Promises
Take That
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Standing back I can't believe How you've led me on And judging by the things you say There's gotta be something wrong What you telling me that for you don't mean it What you telling me that for I don't believe it Your promises have never been anything you made them seem So what you gonna promise me this time You're telling lies so plain to see, you're trying to make a fool of me So what you gonna promise me this time I wanna know Seems that I've been playing your game And how you think you've won But when you count up what you've gained you're the lonely one What you telling me that for when you don't mean it What you telling me that for I don't believe it Your promises have never been anything you made them seem So what you gonna promise me this time You're telling lies so plain to see, you're trying to make a fool of me So what you gonna promise me this time Your promises have never been anything you made them seem So what you gonna promise me this time (you're gonna promise me) You're telling lies so plain to see, you're trying to make a fool of me So what you gonna promise me this time I'll never know Promises, promises, promises What you telling me that for when you don't mean it What you telling me that for I don't believe it Your promises have never been anything you made them seem So what you gonna promise me this time You're telling lies so plain to see, you're trying to make a fool of me So what you gonna promise me this time Your promises, promises, promises, promises So what you gonna promise me this time Telling lies, telling lies, telling lies So what you're gonna promise me this time Your promises have never been anything you made them seem So what you gonna promise me this time You're telling lies so plain to see, you're trying to make a fool of me
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Written by: GARY BARLOW, GRAHAM STACK
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Origin of Song"Promises" is a song by the British boy band Take That. The group, noted for their teen idol image in the 1990s, is originally from Manchester, England.
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Song ReleaseIt was released as the group's second single in November 1991.
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Chart PositionThe song achieved success on the charts, reaching number 38 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album belonging"Promises" is included in Take That's debut studio album, "Take That & Party", which was released in 1992.
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Song CompositionGary Barlow, the main songwriter of Take That, was responsible for writing "Promises".
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First Top 40 HitIt was their first song to enter the top 40 in the UK Singles Chart, which marked a significant leap forward in their career.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Promises" features the band members dancing and performing the song in a rustic outdoor setting.
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Return of Take ThatAlthough the band initially broke up in 1996, they came back together a decade later in 2006. However, "Promises" has rarely been included in their setlist for live performances since their reunion.
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Band MembersAt the time of "Promises" release, Take That was a quintet, consisting of members Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange.
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ReinterpretationThe song was remastered and included in Take That's double album "The Ultimate Collection – Never Forget", released in 2005.
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Signature Sound"Promises" shows the band's distinct pop sound that they were known for in the 1990s. It is filled with harmonious vocals, infectious beats and memorable hooks, which became staples in their musical style.
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Record LabelLike most of their early work, "Promises" was released under the record label RCA Records.
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