Promises

Def Leppard

About Promises

"Promises" is a 1999 song by British rock band Def Leppard from their album Euphoria. It was released as a single later that year and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 38 on the Top 40 Mainstream. The song was also featured on the second discs of their compilations Best of Def Leppard and Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection, released in 2004 and 2005. A live version is featured on their live album Viva! Hysteria, released in October 2013. It is also one of the few songs from that period of their career that has been performed live on successive tours other than the one directly supporting its parent album. 


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1999
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Last night I was blown away
I said a million things I'd never say
I was knocked right down, it got to me
Gonna get me some of your chemistry

You want me to promise you
That everything is true

I won't make promises that I can't keep
I won't make promises that I don't mean
I'll even mean the things I tell you in my sleep, yeah
I won't make promises babe, that I can't keep

Oh my my, I lost control
I told you everything, I said it all
You came right out and said to me
"Gonna get me some of your honesty"

You want me to promise you
That everything is true

I won't make promises that I can't keep
I won't make promises that I don't mean
I'll even mean the things I tell you in my sleep, yeah
I won't make promises babe, that I can't keep

You want me to promise you
That everything is true

I won't make promises that I can't keep
I won't make promises that I don't mean
I'll even mean the things I whisper in my sleep
Oh, let me tell you
I won't say a single thing darling, that you can't believe
You gotta believe me

I won't make promises that I can't keep
Oh baby believe me now
I won't make promises that I don't mean
Oh why won't you believe me now
I'll even mean the things I whisper in my sleep, yeah
I won't make promises that I can't keep
Baby, you gotta believe me

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Def Leppard

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). Therefore, this is the band's longest-standing lineup. more »

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Written by: COLLEN, LANGE

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10 facts about this song

Release History
"Promises" is a song by English rock band Def Leppard from their album "Euphoria" released in 1999.
Chart Performance
"Promises" was a successful single for Def Leppard, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard's "Mainstream Rock" chart.
Song Composition
The song was composed by lead vocalist Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen.
Music Video
The music video for "Promises" was directed by Doug Freel and filmed in Sweden.
Ironic Fact
Although the song topped the Rock chart, it did not fare as well on the general Billboard Hot 100, reaching only number 91.
Noteworthy Feature
It’s noted for its return to classic Def Leppard sound, after experimenting with alternative rock in their previous album "Slang".
Remixed Version
A remix of the song was also included on the 'limited edition' 2-CD versions of the 'Best Of' compilation album.
Appreciation
The song is known for its memorable guitar riff and anthemic chorus, characteristics of Def Leppard’s signature sound.
Radio Release
Despite its modest performance on the Billboard Hot 100, "Promises" received substantial radio airplay after its release.
Live Performance
The song has been a staple in most of Def Leppard's concerts since its release.

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