Promises

We're no longer asleep

And we will mend our broken dreams

'Cause we found our way

To move on to a better place

Finally, your promises

Your promises don't mean a thing

Finally, your promises

Your promises don't mean a thing

You sold us hopes and dreams

The likes that we've never seen

You said a change gon' come

Not just for me but everyone

And we pray and we pray on bended knee

Believin' you would set us free

But I'm glad that I know

To run far away from you, hey

Finally, your promises

Your promises don't mean a thing

Finally, your promises

Your promises don't mean a thing

To me, to them, my friend

You see, you see, yeah

To me, to them, my friend

You see, you see, yeah, you see, yeah

Nearly every man, woman or child can stand adversity

But if you want to test a man's character, give him power

Give him power

Give him power

We gave you power to lead

Not to abuse us out of greed

We put our trust in you

You fed us lies and not the truth

Please don't pretend that you care

Give us back our stolen year

But I'm glad that I know

To run far away from you

Finally, your promises

Your promises don't mean a thing

Finally, your promises

Your promises don't mean a thing

To me, to them, my friend

You see, you see, yeah (Hey)

To me, to them, my friend

You see, you see, yeah, you see, yeah

Finally, your promises don't mean a thing

That's strong as hell

Finally, your promises don't mean a thing

'Cause it's broken now, now, now, hey

To me, to them, my friend

You see, you see, yeah

To me, to them, my friend

You see, you see, yeah, you see, yeah