I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say.

this was one of those songs that I absolutely loved back in the day of heady (English) new wave. when everyone else was going gaga over OMD's 'If You Leave' (a good song I'll admit) I thought the sentiment in 'The Promise' by When in Rome was far better.

it breaks my heart b/c it's a song about someone's who is always around, your best mate if you will. this is the same person who's hoping you'll actually discover that he/she is perfect for you and has always been there all along. that person would do anything for you. and yet...you don't see it.

makes me weep every time. b/c I've been in that situation far too many times.

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.

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.

When your day is through,
and so is your temper,
You 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 gripe to bear.

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.

I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...