No Promises
Icehouse
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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
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Written by: IVOR ARTHUR DAVIES, ROBERT GRANT KRETSCHMER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Album NameThis single was taken from Icehouse’s fifth album called "Measure for Measure".
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Chart Performance“No Promises” peaked at number 30 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of "No Promises" is known for its innovative approach as it was one of the earliest videos to use computer graphics.
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American SuccessIn the United States, "No Promises" did well on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at number 79.
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Dance RemixA remixed version of the song was released in the same year which achieved great success in dance clubs.
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Song CompositionThe original version of the song is noted for its blend of synthesizers, piano, and haunting vocals provided by lead singer Iva Davies.
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International VersionsThe song was later re-recorded in Spanish and included on the band's "Man of Colours" album which was released in South America.
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Song InspirationIva Davies has stated in interviews that "No Promises" is about the fickleness of relationships and the evanescence of love.
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Cover Versions"No Promises" has been covered by several artists over the years, further underlining its popularity and impact on pop culture.
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Live PerformancesEven after decades of its release, “No Promises” still continues to be a staple of Icehouse’s live performances, signifying the song’s timeless appeal.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song, which hints at an end of a relationship, were appreciated for their poetic depth and emotional resonance.
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Co-WriterThe song was co-written by Iva Davies and Robert Kretschmer who was the guitarist for the band.
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