No Promises

Icehouse

About No Promises

"No Promises" is the first single released by Australian band, Icehouse from the band's 1986 album, Measure for Measure and was released in November 1985 on Regular Records on 7" and 12" single formats. It was also released in the UK and Europe by Chrysalis Records again on 7" and 12" formats but with different track listings. It was subsequently released in the US by Chrysalis on 7" and 12" formats, again with different track listings. It peaked at #30 on the Australian singles charts. A remix version by [love] tatto was released on the Icehouse album Meltdown in 2002. Dieter Trattmann directed the second version of the video. 


Year:
2011
115 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

A winter palace
From the Arabian nights
White waves on an ocean
Gems from a golden age

Life in your new world
Turning round and round
Making some sense
Where there's no sense at all

No promises
But if you should fall

Stars die in the silence
Of Arabian nights
Wind washes the seasons
In these days of a golden age

Life in your new world
Turning round and round
Making some sense
Where there's no sense at all

No promises
But if you should fall

I could give you more
Than just the shape of things
Break every word
Begin it all again
Your name on a white sheet
Pure lace shot with passion
But as love lies
Bleeding in your hands

Heaven sends you
No promises
Of Arabian nights
No white waves on an ocean
No gems from a golden age

Life in your new world
Turning round and round
So make some sense
Where there's no sense at all

I give you
No promises
But if you should fall

No promises
But if you should fall
You fall

No promises
But if you should fall

No promises
But if you should fall
You fall

Life in your new world
As it turns round and round

No promises
But if you should fall

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Icehouse

Icehouse is an Australian rock band, formed as Flowers in 1977 in Sydney. Initially known in Australia for their pub rock style, they later achieved mainstream success playing New Wave and synthpop style music and attained Top Ten singles chart success in both Europe and the U.S. The mainstay of both Flowers and Icehouse has been Iva Davies (singer-songwriter, record producer, guitar, bass, keyboards, oboe) supplying additional musicians as required. The name Icehouse, which was adopted in 1981, comes from an old, cold flat Davies lived in and the strange building across the road populated by itinerant people. more »

2 fans

Written by: IVOR ARTHUR DAVIES, ROBERT GRANT KRETSCHMER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


13 facts about this song

Release Year
"No Promises" is an iconic song by Australian rock band, Icehouse. It was released in the year 1985.
Album Name
This single was taken from Icehouse’s fifth album called "Measure for Measure".
Chart Performance
“No Promises” peaked at number 30 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart.
Music Video
The music video of "No Promises" is known for its innovative approach as it was one of the earliest videos to use computer graphics.
American Success
In the United States, "No Promises" did well on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at number 79.
Dance Remix
A remixed version of the song was released in the same year which achieved great success in dance clubs.
Song Composition
The original version of the song is noted for its blend of synthesizers, piano, and haunting vocals provided by lead singer Iva Davies.
International Versions
The song was later re-recorded in Spanish and included on the band's "Man of Colours" album which was released in South America.
Song Inspiration
Iva Davies has stated in interviews that "No Promises" is about the fickleness of relationships and the evanescence of love.
Cover Versions
"No Promises" has been covered by several artists over the years, further underlining its popularity and impact on pop culture.
Live Performances
Even after decades of its release, “No Promises” still continues to be a staple of Icehouse’s live performances, signifying the song’s timeless appeal.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song, which hints at an end of a relationship, were appreciated for their poetic depth and emotional resonance.
Co-Writer
The song was co-written by Iva Davies and Robert Kretschmer who was the guitarist for the band.

Discuss the No Promises Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "No Promises Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/24342544/Icehouse/No+Promises>.

    Missing lyrics by Icehouse?

    Know any other songs by Icehouse? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    No Promises

    13.3M
    65,132     2,412

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1986

    Billboard #79


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which Pixies song appeared in the movie Fight Club?
    A Debaser
    B Where is my mind
    C Monkey gone to heaven
    D Here comes your man

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Icehouse's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Icehouse tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    No Promises

    »