The Promise
Chris Cornell
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The first time I ever saw you You had that far away look in your eyes And heaven's eyes shined down upon you And the whole room filled up with light Now the cruel world it's gonna try and change you Try to hang you up and mess with your pride Now the rich just try to chain you You got to keep your fire burning inside Promise me You won't let them put out your fire Put out your fire Promise me You won't let them put out your fire Put out your fire Now sometimes the world tries to slap you And it seems to love watching you fall I won't lie to you, it's gonna happen You got to pick yourself up and move on Promise me You won't let them put out your fire Put out your fire Promise me You won't let them put out your fire Put out your fire Which star will I be thinking of tonight Tonight Which star will I be thinking of tonight Tonight Promise me You won't let them put out your fire Put out your fire Promise me You won't let them put out your fire Put out your fire Promise me (Why don't you) Promise me (Why don't you) Promise me (Why don't you) Promise me (Why don't you)
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Written by: CHRIS CORNELL, SAUL HUDSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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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