His 2000 album The Hour of Bewilderbeast won a prestigious Mercury Prize. He also composed the soundtrack to the movie About A Boy (starring Hugh Grant), based on the Nick Hornby's book of the same name. His third album, Have You Fed The Fish?, was released in 2002. One Plus One Is One, his fourth album, was released in 2004.
Born in the U.K., his fifth album, was released on October 16, 2006. It is a nod to one of his major influences, Bruce Springsteen.
In November 2009 it was announced on the Badly Drawn Boy website that "Damon is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to a very exciting new project which will be reaching your eardrums in the very near future". [3] This album was soon revealed to be titled "Is There Nothing We Could Do?" featuring 'music taken from and inspired by the motion picture The Fattest Man in Britain.
Promises
Badly Drawn Boy Lyrics
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I promised you everything
To protect you wherever you go
I'll give you this diamond ring
Just promise you will remember
A promise should last forever
Right up to the dying embers
It's a different day everyday
Don't want you to walk alone
But how will can we carry on
When all of these things have gone?
Just promise you will remember
That promises last forever
Still after the last dying embers
Of a fire that burns so slowly
It's a beautiful thing to do
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Remember, I do love you
Have courage in what you say
And promise you will remember
That promises last forever
Still left of the dying embers
The fire that burns so slowly
And sometimes you just have to walk away
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Wishing that today was yesterday
Yeah, sometimes you just have to walk away
The lyrics to Badly Drawn Boy's song "Promises" speak to the theme of promises made and the hope that they will be remembered and upheld. The song opens with the singer promising "you will get old" and offering a diamond ring as a symbol of protection. The chorus urges the listener to remember that promises last forever, even after the "dying embers" of a love that burns slowly have gone out.
The second verse acknowledges the changing nature of life and the fear of being alone. The singer wonders how they can continue without the things that have been lost, yet still implores the listener to hold onto their promise. The bridge suggests that sometimes walking away is the best thing to do, but that love and courage remain important. The chorus repeats once more, and the song ends with a final reminder that sometimes we just have to walk away, but we can still hold onto the promises we've made.
Overall, the lyrics to "Promises" are a poignant reminder of the importance of keeping our word, even in difficult circumstances. The song's imagery of a dying fire speaks to the fragility of love, but also to the potential for it to endure if we hold fast to our promises.
Line by Line Meaning
I promise you will get old
I can't stop time, but I'll be with you as you age
I promised you everything
I've promised you the world, but I may not be able to deliver on everything
To protect you wherever you go
I'll do my best to keep you safe, even if I can't always be there
I'll give you this diamond ring
I want to show my commitment to you with this symbolic gift
Just promise you will remember
I hope you won't forget the promises we've made to each other
A promise should last forever
Promises are meant to be kept for the long-term, not just in the moment
Right up to the dying embers
Even as things come to an end, our promises should still hold true
Of a fire that burns so slow
Like a fire that slowly fades away, our promises should still linger
It's a different day everyday
Life is always changing, and we have to adapt to new situations
Don't want you to walk alone
I don't want you to face challenges on your own, I'll be there for you
But how will can we carry on
It's hard to keep going when everything seems to be falling apart
When all of these things have gone?
When we lose the things we love, it can be hard to find motivation to keep moving forward
It's a beautiful thing to do
Keeping promises can be a beautiful and meaningful act
Sometimes you just have to walk away
It can be difficult, but sometimes it's necessary to move on from a situation or relationship
Remember, I do love you
Even if we have to part ways, my feelings for you haven't changed
Have courage in what you say
It takes strength to stand by your promises, even when things get tough
Still after the last dying embers
Even when it seems like everything is over, our promises should still hold weight
The fire that burns so slowly
The intensity of our love may have faded, but our promises should still remain strong
Wishing that today was yesterday
Sometimes we wish we could go back in time and change things, but we have to accept the present
Yeah, sometimes you just have to walk away
It may be tough, but leaving a situation behind can be the best course of action
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAMON MICHAEL GOUGH
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Southern Belle Treasures Sarafina Delirium
I promise you will get old
I promised you everything
To protect you wherever you go
I'll give you this diamond ring
Just promise you will remember
A promise should last forever
Right up to the dying embers
Of a fire that burns so slow
It's a different day everyday
Don't want you to walk alone
But how will can we carry on
When all of these things have gone?
Just promise you will remember
That promises last forever
Still after the last dying embers
Of a fire that burns so slowly
It's a beautiful thing to do
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Remember, I do love you
Have courage in what you say
And promise you will remember
That promises last forever
Still left of the dying embers
The fire that burns so slowly
And sometimes you just have to walk away
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Wishing that today was yesterday
Yeah, sometimes you just have to walk away
Rick L.
This is an incredible song
Southern Belle Treasures Sarafina Delirium
I promise you will get old
I promised you everything
To protect you wherever you go
I'll give you this diamond ring
Just promise you will remember
A promise should last forever
Right up to the dying embers
Of a fire that burns so slow
It's a different day everyday
Don't want you to walk alone
But how will can we carry on
When all of these things have gone?
Just promise you will remember
That promises last forever
Still after the last dying embers
Of a fire that burns so slowly
It's a beautiful thing to do
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Remember, I do love you
Have courage in what you say
And promise you will remember
That promises last forever
Still left of the dying embers
The fire that burns so slowly
And sometimes you just have to walk away
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Wishing that today was yesterday
Yeah, sometimes you just have to walk away
Raquel Aparecida
love love
Southern Belle Treasures Sarafina Delirium
Thank you both ❤
Patricia Guth
I first heard this song on the video of TCM Remembers 2007. It was a great fit and I fell in love with this song.
Alejandro Sierra
Me too, great song by a great artist.
Zaid Albuzbeba
This....this...this....100%. That is the same place I first heard this song myself. I felt the same way while I was watching the video. That this was THE PERFECT FIT for that video. Whoever thought to use this song hit it right on the nail. I think I watched that video 20 times in a row....listening to the song and watching the memorial video just tore me up inside. I've never met anyone to this day who knows this song. I introduced my husband to this song a month ago when we were just driving around the night of my grandmother's funeral....we were both completely silent and both crying. He loves this song now too and always asks me to put it on. It never gets old.
Patricia Guth
@Zaid Albuzbeba it's especially touching on TCM Remembers 2007 with the leaves falling every now and then. The song on TCM Remembers 2020 is also touching, I think.
Pete Mull
His soundtrack for About a Boy is also perfect
choclatesaltyballz
@Patricia Guth Wall you home tonight