I Promised Myself

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About I Promised Myself

"I Promised Myself" is a song written and originally performed by Nick Kamen. It was released as a single twice: first from his album Move Until We Fly in 1990, then as a remix in 2004. The original version achieved success in Austria and Sweden where it topped the charts. It was covered by 1980s band Dead or Alive, and in 2004, the song was covered by A-Teens. In 2009, the song was covered by eurodance artist Basshunter.


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I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through

I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised the world to you
I gave you flowers, you made my dreams come true

How many of us out there
Feel the need to run and look for shelter?
I promised myself

I promised myself that I'd said a prayer for you
A brand new tomorrow where all you wish comes true
I promised myself that I'd make it up to you
My sister and brother know I'm in love with you

How many of us out there
Feel the pain of losing what was once there?

I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised the world to you
I gave you flowers, you made my dreams come true
I promised myself

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Basshunter

Jonas Erik Altberg (born 22 December 1984 in Halmstad, Sweden), better known by his stage name Basshunter, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, record producer, and DJ. He is best known for his number one hits "Boten Anna", "Dota", "Now You're Gone" and "All I Ever Wanted". Basshunter has so far released a total of six albums, two of which have been released in the United Kingdom. His UK single, "Saturday", was released in July 2010, and he also competed in hit reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother in January 2010. His song "Sverige" was also used as Sjölunden's International Day song in 2008. Basshunter is working on a fourth studio album to be released this year. more »

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Written by: Nick Kamen

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8 facts about this song

Song History
"I Promised Myself" was originally sung by British singer Nick Kamen in 1990. It was later covered by Swedish singer Basshunter in 2009.
Chart Rankings
Basshunter's version of the song also achieved commercial success, reaching the top 10 in Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
Genre
Though both versions would fall under the Pop genre, the Basshunter version of the song adds a recognizable element of Eurodance, an electronic dance music sub-genre that became popular in the late '80s and early '90s.
Lyrics
The track is about a person promising himself not to fall in love until he finds a person who feels the same way about him.
Collaboration
The Basshunter version of the song also features backing vocals by Swedish singer Stunt, who initially remained uncredited.
Music Video
Contrarily, Basshunter's video is a vibrant party-themed video matching his upbeat, dance-centric style, featuring a large group of people dancing in a club.
Public Reception
The song was well received by the public in both versions; Nick Kamen's version had a tender, romantic appeal, while Basshunter gave it a lively, energetic twist.
Legacy
"I Promised Myself" continues to be played in different events around the world, cementing its status as a classic pop hit.

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