Their first album was released in 1985. It was very successful in Europe, particularly in France. The album included the two hits "When Your Heart Is Weak" and "The Promise You Made".
In 1987, the second album, "After Here Through Midland", was released. Including the hit "Just Around The Corner", it was a success as well.
1989 saw the release of the third album, "First Love Last Rites", which included the hit "Worlds Apart". Unfortunately the band split up a few time after.
During its short career, the band toured in a few European countries and achieved great popularity with its romantic songs.
The band was reformed in 2006, releasing the fourth album "I Don't Want To Save The World", much to the joy of a loyal following of fans. In the meantime, Peter Kingsbery had achieved a solo career, releasing 4 albums that failed to garner much attention, even in France.
In 2009, the band is coming back with a new album, a live recording of the 2006 Chalons-en-Champagne concert, and a tour in France, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Related links :
- International Cock Robin forum
- Cock Robin French Site
The Promise You Made
Cock Robin Lyrics
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Would you worry for me with a pain in your chest?
Could I rely on your faith to be strong
To pick me back up and to push me along?
Tell me
You'll be there in my hour of need
You won't turn me away
Remember the promise you made
Remember the promise you made
If I gave you my soul for a piece of your mind
Would you carry me with you to the far edge of time?
Could you understand if you found me untrue
Would we become one, or divided in two
Please tell me
You'll be there in my hour of need
You won't turn me away
Help me out of the life I lead
Remember the promise you made
Remember the promise you made
Could I rely on your faith to be strong
To pick me back up and to push me along
Please tell me
You'll be there in my hour of need
You won't turn me away
Help me out of the life I lead
Remember the promise you made
Remember the promise you made
Remember the promise you made
Remember the promise you made
The lyrics of Cock Robin's song "The Promise You Made" are all about trust and faithfulness in a relationship. The singer is essentially asking the person they love if they can rely on them to be there in times of need, to support and uplift them when things are tough. The opening lines "If I laid down my love to come to your defense, Would you worry for me with a pain in your chest?" suggests that the singer is willing to sacrifice their own love for the person they love, and they want to be sure that this sacrifice won't be in vain.
The chorus "You'll be there in my hour of need, You won't turn me away, Help me out of the life I lead, Remember the promise you made" emphasizes the importance of the promise the person made to be there for the singer when they need them the most. The song then goes on to ask if the person would still stand by them if they were untrue, if they would still be together or if they would be divided in two. The singer is essentially asking if they can trust the person to be loyal and faithful always.
In conclusion, the song is a touching plea for trust and reassurance in a relationship, and it speaks to the very heart of what it means to love and be loved. It's about the comfort and security that comes from knowing you can rely on the person you love, no matter what life may throw at you.
Line by Line Meaning
If I laid down my love to come to your defense
Would you worry for me with a pain in your chest?
If I put my own feelings aside to help you, would you feel the same pain I do when you're hurting?
Could I rely on your faith to be strong
To pick me back up and to push me along?
Tell me
Can I count on you to have faith in me, to help me when I fall and motivate me to move forward?
If I gave you my soul for a piece of your mind
Would you carry me with you to the far edge of time?
Could you understand if you found me untrue
Would we become one, or divided in two
Please tell me
If I offer you my most valuable possession, would you take me with you forever? Can you forgive me if I make a mistake and still stay united instead of separated?
Could I rely on your faith to be strong
To pick me back up and to push me along
Please tell me
Can I trust your unwavering belief in me to encourage and uplift me?
You'll be there in my hour of need
You won't turn me away
Help me out of the life I lead
Remember the promise you made
Remember the promise you made
You promised to be there when I need you, and not abandon me when things get tough. Please keep your promise and help me escape the difficult life I'm leading.
Remember the promise you made
Remember the promise you made
Please don't forget the promise you made to always support and stand by me.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Peter Kingsbery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pepi casado toro
Este tema es inolvidable.... 👏👏👏👏👏💯
Pedro Gimenez Ibañez
Un éxito es una combinación perfecta e inimitable,en este caso ,melodía,voces y música son perfectas,yo llevo enamorado de esta canción desde los ochenta,aún recuerdo cuando la escuchaba en la discoteca,desde entonces me produce una sensación especial cada vez que la escucho
Pedro Gimenez Ibañez
@pepi casado toro tengo un coche del 1985 y radio cassette con cintas de los ochenta,echo de menos esa época
pepi casado toro
Aquí otra ochentera , jajajajaja !!! Saludos
Andrea Farfalla
No me canso de escucharlos y volverlos a escuchar en la ofi, en, el auto, tren, colectivo, donde sea que me encuetre allí están conmigo.... magníficos músicos ♥♥♥
Yose Medina
Yo también en todo lugar y tiempo voy Cook Robin y La Canción The Promise You Made💯💯💯💯💯
Darthur Aeternus
Tiene poco que los descubrí, y no me canso de escuchar esta rola. Saludos
Osvaldo Lopez
asy es ...musica d la buenaaa😀
gustavo Obermeller
No estas sola, soy un fan de esta banda
Marce Bejarano
For ever!!!!