If for the sake of the song, lay it on the line It's gonna take more than promises this time If for the light in a smile, keep on burning up See just how far you can take it with dumb luck Promises Promises Don't let them take you down, there in your heart of hearts There is a hope that's been growing since the start So don't you throw it away for things you left unsaid You can't turn 28 if you're already dead Promises Promises Does it really matter Is it worth feeling so battered, and the Promises you shattered Gonna leave you all in tatters, I said Does it really matter Is it worth feeling so battered, and the Promises you shattered Gonna leave you all in tatters