Promises
Sam Smith, Calvin Harris
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Are you drunk enough? Not to judge what I'm doin' Are you high enough? To excuse that I'm ruined 'Cause I'm ruined Is it late enough? For you to come and stay over 'Cause we're free to love So tease me, hmm I make no promises, I can't do golden rings But I'll give you everything (Tonight) Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here So come get your everything (Tonight) I make no promises, I can't do golden rings But I'll give you everything (Tonight) Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here So come get your everything (Tonight) Tonight (You're everything tonight) Is it loud enough? 'Cause my body is calling for you, calling for you I need someone To do the things that I do (hmm) I'm heating up Energy's taking control I'm speeding up My heartbeat's dancing alone I make no promises, I can't do golden rings But I'll give you everything (Tonight) Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here So come get your everything (Tonight) I make no promises, I can't do golden rings But I'll give you everything (Tonight) Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here So come get your everything (Tonight) Tonight (You're everything tonight) 'Cause I need Your green light Day and night, say that you're mine 'Cause I need Your green light Day and night, say that you're mine (you're mine) Say that you're mine (you're mine) Say that you're mine I make no promises, I can't do golden rings But I'll give you everything (Tonight) Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here So come get your everything (Tonight) I make no promises, I can't do golden rings But I'll give you everything (Tonight) Magic is in the air, there ain't no science here So come get your everything (Tonight) Tonight
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Written by: Adam Wiles, Jessica Reyes, Samuel Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Promises" was released on 17th August 2018, featuring accomplished singer Sam Smith. It received significant positive noteworthy reviews and was considered a commercial success.
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Chart PerformanceThe song climbed to the No.1 spot on the UK Singles Chart, making it Harris's tenth UK number-one single and Smith's seventh. It remained at the top spot for five consecutive weeks.
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CollaborationThis was the first time that Calvin Harris and Sam Smith worked together on a piece. The blend of Harris's electronic music with Smith's soulful voice was warmly welcomed by listeners.
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Music VideoThe original music video for "Promises" was directed by Emil Nava, featuring Smith, Harris, and Winnie Harlow, among other characters.
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Grammy-Nominated"Promises" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Billboard Hot 100In the United States, the song made it to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Multi-PlatinumIn various countries, the song achieved platinum status, including quadruple Platinum in Australia and double Platinum in the UK.
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Praise-worthy LyricsThe lyrics are seen as an anti-prejudice statement, celebrating love and equality, and have been well-received by many fans.
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Online ViralityUpon release, "Promises" quickly gained popularity, with the music video garnering millions of views on YouTube.
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Soulful and Danceable"Promises" is noted for bringing together the soul of Sam Smith's vocals and the upbeat, danceable essence of Calvin Harris's production style.
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Worldwide PopularityApart from the UK and the US, the song also hit the number one spots in various other markets, including Canada, Mexico, Greece, and Israel. It made it to top ten in multiple other countries as well.
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