1. The Temptations … Read Full Bio ↴The Temptations may refer to at least two groups
1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.
Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.
Over the course of their career, The Temptations have released four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B hit singles, and their material has earned them three Grammy Awards. Most of the early Temptations hits, including "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "My Girl", and "Get Ready" were written and produced by Smokey Robinson and other members of The Miracles, while composer/producer Norman Whitfield and lyricists Eddie Holland and Barrett Strong crafted most of the group's later hits, including "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next to You", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".
2. There was also a 50s doo-wop group from New York named the Temptations. They are best remembered for their 1960 top 40 hit "Barbara. After this hit, lead singer Neil Stevens went solo.
This Is My Promise
The Temptations Lyrics
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You're the one that I adore
You are my Cherie Amour
You're the one ( you're the one)
I've been looking for (that I've been praying for...yes I have)
I wanna love you
(I wanna love you baby)
Better or worse
I wanna honor you
(I wanna honor baby)
Because you come first
(Honor because you come first)
And I will cherish you....like no other man can do This is my promise to you
(this is my promise to you)
All day long baby
(this is my promise to you)
There will never be another you
You would make my heart complete
(make your little heart complete)
And I supply your every need (OOOOHHH)
I wanna know will you marry me oh oh oh oh oh
I wanna care for you (I wanna care you baby)
In sickness and health (whether in sickness or health)
And I promise baby (and I promise you baby)
There will be no one else.....(love you and nobody else)
I'll even die for you (don't you know I will die for you
And to thine ownself....I'll be true (this is my promise to you)
And this is my promise to you
(this is my promise to you)
This is my promise baby
(this is my promise to you)
Don't cha want my promise baby
(this is my promise to you)
This is my promise baby
(this is my promise to YOUUUUU)
To you..only you baby
Would you please make my heart complete
Oh! Hey! Yeah!
(I wanna love you baby)
For better or worse
(Love you for better or worse)
I wanna honor you
( I wanna honor you baby)
Because you come first
(honor because you come first)
And I will cherish you like no other man can do
(I wanna care for you baby)
Sickness and health
(whether in sickness or health)
I promise baby
(I promise you baby)
I gonna love you
(love you and nobody else)
I'll even die for you and to thine ownself I'll be true Hey HEEEEY!
Yes
(I'm gonna love you)
For the rest of my life baby..YOUUU KNOW THAT
(I'm gonna honor you)
But let me tell you why
(Because you come first)
And I will cherish you
Like no no no no no other man can do
And you know what...
YES
I wanna care for you
(I'm wanna care for you)
In sickness
(whether in sickness or health)
I promise baby
(I promise you baby)
There will be nobody else
(love you and nobody else)
Girl you know I'm on my own
But I'm still all alone
Let me be the one you need forever and ever let it be me
(I wanna love you baby) ooo
(Love you for better or worse)
(I wanna honor you baby)
All because you come first
(honor because you come first)
I don't give a damn what your friends might say
Cuz all they ever done was get in the way
Let me be....the one you need forever and ever let it be meeeee
(I wanna care you baby) ah whoo
(whether in sickness or health)
And I promise
(I promise you baby)
They'll be nobody else
(Love you and nobody else)
Girl when all the chips are down
You know I'll always be around
Til death do us part you'll be in my heart for ever and ever
(I'm gonna love you)
For the rest of my life baby
You know that
(I'm gonna honor you)
Why because
(because you come first)
And I will cherish you
Like no other man can do
This is my promise to you
Yeah oh my promise my promise
The Temptations' "This Is My Promise" is a love song about a man expressing his devotion to a woman. The singer tells the woman that she is a special and integral part of his life, the one he adores, and compares her to "Cherie Amour," a French term of endearment meaning "dear love." He promises to love and honor her in sickness and health and to be faithful to her until death do them part. He also promises to be there for her through thick and thin, to supply her every need, and to be true to himself while doing it. He cherishes her like no other man can, and no one else will ever come between them.
The song came out in 1984 as a single and was also on The Temptations' album "Truly for You." It was written and produced by Smokey Robinson, who co-wrote many of The Temptations' hit songs in the 1960s. The group had a few minor hits in the 1980s but had lost most of their original members by then. The song features the smooth harmonies and soulful vocals that the group was known for, with Ron Tyson on lead vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a very special part of my life
You hold a significant place in my life
You're the one that I adore
I cherish and love you deeply
You are my Cherie Amour
You are my beloved, my darling
You're the one ( you're the one)
You are the only one I desire and love
I've been looking for (that I've been praying for...yes I have)
I've been seeking and hoping for someone like you
I wanna love you
I want to express my affection towards you
(love you for better or worse)
I promise to love you unconditionally
I wanna honor you
I want to treat you with respect and admiration
(Honor because you come first)
I prioritize you above everything else
And I will cherish you....like no other man can do This is my promise to you
I promise to value and treasure you in a way that is unmatched
(this is my promise to you)
I vow to keep this promise to you
All day long baby
Throughout every moment of the day
There will never be another you
No one else can ever compare to you
You would make my heart complete
My heart is fulfilled and content because of you
(make your little heart complete)
You bring joy and completeness to my heart
And I supply your every need (OOOOHHH)
I promise to provide and care for you in every way
I wanna know will you marry me oh oh oh oh oh
I desire to spend the rest of my life with you and ask for your hand in marriage
I wanna care for you (I wanna care you baby)
I want to take care of you and attend to your needs
(whether in sickness or health)
I promise to be there for you through times of sickness and health
And I promise baby (and I promise you baby)
I vow to keep my word and fulfill my promises to you
(love you and nobody else)
I will love only you and no one else
I'll even die for you (don't you know I will die for you
I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for you
And to thine ownself....I'll be true (this is my promise to you)
I promise to stay true to myself and to you
Don't cha want my promise baby
Don't you desire me to make this promise to you?
To you..only you baby
You are the only one I am making this promise to
Oh! Hey! Yeah!
An enthusiastic interjection
(Love you for better or worse)
My love for you is constant and enduring
( I wanna honor you baby)
I aim to show you respect and honor
(honor because you come first)
I prioritize you above all else and aim to honor you because of that
(I wanna care for you baby)
I desire to take care of and tend to your needs
(whether in sickness or health)
I pledge to be there for you through good times and bad
(I promise you baby)
I vow to keep my promise to you
(love you and nobody else)
I will love and cherish only you, none other
(I'm gonna love you)
I promise to love you always
(I'm gonna honor you)
I vow to show you respect and honor
(because you come first)
You are my top priority
Girl you know I'm on my own
I am an independent person
But I'm still all alone
Despite being independent, I feel lonely without you
Let me be the one you need forever and ever let it be me
I desire to be the one you need and love forever
(All because you come first)
I prioritize you before all else
I don't give a damn what your friends might say
I don't care about the opinions of others
Cuz all they ever done was get in the way
Their interference has only caused problems
Let me be....the one you need forever and ever let it be meeeee
I once again express my desire to be the one you need and love always
(I promise you baby)
I vow to keep my promise to you
(Love you and nobody else)
I will not love anyone else, just you
Girl when all the chips are down
When things get tough
You know I'll always be around
I assure you that I will always be there for you
Til death do us part you'll be in my heart for ever and ever
You will always hold a special place in my heart, even after death
This is my promise to you
This is my vow for you
(because you come first)
You are always my number one priority
Yeah oh my promise my promise
An affirmation of my promise
Contributed by Samuel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Domonique Ayers
I MUST SAY THIS IS TRULY AMAZING TO SEE HOW OTIS WILLIAMS AND HIS R&B RECORDING GROUP
"THE TEMPTATIONS" HAS SURVIVED
SO MANY YEARS AND DECADES
THROUGH HARD WORK &
DEDICATION
THIS AMAZING LOVE SONG
W/GREAT HARMONY STILL SOUNDS
WONDERFUL & A BLESSING, TO STILL HEAR EVEN TODAY, IN 2019
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO YOU ALL
STILL VERY SOPHISTICATED GENTS FOR SHARING YOUR
GOD-GIVEN TALENT W/YOUR FAMILY,
FRIENDS AND FANS WORLDWIDE W/
THOSE FABULOUS GOLDEN MEMORIES WILL NEVER BE
FORGOTTEN, BUT CHERISHED
FOR A LIFETIME.
Cedric Armstead
Otis out did himself this time , the entire cd is fly .This is among the best the very best of the Temp's , every cut is a cut ! Otis keeps them current and relevant , I love it ! This is serious grown folk's music !
Chris Carter
This was me and my wifes proposal song. We couldn't afford a wedding and never could while raising 9 children. But still after 34 years....I have honored this promise. And still brings tears of honor.
I love you Alsh.
Erma Waters
Beautiful 💘
Erma Waters
So beautiful thats the I been looking for
Jesse Staggers III
@Micky Stuckey , think you may have done your math wrong or maybe it was me. Either way, he heard the song and they’ve been together for some time. Can you attest with your relationship?
Donna Mcghee
That's sweet! The 9 children are grown now. Go ahead and do a vowel renewal♥♥
Portia Jones
Just Perfect......A Beautiful story.
N1K
This song bring chills all over my body Temptations Forever!
Wanda Harris
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Vanessa Buckingham
TEMPTATIONS FOREVER.