Genius English Translations
Angela Aki - “Never Is a Promise” (Romanized)
[Verse 1]
The past flows towards the sea
Splashing waves on the beach
With eyes wide open
I fall into a cycle of traps

[Verse 2]
Simply falling in love engrossed my being
Leaving no room for real love
When did I realise
That it was me who was the fool?

[Chorus]
Simply make me a promise
It doesn’t matter if you can’t say it
Never is a promise, just don’t lie to me

[Verse 3]
I imagined I was strong, but my growing
Weakness is exposed by the light
And even now, I have not a friend left

[Verse 4]
Instead of listening to honest words
I was content with my own weaknesses
And keeping the charade going is what
Destroyed the soul of our relationship
[Chorus]
Simply make me a promise
It doesn’t matter if you can’t say it
I can just avert my eyes
And hope that outcome is favorable
Never is a promise, so don’t lie to me