No promises – Bilingual Lyrics Vietnamese/English

• By: Shayne Ward

Lyrics & Translation

Learning English through 'No Promises' is an excellent way to practice emotive, contemporary vocabulary related to relationships and boundaries. The song’s clear enunciation and rhythmic phrasing make it perfect for students looking to improve their listening comprehension and understand how to express complex, delicate sentiments in casual conversation.

[English]

Hey baby, when we're together doing the things we love

Every time you're near, I feel like I'm in heaven, feeling high

I don't want to let go, girl (girl)

I just need you to know, girl (girl)

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight

I just wanna die in your arms here tonight

Hey baby, when we're together doing the things we love

Every time you're near, I feel like I'm in heaven, feeling high

I don't want to let go, girl (girl)

I just need you to know, girl (girl)

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight (hold you tight)

I just wanna die in your arms

I don't wanna run away

I want to stay forever, through all of time

No promises

I don't wanna run away

I don't wanna be alone

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight

Now and forever, my love

No promises

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight (hold you tight)

I just wanna die in your arms here tonight

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises (no)

Baby, now I need to hold you tight (hold you tight)

I just wanna die in your arms here tonight

...

[Vietnamese]

Hey baby, when we are together doing things that we love

Every time you're near, I feel like I'm in heaven, feeling high

I don't want to let go, girl (girl)

I just need you to know, girl (girl)

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight

I just wanna die in your arms here tonight

Hey baby, when we are together doing things that we love

Every time you're near, I feel like I'm in heaven, feeling high

I don't want to let go, girl (girl)

I just need you to know, girl (girl)

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight (hold you tight)

I just wanna die in your arms

I don't wanna run away

I want to stay forever through time and time

No promises

I don't wanna run away

I don't wanna be alone

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight

Now and forever, my love

No promises

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises

Baby, now I need to hold you tight (hold you tight)

I just wanna die in your arms here tonight

I don't wanna run away

Baby, you're the one I need tonight

No promises (no)

Baby, now I need to hold you tight (hold you tight)

I just wanna die in your arms here tonight

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
baby beɪbi A1	noun - a very young child; a term of endearment for a romantic partner
together təˈɡɛðər A1	adjective - with each other
heaven ˈhɛvən B1	noun - the place where God is believed to live; a state of supreme happiness
high haɪ A1	adjective - feeling euphoric or exhilarated
promises ˈprɒmɪsɪz A2	noun - assurances that one will do something
hold hoʊld A1	verb - to keep in one's arms
tight taɪt A2	adjective - held firmly or closely
die daɪ A1	verb - to stop living; metaphorically, to feel intensely overcome
arms ɑːrmz A1	noun - the two upper limbs of the human body
stay steɪ A1	verb - to remain in a specified state or place
forever fəˈrɛvər A2	adjective - for all future time
alone əˈloʊn A2	adjective - having no one else present
love lʌv A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection

Key Grammar Structures

• When we are together doing things that we love

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time

  ➔ The structure "when" + subject + verb creates a dependent clause indicating the time frame of the action.

• Every time you're near, I feel like I'm in heaven

  ➔ Conjunction Phrase / Simile (Subjunctive Mood)

  ➔ "Feel like" is used to compare the current state with a hypothetical condition.

• I don't want to let go, girl

  ➔ Verb + Infinitive (to-infinitive)

  ➔ The verb "want" is followed by the "to-infinitive" form to express intent.

• Baby, you're the one I need tonight

  ➔ Relative Clause (with omitted relative pronoun)

  ➔ The clause "(that/whom) I need tonight" modifies "the one". The relative pronoun is omitted because it is the object of the verb.

• I just wanna die in your arms here tonight

  ➔ Informal contraction (want to)

  ➔ "Wanna" is a common informal contraction of "want to", often used in song lyrics and spoken English.

• I want to stay forever through time and time

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase (Time duration)

  ➔ "Through time and time" is an idiomatic phrase describing continuous duration throughout the passage of time.

• I don't wanna be alone

  ➔ Negative Verb + Infinitive (to be)

  ➔ The negative auxiliary "do not" (don't) negates the main verb "want", followed by the linking verb "be" + adjective "alone".

• Now and forever, my love

  ➔ Adverbial phrase of time / Vocative

  ➔ "Now and forever" establishes an indefinite timeline, and "my love" acts as a vocative to address the person.