Promise This

Cheryl Cole

About Promise This

"Promise This" is a song by English recording artist Cheryl Cole, taken from her second studio album Messy Little Raindrops (2010). It was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland as the album's lead single on 24 October 2010 by Fascination Records (Polydor Records). The up-tempo dance-pop song was written by American songwriter Priscilla Renea Hamilton, British music producer Wayne Wilkins, and Christopher Jackson and produced by Wilkins. The lyrics to "Promise This" reference Cole's personal life and relationships, as well as incorporating the French language. The single's release came in the aftermath of a public divorce from footballer Ashley Cole, as well as a life-threatening battle with malaria. The song received generally favourable reviews from music critics. "Promise This" became Cole's second solo number-one single in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As of June 2012, "Promise This" has sold 427,262 copies in the United Kingdom. "Promise This" is accompanied by a Sophie Muller-directed music video featuring Cole dancing as a ballerina. It also features scenes including Cole dressed as a flamenco dancer and a black leotard outfit. She performed the single live on the seventh series of The X Factor on 24 October 2010. 


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2011
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In my beginning there was nothing 
So empty in the space between
And you came in, turned the lights on 
And created what it's came to be

Before I pluck your wings, cover me, please 
Spread your wings cover me and

Promise this, if I die before I wake, oh
Promise this, take a time to say your grace
On your knees you pray for me
Promise this, be the last to kiss my lips

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Though I'm walking through the shadows 
You are with me and you comfort me
Lay me down now, time for sleeping 
But before that would you miss on me

Before I pluck your wings, cover me, please 
Spread your wings cover me and

Promise this, if I die before I wake oh
Promise this, take a time to say your grace
On your knees you pray for me
Promise this, be the last to kiss my lips

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By a thread we're hanging on
In the hope you don't let go
If you ever leave me
No, I wanna go with you

Promise this, if I die before I wake oh
Promise this, take a time to say your grace
On your knees you pray for me
Promise this be the last to kiss my lips

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Cheryl Cole

Cheryl (born 30 June 1983) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. She rose to fame in late 2002 upon winning a place in Girls Aloud, a girl group created through ITV's Popstars: The Rivals. Throughout the group’s ten years, they achieved 21 top ten singles. While still in Girls Aloud, she began a solo career in April 2009, and between then and 2014, she released four studio albums – 3 Words (2009), Messy Little Raindrops (2010), A Million Lights (2012) and Only Human (2014) – which collectively produced ten singles, including five UK number-ones ("Fight for This Love, "Promise This", "Call My Name", "Crazy Stupid Love" and "I Don't Care"). In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, and 2015, she appeared as … more »

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Written by: WAYNE WILKINS, CHRISTOPHER JACKSON, PRISCILLA RENEA

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Background information
"Promise This" is a song by British recording artist Cheryl Cole. It was released in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2010.
Song Artistry
The song is a dance-pop track with lyrics that speak of a protagonist pleading for her lover to promise to continue living if she were to die.
Album Inclusion
It is the lead single from her second studio album, "Messy Little Raindrops".
Chart Performance
"Promise This" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Cheryl’s second number one solo single and the fastest selling non-charity single of 2010.
Album Sales
As of March 2012, "Promise This" has sold 427,262 copies in the United Kingdom.
Lyrics Contribution
In the song, Cheryl sings a French segment spoken by her grandad which translates to: If you love life, life will love you back.
Music Video
The music video for the song premiered on 21 October 2010 and features Cole dancing throughout a labyrinth covered with thorned flowers to find her way out, which represents her life's difficulties.
Song Awards
The song won the award for 'Best Single' at the 2011 T4 Stars of The Year Awards.
Live Performances
The first live performance of the song was on The X Factor results show on 24 October 2010.
Critic Review
The song received mainly positive reviews from contemporary music critics; some praised its lyrical content and sound, while others deemed it a weak lead single.

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