Jelani Aryeh]
I'm sorry but I'm just thinkin' of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you
I'm sorry but I'm just thinkin' of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will
The Promise was written by Michael Floreale & Clive Farrington & Andrew Mann.
The Promise was produced by Boone Wallace.
Samia released The Promise on Fri Jul 23 2021.
It’s one of my favorite songs and I’ve always loved playing it for myself on piano, but I thought it would be funny to try and keep it as close to the original as possible. Selfishly, I also just wanted to hear Jelani sing it because I’m such a big fan.
– Samia via Ones To Watch July 2021