The Vow was originally formed in 1989 but disbanded in 1991 without having released any recordings commercially. The 3 founder members Graham Trust, Tony Potter and Martyn Gilbert reformed in 2008 to record a collection of 12 new songs which took 4 years to perfect. Their subsequent "For a Dreamer" album spawned 2 of The Vow's most popular songs "A walk in the sunshine" and "Spacedust".
Throughout 2013, the band continued working on the follow up "Bluer than you" and released "Falling stars" as the first single. This album also features another crowd favourite "Someone to talk to", the bluesy rocker "Wintertime" as well as the anthemic pop/rocking "Free the world".
Members:
Graham Trust - vocals, bass guitar, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards
Tony Potter - drums
Martyn Gilbert - electric and acoustic lead guitar
Andrew Louis - keyboards
If Only
The Vow Lyrics
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Our last day of freedom will end all too soon.
A sunnydown evening, a day without rain.
If only tomorrow could be like today.
A sleepless night dawning. Heavy heads on pillows teared.
Aching from longing communion sincere.
You called out my weakness, I led you astray.
We were living a teenage dream though society despised our youth.
That isn’t the word of God, just my own truth.
And only the lonely know where only the lonely go.
And that’s into oblivion, rewind, repetition.
One day I’ll let the memories go.
Call out my weakness. Lead me astray.
If only tomorrow could be like today.
A sunnydown evening, a day without rain.
If only tomorrow could be like today.
The Vow's song If Only is a nostalgic ballad, reflecting on the fleeting nature of time and the desire to hold onto a moment of happiness. The first stanza sets the scene of a lazy day that seems to stretch on forever, but will inevitably come to an end. The words "last day of freedom" hint that perhaps the moment is significant, possibly a last chance to experience carefree youth before the responsibilities of adulthood take over. The refrain of "If only tomorrow could be like today" expresses a longing to freeze time and stay in the moment forever.
The second verse takes on a more melancholy tone, suggesting that the idyllic moment has already passed. "Sleepless night dawning" suggests a restless feeling, and the "heavy heads on pillows teared" implies that the emotion has been too much to bear. The line "You called out my weakness, I led you astray" seems to be a reflection on a mistake made during the moment of happiness, perhaps a moral lapse that has overshadowed the joy of the day. The repetition of "If only tomorrow could be like today" takes on a more desperate tone, as if the singer is begging for a chance to go back and do things differently.
The final verse sheds some light on the situation, suggesting that the happiness was not accepted by society. The reference to a "teenage dream" that society despised suggests that the moment might have been an act of rebellion, a breach of society's norms. The line "only the lonely know where only the lonely go" suggests that the moment was shared with someone, but is still a secret, something the rest of the world will never understand. The repetition of the phrase "call out my weakness, lead me astray" in the final lines reinforces the idea that the moment was not perfect, but still worth holding onto.
Line by Line Meaning
A lazy mid-morning slumbers into afternoon.
We are enjoying a relaxed morning that is slowly turning into afternoon.
Our last day of freedom will end all too soon.
We know that soon we will have to return to our responsibilities and this carefree time will come to an end.
A sunnydown evening, a day without rain.
The evening is pleasant with sunshine and no rain.
If only tomorrow could be like today.
We are cherishing this moment and wishing that tomorrow will also be as good as today.
A sleepless night dawning. Heavy heads on pillows teared.
We are starting a restless night and our heavy hearts are filled with tears.
Aching from longing communion sincere.
We feel a deep pain from wanting to connect with each other genuinely.
You called out my weakness, I led you astray.
You pointed out my vulnerability and I took advantage of our connection.
We were living a teenage dream though society despised our youth.
We felt like we were living in a perfect world, but society frowned upon our youthful and carefree lifestyle.
That isn’t the word of God, just my own truth.
My beliefs and opinions aren't necessarily based in religious teachings.
And only the lonely know where only the lonely go.
People who have felt lonely can understand where other lonely people go.
And that’s into oblivion, rewind, repetition.
Loneliness can make you feel like you're stuck in a loop or trapped in a void, repeating the same patterns.
One day I’ll let the memories go.
Eventually, I will come to terms with the past and let go of the memories.
Call out my weakness. Lead me astray.
You are aware of my vulnerabilities and could potentially manipulate or take advantage of me.
If only tomorrow could be like today.
We are still hoping that tomorrow will be as wonderful as today despite our struggles and worries.
A sunnydown evening, a day without rain.
The evening is still pleasant with sunshine and no rain.
If only tomorrow could be like today.
We are holding onto the hope that tomorrow will also be as joyful and carefree as today.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Graham Trust
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gazzler oakley
Funny how a song comes around that you’ve either forgotten about or didn’t appreciate it in the first place. I remember this and not sure if I liked it but I love it now👍
Leah
Wow instantly fell in love with this song omg! ❤
Samoa Tofia
Very good song..
Love it.
The Vow
Thank you Samoa. 😊
Linda Linda
I agree, beautiful song, lyrics ring truth. such a powerful video. I hope one day you find the will to let the memory go...
Linda Linda
you did it, I caught that smile you sent. It light up my face. It turned my thrown upside-down Thank-you
The Vow
What a lovely comment. Thank you, Linda. The smile you send out comes back to you!
Marlyn Allen
Beautiful song. Who sing this song?
Marlyn Allen
@The Vow what your name. It a beautiful song. But I don't have a love. So it makes me sad
The Vow
Hi Marlyn. I'm glad you like it. I am the singer.