“The Promise”, by When in Rome, was released in 1987 as the lead single from their self-titled album. The song made the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1988. It remains their only top 40, earning them the label of one-hit wonder. It was also a minor hit in the UK.
The song had another spa...
[Verse 1]
If you need a friend
Don't look to a stranger
You know in the end, I'll always be there
But when you're in doubt
And when you're in danger
Take a look all around, and I'll be there
[Chorus]
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will
[Verse 2]
When your day is through
And so is your temper
You know what to do
I'm gonna always be there
Sometimes if I shout
It's not what's intended
These words just come out
With no cross to bear
[Chorus]
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will
[Bridge]
I gotta tell you
Need to tell you
Gotta tell you
I've gotta tell you
[Chorus]
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me (I promise)
I promise, I promise you
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be (promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will
I will
I will
The Promise was written by Michael Floreale & Clive Farrington & Andrew Mann.
The Promise was produced by Ben Rogan.
When in Rome released The Promise on Mon Sep 07 1987.