Witch's Promise
Jethro Tull
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Lend me your ear while i call you a fool. You were kissed by a witch one night in the wood, And later insisted your feelings were true. The witch's promise was coming, Believing he listened while laughing you flew. Leaves falling red, yellow, brown, all are the same, And the love you have found lay outside in the rain. Washed clean by the water but nursing its pain. The witch's promise was coming, and you're looking Elsewhere for your own selfish gain. Keep looking, keep looking for somewhere to be, Well, you're wasting your time, they're not stupid like he is. Meanwhile leaves are still falling, you're too blind to see. You won't find it easy now, it's only fair. He was willing to give to you, you didn't care. You're waiting for more but you've already had your share. The witch's promise is turning, so don't you wait up For him, he's going to be late.
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11 facts about this song
Artist CategoryThe song "Witch's Promise" is performed by the British rock band Jethro Tull. The band, formed in 1967, is known for its unique blend of progressive rock, folk, and jazz elements.
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Release Date Category"Witch's Promise" was released in January 1970, a significant moment during the British folk-rock boom in the late 60s and early 70s.
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Album CategoryThe single was a non-album (standalone) release in the US; in the UK, it served as a lead to the band's fourth album "Benefit". Its B-side, "Teacher", changed places with "Witch's Promise" on the US version of the album.
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Billboard Category"Witch's Promise" reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart, marking one of Jethro Tull's most commercially successful songs.
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Musical Style CategoryThe song stands apart from Jethro Tull's typically heavy sound. It presents an acoustic style with flute playing by the band's frontman, Ian Anderson.
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Music Video CategoryThe song's music video is notable for its vintage appeal. The band runs through a forest, playing instruments and enacting the lyrics of the song, showing a playful side of Jethro Tull.
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Cover Version CategoryVarious artists have covered "Witch's Promise," such as Clannad, the Irish folk band, who included the song in their 2019 album "In a Lifetime."
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Reissue CategoryIn 2004, "Witch's Promise" was reissued in the remastered version of "Benefit".
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Narrative CategoryThe song's lyrics address fake promises that people make and the damage that lying does to relationships. Ian Anderson's hypothetical witch represents those who fool others with empty promises.
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Instrumental CategoryThe song prominently features a flute, a signature instrument in many Jethro Tull songs. This, coupled with the acoustic guitar, gives the song its distinct folk-rock sound.
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Live Performance CategoryDespite its popularity, "Witch's Promise" is rarely included in Jethro Tull’s live repertoires. However, it's a fan-favorite and several performances can be found on YouTube.
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