The Promise
Tracy Chapman · Collection [2001]
If you wait for me then I'll come for you
Although I've traveled far
I always hold a place for you in my heart
If you think of me, If you miss me once in a while
Then I'll return to you
I'll return and fill that space in your heart
Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
If you'll be waiting
If you dream of me like I dream of you
In a place that's warm and dark
In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart
Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
If you'll be waiting
I've longed for you and I have desired
To see your face your smile
To be with you wherever you are
Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
Please say you'll be waiting
Together again
It would feel so good to be
In your arms
Where all my journeys end
If you can make a promise If it's one that you can keep, I vow to come for you
If you wait for me and say you'll hold
A place for me in your heart.
a place for me in your heart (x4)
The Promise - Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman's "The Promise" stands as a poignant addition to her discography, reflecting the introspective and socially conscious themes that define her artistic identity. Recorded for the 2001 compilation Collection, the track continues her tradition of weaving personal narrative with broader commentary on relationships and societal expectations. Like her earlier hits such as "Fast Car" and "Talkin'Bout a Revolution," the song utilizes Chapman's signature acoustic guitar-driven sound to deliver lyrics that resonate with universal truths about commitment and the complexities of human connection. Released during a period where Chapman remained a vital voice in alternative and folk music, the recording captures her ability to transform intimate emotion into a shared cultural experience, reinforcing her status as a songwriter whose work consistently challenges listeners to examine their own values and choices.