A Promise
Echo & the Bunnymen
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You said something will change We were all dressed up Somewhere to go No sign of rain But something will change You promised You said nothing will change We were almost near Almost far Down came the rain But nothing will change You promised A promise a promise a promise It's exactly the same You said It's always the same But I'll make it change Into something the same I promise A promise a promise a promise Light on the waves Light on the waves Light on the waves Light on the waves A promise a promise a promise a promise (Light on the water) (We could sail on forever) a promise A promise (There's light on the water) (We could sail on forever) a promise (There's light on the water) a promise (There's light on the water) a promise (We could sail on forever) a promise (There's Light on the water) a promise (There's Light on the water) a promise (We could sail on forever)
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETER LOUIS VINCENT DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"A Promise" is a song by Echo & the Bunnymen, an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1978. It was released in 1981 as one of the singles from their second studio album, "Heaven Up Here."
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Writers CreditsThe song was written by all the four members of the band- Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson, and Pete de Freitas. This showcases the collaborative nature of the band's songwriting process.
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Chart Performance"A Promise” reached No. 49 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating the band's commercial success and popularity in their home country.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Promise" is known for its distinctive style. It features the band performing the song in a room filled with clocks, exemplifying the band's affinity for dark, surreal imagery.
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Album SuccessThe album, “Heaven Up Here” from which the song was pulled, reached No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart. It was also classified as a gold certified album.
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Aesthetic Elements"A Promise" has been acclaimed for its atmospheric, post-punk sound and the distinctive vocals of lead singer Ian McCulloch.
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Live PerformancesThe song was regularly performed live by the band in their early years, showcasing its standing as a fan favorite and integral part of the band's set list.
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Re-recorded VersionThe band re-recorded the song in 1989 for their compilation album, "Songs to learn & Sing."
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Artistic InfluenceThe raw and atmospheric sound of "A Promise" has influenced numerous bands in the indie and alternative rock scene, showcasing Echo & the Bunnymen's significant impact on popular music.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are known for their abstract, poetic quality, which is characteristic of Echo & the Bunnymen's songwriting.
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Record Label"A Promise" was released under the record label Korova, which was a part of Warner Music Group.
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