Promises
The Cranberries
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You better believe I'm coming You better believe what I say You better hold on to your promises Because you bet, you'll get what you deserve She's going to leave him over She's gonna take her love away So much for your eternal vows, well It does not matter anyway Why can't you stay here awhile Stay here awhile Stay with me Oh, all the promises we made All the meaningless and empty words I prayed, prayed, prayed Oh, all the promises we broke All the meaningless and empty words I spoke, spoke, spoke Do-do-do, do-do-do, Do-do-do, do-do-do What of all the things that you taught me What of all the things that you'd say What of all your prophetic preaching You're just throwing it all away Maybe we should burn the house down Have ourselves another fight Leave the cobwebs in the closet Cause tearing them out is just not right Why can't you stay here awhile Stay here awhile Stay with me, oh oh! Oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, Oh eh [Repeat x4] Do-do-do Do-do-do Do-do-do Do-do-do
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Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background Details"Promises" is a song by the Irish band The Cranberries.
- It was released as the first single from their fourth studio album, "Bury the Hatchet", in 1999.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Promises" was directed by Olivier Dahan, a French filmmaker who later directed the Edith Piaf biopic "La Vie en Rose."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it a moderate commercial success.
- In Italy, "Promises” spent five weeks at number one.
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Song's Theme and Lyrics"Promises" is about a broken relationship, with strong messages regarding trust and promises broken.
- The song portrays strong emotions which is a signature style of The Cranberries.
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Band MembersDolores O'Riordan was the lead vocalist of the band when the song was made. Her distinctive singing style was a defining aspect of "Promises".
- Other band members who contributed to the song include Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan, and Fergal Lawler.
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Live PerformanceThe Cranberries performed "Promises" at Woodstock '99, a massive music festival that drew hundreds of thousands of fans.
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Use In MediaThe song is used during the opening credits of the 2001 movie "South Kensington."
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Song's Critical ReceptionDespite not being as internationally successful as some of their earlier hits such as "Zombie" or "Linger" it was well-received by critics who praised O’Riordan's vocal performance and the song's catchy melody.
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Tragic LossDolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, passed away unexpectedly in 2018. "Promises" and other songs continue to form part of her musical legacy.
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Band's LegacyThe Cranberries, including their song "Promises", have influenced several artists and bands, helping to shape the sound of alternative rock in the 90s.
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