The Promise
Girls Aloud
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One two three four Everything he does, better than anything ordinary Everything he wants he gets Cause everything he gets is kinda necessary I believe in love Tell me can anything last forever Life can live up to love Got a hand on my heart gonna stay in heaven [Chorus: x2] You're gonna make me, make me love you Nothing at all, nothing that I do Promise I made, promise I made Started to fade, started to fade, Babe Maybe next time I will take the right on by I wanna feel you near 'Cause I can't play this like, I'm in too well My letter stamp is down, and I gotta fear Oh baby right here Giving up to looking into windows, Yeah I've enough of wishing I've found you Baby don't you know I've had as much as I can take of falling, yeah Got a lot to learn about riding through [Chorus: x2] Here I am, walking primrose Wondering when I'm gonna see you again So here I am, walking primrose Wondering when I'm gonna see you again I got my hands all ready to touch your soul I'm gonna get the energy to wind me close to you Got my eyes on the prize Are you watching me baby? 'Cause my heart is turning to solid gold And my head is saying honey too good to be true Oh one look into your glitter eyes How else telling me every time [Chorus: x2] Maybe it's not that hard to know you Maybe we'll make it up and go Maybe we'll work things out 'Cause there's only one way up and one way down I know If you wanna convince me start again If you wanna be with me in my arms [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: Timothy Martin Powell, Carla Maria Williams, Nick Coler, Kieran Rhys Jones, Jason Peter Resch, Brian Thomas Higgins, Miranda Eleanor De Fonbrune Cooper
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Year and Album"The Promise" was released on October 15, 2008, as part of Girls Aloud's fifth studio album, "Out of Control."
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Chart AchievementThe song quickly climbed to the top of the UK Singles Chart, becoming Girls Aloud's fourth number one hit in the UK.
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Awards"The Promise" won the coveted award for ‘Best British Single’ at the 2009 BRIT Awards.
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Unique SoundThe sound of "The Promise" was a departure from Girls Aloud's previous more contemporary pop sound; it had a more retro feel inspired by the 1960s and was noted for its Motown influences.
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CompositionThe band co-wrote the song with their long-time collaborators, Brian Higgins and his production team Xenomania.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Promise" is set in a 1960s-style dance hall. The band members are seen in retro hairstyles and outfits reminiscent of The Supremes.
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Public DebutGirls Aloud first publicly performed "The Promise" on the reality TV show "The X Factor" on Oct. 18, 2008, three days after its release.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from critics who praised its catchy melody and vintage-style production.
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Album Impact"The Promise" was a major driving force behind the success of "Out of Control", which also hit number one on the UK Albums Chart.
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International SuccessWhile it was most successful in the UK, "The Promise" also charted in multiple European countries, demonstrating the international appeal of Girls Aloud.
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LegacyDespite being over a decade old, "The Promise" remains one of Girls Aloud's most beloved and recognizable songs.
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