The group was formed in 1998 with original members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan & SiobhΓ‘n Donaghy, who were introduced to each other by manager Ron Tom. After some initial success, Donaghy departed and the introduction of Heidi Range (formerly of Atomic Kitten) in 2001 was met with the commercial breakthrough of the group's first number-one single "Freak Like Me" and parent album Angels with Dirty Faces in 2002. The group survived a second line-up change in 2005, when Mutya Buena left and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. In September 2009, it was announced that after eleven years in the Sugababes, Keisha Buchanan was no longer a part of the group and had been replaced by Jade Ewen.
Sugababes have released twenty five singles, six of which have reached number-one in the UK and twenty have reached the top 20 in the UK, seven studio albums that have reached top 40 charts worldwide with success around Europe and Asia having number-one singles in fifteen countries. With seventeen of their twenty five single releases achieving top ten chart success in the UK, Brit Award winners, the trio have been named the UK's most successful female act of the 21st century. Upon the release of "About You Now" (2007), the Sugababes became the only female act to have topped the single, album, and download charts simultaneously twice, having previously achieved the same feat in 2005 with "Push the Button". They have attained at least platinum certification for five of their albums in the UK.
Their most recent release 'Sweet 7' saw them scoring yet another 3 Top 10 hits in the UK charts, with also being Sugababes' first studio album to be recorded with new member Jade Ewen. In September 2013, Ewen stated that the Sugababes officially split in 2011. Ewen claimed that the band "fizzled out" two years ago and are "pretty much done", saying: "I don't feel comfortable lying", but Berrabah claimed afterwards that they will all be "getting back together at the end of next year". Meanwhile, the three original band members got back together and went on to form Mutya Keisha Siobhan, releasing one single, 'Flatline', in 2013. A full album was recorded but never released, with the majority of tracks recorded leaking from Christmas 2016.
In July 2019, the original line-up of the band confirmed they were back in the studio making music - with a cover of Sweet Female Attitude's 'Flowers' set to appear on the compilation album 'DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical'. In September 2019, the pre-order for the compilation album confirmed the original trio had regained the name Sugababes.
Promises
Sugababes Lyrics
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It's o.k., to break your promises
You're moving on anyway
I hate the way
It makes me feel inside
You promised me
You'd be all that I need
I wonder why you lied
[Chorus:]
Promises you made, coming back to haunt you
Don't whisper in my ear you gotta learn to say goodbye
I was in the wrong, but it doesn't really matter
Don't whisper in my ear
You gotta learn to say goodbye
You gave me time
To think about you and me
I hate the way you make me feel inside
I wonder why you lie
[Chorus:]
(Duh-dah) I was breathing coz that's that the gauge was indicating
While was blaming I was soon to be so implicated
Now I'm through with all the lies and pictures are back-dated
Almost lost my friendly feet coz boy I'm operating (uh-uh)
[Chorus: Repeat 4X]
The lyrics to Sugababes's song Promises touch on the topic of broken promises, forgiveness, and the idea that it's okay to make mistakes. The first verse sets the tone for the song by stating that it's okay to make mistakes and break promises, as long as you're moving on. However, the singer hates the way it makes her feel inside when someone breaks a promise they made to her. She wonders why they lied when they promised to be all that she needs. The chorus is a warning to those who made promises in the past that they shouldn't try to come back and haunt her. They need to learn to say goodbye and move on because the trust has been broken.
The second verse seems to be a reflection on the relationship that just ended. The singer suggests that her ex-gave her time to think about them, but she still hates the way they made her feel inside. She wonders why they lied to her as the chorus repeats. In the bridge, the lyrics take on a more introspective tone. The lines "I was breathing coz that's that the gauge was indicating / While was blaming I was soon to be so implicated" seem to reference the idea that sometimes we take responsibility for things that aren't our fault, and we end up getting hurt in the process. The lyrics suggest that now the singer is done with the lies and she's ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
It's o.k., to go and make mistakes
It's fine to make mistakes and not be perfect
It's o.k., to break your promises
Breaking promises is acceptable, especially when moving on
You're moving on anyway
You are progressing and advancing forward regardless of the broken promises
I hate the way it makes me feel inside
The feeling of being let down by broken promises is unpleasant and unpleasant
You promised me you'd be all that I need
You made a commitment to fulfill all of my needs
I wonder why you lied
I am curious as to why you went against your word
Promises you made, coming back to haunt you
The unfulfilled promises are a burden on you now
Don't whisper in my ear you gotta learn to say goodbye
Don't try to convince or deceive me, it's time to move on
I was in the wrong, but it doesn't really matter
Although I may have made mistakes, it's not relevant in this situation
You gave me time to think about you and me
You allowed me to contemplate our relationship
I wonder why you lie
I am confused as to why you were dishonest
I'm through with all the lies and pictures are back-dated
I am finished with the deception and falseness, and everything is now in the past
Almost lost my friendly feet coz boy I'm operating (uh-uh)
I almost lost my ability to function properly, but now I'm getting back on track
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: JOHNNY LIPSEY, SIOBHAN DONAGHY, MUTYA BUENA, KEISHA BUCHANAN, FELIX HOWARD, CAMERON MCVEY
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@evr9428
This really should've been a single!
@shakirafanka13
It sounded fresh in 2013 and it still sounds great π timeless album π₯°
@CaramelKrystals
Absolute favourite from the album!
@jazzi11xa
Love the harmonies in this song
@CJ87962
My favourite
@kc7226
Iconic intro!
@emmabrankin9178
One of my fave songs π
@arlenejamieson437
The best trio ever, great singers, great songs much love Arlene from Scotland xoxoxo
@juliathalbourne6611
I so agree!!! Love them!!! XOXO JULES (AUSTRALIA)π₯°π₯°π₯°
@chubidelrosario4417
Love this song... Before..