Promise To Try
Madonna · Like A Prayer
Laughing away your tears
When she was the one who felt all the pain
Little girl never forget her eyes
Keep them alive inside
I promise to try -- it’s not the same
Keep your head held high -- ride like the wind
Never look behind, life isn’t fair
That’s what you said, so I try not to care
Little girl don’t run away so fast
I think you forgot to kiss -- kiss her goodbye
Will she see me cry when I stumble and fall
Does she hear my voice in the night when I call
Wipe away all your tears, it’s gonna be all right
I fought to be so strong, I guess you knew
I was afraid you’d go away, too
Little girl you’ve got to forget the past
And learn to forgive me
I promise to try -- but it feels like a lie
Don’t let memory play games with your mind
She’s a faded smile frozen in time
I’m still hanging on -- but I’m doing it wrong
Can’t kiss her goodbye -- but I promise to try
Madonna - Promise To Try
From the 1989 album Like A Prayer, "Promise To Try" stands as a pivotal track in Madonna's evolution from pop icon to spiritual seeker. Released during a period of intense personal and artistic exploration, the song blends electronic textures with orchestral arrangements to create a soundscape that mirrors the album's themes of faith, redemption, and vulnerability. The recording features a distinctive vocal performance that balances vulnerability with strength, avoiding explicit religious imagery while addressing the complexities of belief and doubt. As part of the Like A Prayer era, the track exemplifies Madonna's ability to merge mainstream appeal with deeper philosophical inquiry, influencing subsequent generations of artists to tackle spiritual subjects within pop music. Its enduring presence in her discography highlights its significance in her broader body of work.