She had her greatest success in the early 90s, and is best known for the hit "Promise Me" which hit Number 3 in the UK singles chart in 1991 and is taken from her self-titled debut album released in 1990. Craven achieved another five entries in the same chart over the next two years.
After first meeting backstage at a Tears for Fears concert, Craven married singer/songwriter Colin Campsie, and the couple now have three daughters. Campsie and Craven used to own the top & bottom flats in a three-storey house in London. When the person in the middle moved out, they bought the flat and converted the building back into one house. The family now live in Buckinghamshire.
She survived Breast cancer in 2005, and was given the all clear in February 2006.
Promise Me
Beverley Craven Lyrics
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It's four o'clock in the morning and it's starting to get light
Now I'm right where I wanna be, losing track of time
But I wish that it was still last night
You look like you're in another world but I can read your mind
How can you be so far away, lying by my side
When I go away I'll miss you and I will be thinking of you
Every night and day
Just promise me you'll wait for me
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
When I go away I'll miss you and I will be thinking of you
Every night and day
Just promise me you'll wait for me
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way too
And I'll be home, I'll be home
Promise me you'll wait for me
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
In Beverley Craven's song Promise Me, the lyrics paint a wistful picture of a couple spending a quiet, intimate moment together before dawn. As they share a bottle of wine and cigarettes, the singer admits that she wishes it was still the previous night. She recognizes that her partner seems far away in his thoughts but reassures him that she will be thinking of him constantly when she leaves. The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for the partner to wait for her to return, promising that she will save all of her love for him and return home as soon as possible.
The song explores themes of longing, distance, and commitment. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning for someone who is physically present but emotionally distant. By promising not to forget her partner despite the separation, the singer is affirming the strength of their relationship and their mutual love for each other.
One of the most interesting aspects of Promise Me is that it was written by Beverley Craven about her sister's struggle with infertility. The lyrics take on a deeper meaning when viewed through this lens, with the singer's promise to return home taking on an even more poignant significance. The song was a huge hit when it was released in 1991, reaching number three on the UK charts and helping to establish Craven as a prominent singer-songwriter.
Line by Line Meaning
You light up another cigarette and I pour the wine
We are sitting together, enjoying each other's company, with you smoking and me pouring wine.
It's four o'clock in the morning and it's starting to get light
It's late at night and the sun is starting to rise, indicating that we have been together for a while.
Now I'm right where I wanna be, losing track of time
I feel content and happy being with you, and time seems to fly by when we are together.
But I wish that it was still last night
I don't want this moment with you to end, and I wish we were still together from the previous night.
You look like you're in another world but I can read your mind
You seem lost in thought, but I know you well enough to understand what you are thinking and feeling.
How can you be so far away, lying by my side
Although you are physically close to me, emotionally you seem distant and far away.
When I go away I'll miss you and I will be thinking of you
I will be leaving soon and I know I will miss you and constantly think about you.
Every night and day
I will miss you every single moment of the day, both day and night.
Just promise me you'll wait for me
I ask that you promise to wait for me and remain faithful while I am away.
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
I promise to keep my love for you strong and save it for when I am back.
And I will be home soon
I will be returning home as soon as I can.
I need to know you feel the same way too
I need to know that you also feel the same love and commitment towards me.
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
I repeat that I will be returning home soon and we will be together again.
Promise me you'll wait for me
Reiterating the request to remain faithful and wait for me.
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
Reiterating the promise to save all my love for you and keep it strong.
And I will be home soon
Reiterating the promise to return home soon.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEVERLEY CRAVEN
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You light up another cigarette
And I pour the wine
It's four o'clock in the morning
And it's starting to get light
Now I'm right where I want to be
Losing track of time
But I wish that it was still last night
You look like you're in another world
But I can read your mind
How can you be so far away lying by my side?
When I go away I'll miss you
And I will be thinking of you
Every night and day just
Promise me you'll wait for me
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way, too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
When I go away I'll miss you
And I will be thinking of you
Every night and day just
Promise me you'll wait for me
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way, too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way, too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
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