Hi, all,

I've been playing with this one for a bit; and admittedly I'm lost on the mix, I think. I'm beginning to realize more and more I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to production--particularly as I listen to you all--and my limited guitar and music skills don't help any. At any rate, I'm done fiddling with this one for now, without having a better idea of what to do next. And that's where you come in. As always, thanks in advance for your comments and your patience.

Hard Promise

(V) A hard promise is all that I’m asking of you—
a hard promise, clear and true.
You’re so heartless to leave me here hanging.
Pull me in or, baby, cut me loose.

(C) So, won’t you let me know
just what you’re waiting for.
I don’t want an “I don’t know”;
don’t want “I’m almost sure.”
You can’t say you won’t go
when you’ve got one hand on the door,
and, darling, you ought to know that’s true.
A hard promise is all that I want from you.

(V) A hard promise, you keep it forever.
A hard promise never bends or breaks.
You be honest, no matter whatever.
Show me now that you’ve got what it takes.

(C) Because if you want my heart,
you’ve got to tell me so—
Is this a stop or start?
Is this a “yes” or “no”?
You hide too long in the dark
and your true colors will show,
and, darling, you ought to know that too.
A hard promise is all that I want from you.

(B) A hard promise, it’s all that I’m waiting on.
A hard promise, give it or I’ll be gone—
because you’ve gotta know
what you’ve been putting me through,
I’ve been standing years in the snow,
now only sunshine will do.
You say we’re taking it slow,
but, girl, it’s high time we flew.

(V) I promise I’ll love you forever.
I promise I’ll always take your side.
I’ll be honest come whatever, whenever.
C’mon, girl, it’s time that you decide.

(c) DJ Lekich 2017