Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from… Read Full Bio ↴Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to 1972 of renowned American R&B/soul group The Miracles. From Detroit, Michigan, the band Miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Over their career across the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the Miracles were one of Motown's signature acts with over forty top 40 R&B hits. Over the same time period, their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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Promise Me
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

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Promise me
A lifetime of love and laughter
Promise me
Happiness is what you're after
And this, my darling, I will promise you
For every kiss you give me
I'll give two

Promise me (promise me)
You'll do your best to make this last forever
Oh, my love (promise me)
We can spend a lifetime together
And this, my darling, I will promise you
For every year you give
I'll give you two

'Cause I just 'came disillusioned
And relationships filled with confusions
Oh lord, the end in sad conclusions

Ooh, ooh (promise me) oh yeah (promise me)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Promise me (promise me)
Give me your word and I'll never doubt you
Run to my arms (promise me)
They were made to wrap about you
And this, my darling, I will promise you
For every step you make
I'll make two

Promise me (promise me)
Give me your word and I'll never doubt you
Oh love (promise me)

I won't wanna stay here without you
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "Promise Me" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles is a love ballad that speaks about the promise of eternal love and happiness. The singer croons to his significant other about the lifetime of love and laughter that he promises to give her. He urges her to go after her happiness and in turn, he will promise to give her double the love she gives him. The singer requests that his significant other promises him their best to make their love last forever. He assures her that they can spend a lifetime together and for every year she gives him, he will give her two.

As the song progresses, Smokey Robinson touches on his own past experiences with relationships full of confusions that unfortunately ended in sad conclusions. He pleads with his significant other to give him her word, promising that he will never doubt her. The singer promises to be her refuge and shelter, giving her hope and assurance that he will be there for her through thick and thin, for every step she makes, he will make two.

In conclusion, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles deliver an emotional serenade to their significant others, promising them unconditional love, support, and happiness. The lyrics are a testament to the longevity and endurance of love in relationships. The song is an excellent dedication to a loved one, conveying the promise of everlasting commitment, and that every year, kiss, and step taken will bring the pleasure of being in a committed and loving relationship.

Promise MeSmokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

Promise Me
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics