The Promise

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About The Promise

The Promise is the third single released by the Duran Duran offshoot band Arcadia. It was released by Parlophone Records in 1986 as the group's second UK single. It peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1985
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Those tears on a gaping void
Who's stretching arms match the hunger of mine
These lips will they never join?
But always draw me closer and further entwined

With a promise dealer
Understand all freedoms fade away
To a point of view 
Where many different pathways meet
And we're standing on this precipice with nothing
Much to save
But the deep blue screams of falling dreams 
With our next move.

Heaven hide your eyes
Heaven's eyes will never dry.

The shades of a thousand steel
Come flashing by my face in the fury of war
In desolation and abandoned fields
The hungry make their stand when they'll stand for 
No more

Hear the passion in their voices
See the heaven in their eyes
Their hopes and schemes are waiting dreams
For less than paradise
And sometimes we make promises
We never mean to keep
For blackmail is the only deal a promise dealer sees

Heaven hide your eyes
Heaven's eyes will never dry

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Arcadia

Arcadia (Greek: Αρκαδία - Arkadía) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Peloponnese. It is situated in the central and eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It takes its name from the mythological character Arcas. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the god Pan. In European Renaissance arts, Arcadia was celebrated as an unspoiled, harmonious wilderness. more »

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Written by: LIZ STORY

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12 facts about this song

Band
"The Promise" is a song by Arcadia, a short-lived pop group that was actually a side project by three members of the renowned rock band Duran Duran.
Collaboration
The song features a vocal collaboration between Simon Le Bon and Sting, who are both eminent figures in the 80's music scene.
Album
The track is included in Arcadia's only album, "So Red the Rose," which was released in 1985.
Genre
Carrying a mix of new wave and synth-pop, the song represents the experimental nature of the 80s' music scene.
Chart Performance
Despite the star-studded supergroup combination, "The Promise" did relatively modestly on the charts. It peaked at number 37 on UK Singles Chart and number 10 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "The Promise" is a blend of 1980s special effects with different elements of gothic and Romantic decor, aligning with Arcadia's general aesthetic.
Sound
The sound of "The Promise" is distinctively different from Duran Duran's style, emphasizing Arcadia's effort to differentiate their project from their main band.
Release and Promotion
Despite the moderate success, the song was released as a single in the United States and was consistently promoted on MTV, which played a significant role in popularizing music in the 80's.
Reception
While the song didn't reach the heights of popularity that Duran Duran achieved, it received positive reviews for its atmospheric, mysterious sound and evolved, mature performances from the band.
Legacy
The album, including "The Promise", goes down as a hidden gem in 80s pop music, prized by fans of Duran Duran and those who have discovered it years after its release.
Artistic Direction
The band took a more arty and experimental direction with their work in Arcadia, including "The Promise". This was a thematic departure from Duran Duran's more mainstream pop-rock sound.
Special Feature
The song begins with an uncredited Sting singing in French, which brought an element of surprise and intrigue to the song.

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