"100 Promises" by These Guitars Say Sorry captures the raw edge of promises made and broken, delivered through a no-frills acoustic guitar and vocal setup that recalls the grit and honesty of Billy Bragg. With lyrics that dig into the quiet disappointments and unmet hopes of everyday relationships, the track presents an unvarnished take on the emotional exchanges that shape us. The stripped-back guitar work and direct vocals create an intimate, unguarded atmosphere, making "100 Promises" both a confession and a challenge, perfect for listeners who value sincerity over polish.


LYRICS
Believe me, do you know why I'd ever lie to you
Deceive me, then you'll learn the meaning of the
truth
You're so empty, there's nothing you have I could
ever want
You tempt me, I don't think so now your shine has
all worn off

100 promises I'll make them
100 promise I'll break them
Cos all the glitters is not gold you know

And all the lights that burn so brightly
And all the smiles that seek to blind me
And if you look you will not find me here

The last bus
Gives you time to ponder on your way home
The last bus
Your evening ended as you started all alone

The naked light bulb
Bleak illuminates your darkest thoughts
It's a cold and lonely world.
It's no use wishing that it never was

100 promises I'll make them
100 promise I'll break them
Cos all the glitters is not gold you know

And all the lights that burn so brightly
And all the smiles that seek to blind me
And if you look you will not find me here

Why is nothing as it seems?
Your beauty's only skin deep
Scratch it and it bleeds
Why are your whispers louder than your screams?
You've seen all that I've seen
Suspend your disbelief

100 Promises by These Guitars Say Sorry

A thunderous hymn for Gaza, global solidarity, and the courage to demand peace.

Genre: Protest Folk / Outlaw Blues / Psychedelic Rock
Mood: Defiant · Hopeful · Unyielding · Soul-Stirring

Lyrical Themes:
✊ Global marches for Palestine – "Twenty million voices rise with the dawn"
🕊️ Nonviolent resistance – "No weapon but light"
🌍 Borderless solidarity – "From Jakarta to London, every cry is a home"
💔 Gaza’s wounds – "Where the olive trees bleed"
⚡ A final plea – "Could we silence the guns? Could we end the night?"

Sound: Imagine Johnny Cash’s grit meets Pink Floyd’s atmospheric sorrow, with the raw fire of Bob Dylan’s protest era. Slide guitars weep, harmonica cries, and a gravelly voice howls the truth like a campfire prophet.

Why Listen?

For the 20 million worldwide marching for Palestine.

For anyone who believes music can be a weapon of light.

For the ghosts of Gaza’s children, and the futures we still must fight for.

Credits:
Written by Klaus Baumdick & Dawn in Peace

Twenty Million Strong

A protest folk anthem about political betrayal and broken campaign promises, using highway metaphors to explore the journey between political rhetoric and reality.

Highway of Broken Promises

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