The Promise
Chris Cornell
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If I had nothing to my name But photographs of you Rescued from the flame That is all I would ever need As long as I can read What's written on your face The strength that shines Behind your eyes The hope and light That will never die One promise you made One promise that always remains No matter the price Promise to survive Persevere and thrive As we've always done And you said "The poison in the kiss Is the lie upon the lips" Truer words were never shared When I feel Like lies are all I hear I pull my memories near The one thing they can't take And one promise you made One promise that always remains No matter the price A promise to survive Persevere and thrive As we've always done The books still open on the table The bells still ringing in the air The dreams still clinging to the pillow The songs still singing in the prayer And my soul Is stretching through the roots To memories of you Back through time and space To carry home The faces and the names And photographs of you Rescued from the flames And one promise you made One promise that always remains No matter the price A promise to survive Persevere and thrive And dare to rise once more A promise to survive Persevere and thrive Fill the world with life As we've always done
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12 facts about this song
Genre"The Promise" is a rock song, a genre which Chris Cornell is widely respected and known for. It showcases his ability to write emotionally resonant music.
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ReleaseThe song was released in March 2017, just two months before Cornell's untimely death in May of the same year.
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Movie Tie-In"The Promise" was penned by Cornell specifically for the movie of the same name starring Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac, set against the backdrop of the Armenian genocide.
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InspirationChris Cornell drew inspiration from watching the movie and learning about the history of the Armenian genocide, but also made the song applicable to the struggles people face worldwide today.
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Music VideoThe music video of "The Promise" is a combination of visuals relating to various global crises including refugees, the war in Syria, the Paris attacks, and the stark contrasts between different classes of society.
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Recognition"The Promise" was nominated for Best Rock Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics reflect a haunting reality of a devastating historical event and simultaneously provide a universal message about the human capability of demonstrating love and compassion amidst adversity.
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Humanitarian WorkChris Cornell and the makers of "The Promise" joined efforts with various humanitarian organizations like International Rescue Committee and the Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law.
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Final Music Video"The Promise" was the last music video that Chris Cornell released before his death.
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CharityProfits from the song have been dedicated to aiding refugees and children affected by the war in Syria.
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Posthumous ReleaseA video footage of Chris Cornell playing an acoustic version of "The Promise" was posthumously released on World Refugee Day (June 20th) 2017 to honor the late singer's humanitarian efforts.
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Unique Combining of CulturesThe song represents a unique melding of cultures, as it is performed by an American rock star, dealing with a historical tragedy from Armenia, and presented in the setting of a Hollywood film.
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