You promised me forever

Back in Africa, you were my sunrise,

Said we’d build a dream, side by side.

You whispered forever under the stars,

I believed every word, every scar.

I carried you through storms and pain,

Crossed the sea, left behind my name.

Thought we’d start again, brand new skies,

But you turned your heart, I don’t know why.

You promised me forever, then walked away,

Used my love just to light your way.

Now you’re standing in the glow of your new life,

While I’m bleeding from the truth, from the knife.

You promised me forever…

But forever didn’t stay.

Four long years, you were my world,

Didn’t care that you belonged to another world.

I gave you faith when you had none,

Did it all for love, but I’m the only one.

Now I see your face in every dream,

But the love we had ain’t what it seemed.

You told me I was just a stepping stone,

Now I’m here, trying to let it go.

I would’ve given you the world,

You just wanted an escape.

Now I’m left with empty hands,

And a heart I can’t reshape.

Back in Africa, your name meant love,

In Europe, it meant goodbye