The Vow
Toyah
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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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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".
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Chart RankingsWhile the album peaked at number 28 in the UK Albums Chart, "The Vow" itself reached number 50 in the UK Singles Chart.
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The Song's LengthThe 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.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe 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.
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Pop & Rock GenreThe song is classified under Pop and Rock music genre, with touches of New Wave, aligning with Toyah's overall music style.
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Lead SingerToyah 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".
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesToyah has frequently performed "The Vow" in her concerts. Her enthusiastic live renditions have often been lauded by critics and fans alike.
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SongwritingToyah, 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.
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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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