The Vow

Toyah

About The Vow

"The Vow" is the fourteenth and final UK single by the band Toyah, fronted by Toyah Willcox, and was released in November 1983. The title track, and unusually for the band, its B-side, were taken from the fifth full-length Toyah studio album, Love Is the Law, which failed to match the success of its predecessors, and despite appearances on several television shows of the time, the single failed to reach the UK Top 40. The 12" single featured an additional non-album B-side, which appeared on the 2005 reissue of Love Is the Law, and the compilation album The Safari Singles Collection Part 2: 1981-1983, released the same year.  


Year:
1983
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(Words Willcox / Music Bogen/Spalding)
In every waking hour I miss you
In my dreams I never kiss you
And in the shadows creatures want to hurt you
But in love and war I'll never desert you
And I breathe white fire in anger
I breathe white fire in anger
In every waking hour I miss you
In my dreams I never kiss you
And somewhere on another star a man holds his brother
Looking at the faded scars of their land
And he wonders if another planet has survived man
And I breathe white fire in anger
I breathe white fire in anger
In every waking hour I miss you
In my dreams I never kiss you
And in the shadows creatures want to hurt you
But in love and war I'll never desert you
I'll never desert you
I'll never desert you
And somewhere on another star a man holds his brother
And he loved him, he loved him
Like he loved no other
ALL the above are copyright (c) 1983 Sweet'n'Sour Songs Ltd.
Songs part written by (Simon) Darlow are also (C) 1983 Perfect songs Ltd
Songs part written by (Phil) Spalding are also (C) 1983 Warner Bros. Music Ltd.

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Toyah

Toyah is the name of the band fronted by Toyah Willcox between 1977 and 1983. The only other consistent band member throughout this period was Joel Bogen, Willcox's principal co-writer and guitarist. more »

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Written by: JOEL HAROLD BOGEN, PHIL SPALDING, TOYAH WILCOX

Lyrics © NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC., BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"The Vow" was released in 1983 as part of Toyah's sixth studio album, "Love Is the Law".
Chart Rankings
While the album peaked at number 28 in the UK Albums Chart, "The Vow" itself reached number 50 in the UK Singles Chart.
The Song's Length
The track has a duration of four minutes and eighteen seconds, not too long yet not too short, making it a standard size for a pop song during that era.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "The Vow" are known to convey a deep emotional resonance, typically evoking themes of love, strength, and commitment, as often found in Toyah's music.
Pop & Rock Genre
The song is classified under Pop and Rock music genre, with touches of New Wave, aligning with Toyah's overall music style.
Lead Singer
Toyah Willcox, who is the lead singer and a prominent figure of the eponymous band Toyah, is known for her powerful and distinct vocals in "The Vow".
Music Video
The dramatic and visually appealing music video for "The Vow" greatly contributed to the song's popularity. It showcased Toyah's theatrical skills, complementing the intensity of the song.
Live Performances
Toyah has frequently performed "The Vow" in her concerts. Her enthusiastic live renditions have often been lauded by critics and fans alike.
Songwriting
Toyah, along with Joel Bogen and Nick Graham, are credited as the songwriters for "The Vow". Their writing relationship was the backbone of Toyah's early music.
Album Performance
"The Vow" played a key role in the overall success of "Love Is the Law," which was the last album released by the band before Toyah embarked on her solo career.

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