[INTRO — soft female laughter, vinyl warmth] Mmm... There you go again. (laughs) You always did know what to say. Go 'head, baby. I'm listening. [VERSE 1 — silky, rhythmic R&B] You called me Sunday, said you changed your ways Said you've been thinking 'bout our better days Said all the things you never said before Now here you are, standing at my door You got that look I used to fall into That little smile, like I ain't over you And every word is sounding so sincere But I've been hearing this for years [PRE-CHORUS — melodic rise] You say tomorrow's gonna be different You say this time you're gonna stay But every time I start believing Tomorrow turns to yesterday [CHORUS — catchy, soulful female harmonies] Promises, promises You keep making all these promises Tell me, baby, what the problem is If you love me like you say you do Promises, promises Pretty words and midnight compliments You know how to make it sound so sweet But can you make it come true? Ooh, promises Promises, promises I don't need another promise I need something I can hold on to [VERSE 2 — confident, smooth groove] You bought me flowers on a Tuesday night Said you were ready to get things right You kissed my forehead, told me I was home Then disappeared when Wednesday came along And I ain't angry, baby, that's the thing I learned the difference between words and change You can keep talking 'bout the life we'll make But I'm watching every move you make [PRE-CHORUS] You say tomorrow's gonna be different You say this time you're gonna stay But every time I start believing Tomorrow turns to yesterday [CHORUS] Promises, promises You keep making all these promises Tell me, baby, what the problem is If you love me like you say you do Promises, promises Pretty words and midnight compliments You know how to make it sound so sweet But can you make it come true? [BRIDGE — stripped-down Rhodes, vulnerable vocals] I still remember how you held my hand Like I was part of every future plan And maybe somewhere in your heart you meant it But love ain't love just 'cause you said it [MALE VOICE — deep, intimate, spoken] Nikki, listen... I know I messed up. But I swear, this time— [FEMALE VOICE — interrupts, laughing softly] Baby... Don't. [BEAT RETURNS — deep bass, layered harmonies] [FINAL CHORUS — fuller, infectious] Promises, promises You keep making all these promises Tell me, baby, what the problem is If you love me like you say you do Promises, promises Pretty words and midnight compliments You know how to make it sound so sweet But can you make it come true? [OUTRO — soft spoken] Mmm. You know what? Surprise me. [Music fades]
