In 1990, at the 20th Juno Awards Candy Pennella was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, losing to Rita MacNeil. She was nominated for the same award the next year, losing to Celine Dion.
Included in the Candi album was "Under Your Spell", nominated for the Single of the Year at the 1990 Junos. "Under Your Spell" and "Missing You", from the same album, where both nominated for Best Dance Recording at the same award show.
The band, under the new name Candi And The Backbeat, released the album World Keeps On Turning in 1990. The title track from the album was nominated for the Best Dance Recording at the 1991 Junos.
After the promotion of the album, they decided not to continue with the project. Candy ended up marrying her drummer and currently teaches highschool in the Toronto area.
Love Makes No Promises
Candi Lyrics
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I saw heaven and a place to die
Like no other guy you came to me
With the gift of love to set me free
Funny how the summer tend to fall
But now I feel the wind just chilled
Funny how the beauty of it all
'Cause love makes no promises
There's nothing I can do, I'm letting go of you
Love makes no promises
There's nothing I can do, I'm letting go of you
And if you never, never, never been in love
It makes no promises, it makes no promises
Another day is dawning
On a cold and winding morning dawn
And on this lonely morning, I'm looking for you
Are you coming back home ?
Ooh, but the summer tend to fall
I feel the wind just chilled
And how the beauty of it all
As slipped away and fall away and got away
It makes no promises
Love makes no promises
Cause love makes no promises
There's nothing I can do, I'm letting go of you
Love makes no promises
There's nothing I can do, I'm letting go of you
Love makes no promises
There's nothing I can do, I'm letting go of you
Love makes no promises
There's nothing I can do, I'm letting go of you
And if you never, never, never been in love
It makes no promises, it makes no promises
It makes no promises, love makes no promises
Ooh, ooh
Makes no promises, no promises
Promises more, love makes no promises
In Love Makes No Promises, Candi conveys the difficulty in letting go of someone you deeply love, even when you know it's the best thing to do. The song begins by describing a moment of intense connection with the person, where she saw heaven in their eyes and felt willing to die for them. Unfortunately, as time went on, the blissful summer turned into a cold winter, and the beauty of the relationship faded away. Candi realizes that love makes no promises, and there's nothing she can do but let go of the person. Still, the pain is palpable, and she's left looking for them on a lonely morning, hoping they'll come back home.
Love Makes No Promises can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it could be seen as a sad love song about a failed relationship. On the other hand, it could speak to the universal truth that love is unpredictable and often doesn't work out, no matter how much you want it to. Regardless of which interpretation you prefer, the song is a powerful reminder of the risks and rewards that come with giving your heart to someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a moment when I look in your eyes
I experienced a transcendent moment of intimacy when I gazed into your eyes.
I saw heaven and a place to die
In that moment I felt both ecstasy and despair, as though I could only find true fulfillment in death.
Like no other guy you came to me
You came to me in a way that was unique and special among all the men I've known.
With the gift of love to set me free
You brought me the gift of love, which was a liberating force in my life.
Funny how the summer tend to fall
It's ironic how seasons of warmth and brightness can give way to seasons of coldness and darkness.
But now I feel the wind just chilled
I now feel the coldness and cruelty of the world in a way I didn't before.
Funny how the beauty of it all
It's ironic how something so beautiful can be so fleeting and fragile.
As slipped away and fall away and got away
The beauty and joy that we once shared has vanished and slipped away from us.
'Cause love makes no promises
Love is unpredictable and doesn't offer any guarantees or assurances.
There's nothing I can do, I'm letting go of you
I have to accept the reality that you're gone and I can't do anything to change it.
And if you never, never, never been in love
If someone has never experienced the transformative power of love, they won't understand its unpredictable and uncontrollable nature.
Another day is dawning
A new day is beginning, but I'm still haunted by the memories of our love.
On a cold and winding morning dawn
This new day is unwelcoming and full of bleakness and uncertainty.
And on this lonely morning, I'm looking for you
Despite the pain and despair of losing you, I'm still searching for your presence and your love.
Are you coming back home?
I'm still holding onto a sliver of hope that you'll return to me and the love we once shared.
It makes no promises
Love is unpredictable and doesn't offer any guarantees or assurances.
Makes no promises, no promises
Love is fickle and unreliable, and can't be counted on to follow any set pattern or behavior.
Promises more, love makes no promises
Despite its limitations and unpredictability, love still holds the promise of beauty and transcendence that makes it a worthwhile pursuit.
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-xt8sm9xc1e
I can feel the Saxophone.
@gtulud5103
Instantly shoots me back to GREAT 80'S. GREAT MEMORIES. LOVE THE ERA. BE FOREVER IN MY HEART. 50 Y/O NOW😘
@dtmaravillajr
I was in grade 3 when I heard this song. #1989
@fortromuloalmendras2444
Still brand new year and decade 2022..a big part of my growing up years in the great 80s era..one of best one hit wonder in ballads..loved it here in the Philippines..👍💖📀💿🇵🇭
@paulgrant1988
What great song!. Love candi!!!.
@nixmendoza7019
Wala sa spotify. Thank God meron dito sa YT. 80's vibe😍
@user-zp8ik8cj1m
Yeah actually hinanap ko din sa spotify.
@Lcky-gu2gi
Tang ina matagal ko nang hindi narinig ito
@CenonNarciso-co8te
Everytime I heard this beautiful song, remembered me of my younger years back in high school. I was in my second year that days when I fall in love with my classmate. I can't forget her and this song it always reminds me of my teenage years agressive full of memories...I'm only 14 years old and can't forget her beauty she stand 5 foot and 3 inch, long black hair , white skin, shy type, silent behavior and with grade above average. After graduation I don't have contact with her anymore......
@josephastrudpineda2515
Para sa mga ayaw sa puro pangako eto ang awiting ito