I Broke My Promise

"I Broke My Promise"
San Francisco cover
Song by American Music Club from the album San Francisco
Released	October 1994
Format	CD / LP / CS
Length	3:37
Label	Reprise Records (US) / Virgin Records (UK)
Writer(s)	Mark Eitzel
Producer(s)	Joe Chicarelli / American Music Club
San Francisco track listing
"Fearless" "It's Your Birthday" "Can You Help Me" "Love Doesn't Belong" "Wish The World Away" "How Many Six Packs Does It Take To Screw In A Light" "Cape Canaveral" "Hello Amsterdam" "The Revolving Door" "In The Shadow Of The Valley" "What Holds The World Together" "I Broke My Promise" "The Thorn In My Side Is Gone" "I'll Be Gone" "Fearless (Reprise)" "California Dreamin'" "I Just Took My Two Sleeping Pills And Now I'm Like A Bridegroom Standing At The Altar"

"I Broke My Promise" is the 11th song on American Music Club's seventh album, 1994’s San Francisco.

Lyrics

I broke my promise
That I wouldn't write another song about you
I guess I lied - after twelve years I still love you
On the phone you sound happy but a heart can cry
And you don't see the tears

I'm glad you went back

The California sun always shines but
San Francisco is a cold place
To have a run of bad luck
People like to shine their little flashlights in your face

I'm glad you went back

The blue, blue sky is made of butcher knives
And everyone you meet is wearing some stupid disguise
In Columbus there's no spotlight to dazzle your eyes
I hope you find someone who loves you
'Cause only love can save you

I broke my promise 'cause I've missed you for so long
I can feel you in my life when you're happy
No matter where you are

I'm glad you went back

Personnel

• Mark Eitzel - vocals, guitars
• Danny Pearson - bass, guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
• Vudi - guitars, backing vocals
• Tim Mooney - drums, guitar, backing vocals
• Bruce Kaphan - pedal steel guitar, keyboards, guitar, tablas, backing vocals

Also appears on

• Tracks From San Francisco promo