I Promised Myself – English Lyrics

• By: Basshunter

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Eurodance with Basshunter's "I Promised Myself"! While the lyrics are in English, this energetic track offers a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the genre's distinct sound and lyrical simplicity often found in dance music. You'll learn how repetition and strong rhythmic elements convey emotion and a clear message of commitment and longing, making it a perfect song for familiarizing yourself with common English phrases in a lively musical context.

Key Grammar Structures

• I promised myself I promised I'd wait for you

  ➔ Future in the past (would)

  ➔ The contracted form "I'd" (= I would) shows a future action that was promised in the past.

• The midnight hour I know you'll shine on through

  ➔ Future with will

  ➔ "you'll" (= you will) expresses a prediction about the future.

• I gave you flowers you made my dreams come true

  ➔ Simple past (sequential actions)

  ➔ "gave" and "made" are both in the simple past, showing two actions that happened one after another.

• How many of us out there feel the need to run and look for shelter

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose (to + verb)

  ➔ "to run" and "to look" are infinitives that express the purpose of "feel the need".

• I promised myself that I'd say a prayer for you

  ➔ That‑clause (content clause)

  ➔ "that I'd say a prayer for you" is a that‑clause reporting the content of the promise.

• A brand new tomorrow where all your wish comes true

  ➔ Relative clause with where

  ➔ "where all your wish comes true" is a relative clause modifying "tomorrow".

• My sister and brother know I'm in love with you

  ➔ Present simple + present continuous in complement

  ➔ "know" is in the present simple, while "I'm" (I am) uses the present continuous to describe a current state.

• In the midnight hour I will wait for you

  ➔ Simple future with will

  ➔ "will wait" expresses a decision or intention that will happen in the future.