"Promises I Can't Keep" is the seventh track off of Mike Shinoda's debut solo album, Post Traumatic.
Background
Mike has not revealed any background information on this song.
Music Video
Mike released the music video for "Promises I Can't Keep" on June 29th, 2018 following a teaser on June 27th[1]. The video was filmed in Santa Monica, CA. The shots from the pier are just blocks from the infamous "Lincoln Park" (now Christine Reed Emerson Park) where Chester derived Linkin Park's band name from. Chester used to live close to the pier.
The video was directed and produced by Mark Fiore.
Versions
Note: Only the date of the very first release of each version is listed.
| Title | Album | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promises I Can't Keep | Post Traumatic | 3:23 | 2017-2018 | June 15, 2018 | |
| Promises I Can't Keep | Post Traumatic - Instrumentals | 3:22 | 2017-2018 |
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Live
Though the song was never played live, on December 26, 2019, Mike posted a picture on Instagram of a part of his live rig used to trigger pieces of songs, and one of the buttons was labeled "Promises", indicating he considered playing it live at some point, but chose not to.[2]
Personnel
- Written and produced by Mike Shinoda
- Vocals by Mike Shinoda
- Mixed by Manny Marroquin
- Mastered by Michelle Mancini
Lyrics
What's the difference between a man and a monster
Is it somewhere between I can and I want to
Is it somewhere between the promises I made
And the fact I couldn't see something getting in the way
I used to think that I know what I want
Never saw it coming unglued
I used to think that I know what I want
Now it's time to see if it's true
I had so much certainty
Til that moment I lost control
And I've tried but it never was up to me
I've got no worse enemy
Than the fear of what's still unknown
And the time's come to realize there will be
Promises I can't keep
What's the difference between a loss and a forfeit
I tried to make it better, but I made it more sick
I tried to make it right, now awake at night
I know reality was getting in the way
I used to think that I knew who I was
Never saw it coming unglued
I used to think that I knew who I was
Now it's time to see if it's true
I had so much certainty
Til that moment I lost control
And I've tried but it never was up to me
I've got no worse enemy
Than the fear of what's still unknown
And the time's come to realize there will be
Promises I can't keep
I had so much certainty
Til that moment I lost control
And I've tried but it never was up to me
I've got no worse enemy
Than the fear of what's still unknown
And the time's come to realize there will be
Promises I can't keep
Promises I can't keep
Gallery
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External Links
- Promises I Can't Keep (Official Audio): YouTube
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mikeshinoda/status/1011988486088355840 Mike Shinoda: Twitter