Girls Aloud - The Promise (Live at The BRIT Awards, 2009)

The live 'The Promise' video at The BRIT Awards, 2009. Taken from Girls Aloud’s album Out Of Control.
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Lyrics below:
1, 2, 3, 4
Everythin′ he does, better than anythin' ordinary
Everythin′ he wants, he gets, cause everythin'
He does is kinda necessary
I believe in love, tell me, can anythin' last forever
Life can live up to love
With a hand on my heart, I′m never sayin′ never
You're gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin′ at all, nothin' that I do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin′ to fade, startin' to fade (fade)
You′re gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin' at all, that I cannot do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin' to fade, startin′ to fade
Maybe next time I′ll take a ride on by
I wanna feel you near
'Cause I can′t play this like I'm into now
My Aladdins lamp is down
And I gotta fear, oh baby, right here
Givin′ up, just looking into windows, yeah
I've had enough of wishin′, I've found you
Baby don't you know
I′ve had as much as I can take of fallin′, yeah
Got a lot to learn 'bout ridin′ through
'Cause you′re gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin' at all, nothin′ that I do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin' to fade, startin' to fade (fade)
You′re gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin′ at all, that I cannot do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin' to fade, startin′ to fade
Here I am
Walkin' Primrose
Wonderin′ when I'm gonna see you again
So here I am
Walkin′ Primrose
Wonderin' when I'm gonna see you again
I got my hands all ready to touch your soul
I′m gonna get the energy to wire me close to you
Got my eyes on the prize I see
Are you watching me, baby?
′Cause my heart is turnin' to solid gold
And my head is sayin′: honey too good to be true
Oh, one look in your glitter eyes
How else tellin' me every time
′Cause you're gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin′ at all, nothin' that I do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin' to fade, startin′ to fade (fade)
You′re gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin' at all, that I cannot do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin′ to fade, startin' to fade
Maybe it′s not that hard to know you
Maybe we'll make it up and go
Maybe we′ll work things out
There's only one way up and one way down, I know
If you wanna convince me, start again
If you wanna be with me in my arms
'Cause you′re gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin′ at all, nothin' that I do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin′ to fade, startin' to fade (fade)
You′re gonna make me, make me love you
Nothin' at all, that I cannot do
The promise I made, the promise I made
Is startin′ to fade, startin' to fade
(Maybe next time I'll take a ride on by)
(I wanna feel you near)
(Maybe next time I′ll take a ride on by)

[@glennhoddle10]

Nicola low key was the best singer who got better as she aged.....and her natural beauty still takes my breath away even today in 2024.

[@anastazialee7717]

To this day, this is their best live performance of this song

[@jaggass]

The best song they've ever done.

[@omardj13]

For me The Best live versión Is the raw versión on Jonathan Ross show

[@Rickyrickytan-1]

Crikey, Sarah had it all, the voice, the looks, the charisma! Such a shame she has passed away RIP

[@danielforsyth9073]

She had a unique voice and personality gone too young such a tragedy the pandemic stopped her getting checked and treated earlier x

[@oliverdesvaux]

Agree with everything you said there except the voice! Sorry - she’s shouting here and bang AVERAGE vocalist

[@deballen1044]

@@danielforsyth9073 I know so many people not had cancer operations cos of covid

[@missdoglover1644]

@@oliverdesvaux she’s certainly not average and she had one of the best voices. RIP Sarah.

[@oliverdesvaux]

@@missdoglover1644 pls check out her singing THREADS live before you talk such nonsense again to me. RIP

[@joeyhughes1413]

Obliterates any argument that they couldn't perform live. Stunning

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@Willlll1m]

Sarah blew me away on this performance, that note she holds before the final chorus is EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!

[@adeniran77]

I played 100 times today, I must confess.

[@anne-mariesherlock3332]

RIP lovely Sarah 💔

[@oliverdesvaux]

I actually think she’s shouting - not much tone and texture. The gibger one is the best voice; and I’m in no way biased- I am a grade 8 vocalist - just judging what I hear)

[@oliverdesvaux]

@@beanstaIkjack your mum

[@beanstaIkjack]

​@@oliverdesvaux A grade 8 Vocalist, he scoffs. You sound like a jerk. A jerk nobody has heard of and likely never will

[@lyndawest5329]

R.I.P Sarah Nicole Harding. 17/11/81-05/09/21 you will be missed. And never forgotten. Another angel who’s gained her angel wings.

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@tracyhartigan1601]

Our walking primrose, so very talented xxx

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@richardsmith7878]

Sarah’s vocals are so underrated. Poor girl she had it all 💔💔

[@oliverdesvaux]

She had it all but certainly NOT the voice - sorry! Nothing distinctive or remotely unique about her voice IMO

[@LWYRUP05]

@@oliverdesvaux wtf how

[@oliverdesvaux]

@@LWYRUP05 she’s shouting bro- “here I am - a walking primrose”. Listen back- no tone or texture to that sound. The ginger one has the best voice in this snippet of the song, but she’s only singing for like 5 seconds! 😂 (Guess she was deemed not as pretty as the others eh?) 😂

[@maxamillion6726]

@@oliverdesvaux Bullshit!

[@tjsquibbofficial]

@@oliverdesvaux Delusional. It's called belting. Besides, in terms of everything, this is how the members of Girls Aloud are vocally: 1. Nadine 2. Sarah 3. Nicola 4. Cheryl 5. Kimberly

[@Celtact09]

Rest in Peace Sarah. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice and your great talent brought great joy to the world.

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@nzarinaali9801]

Too young when she passed away. Never got the chance to marry, have children, see the rest of the world. Too sad, my condolences to Sarah's family

[@5mini5]

It is tragic she died young but not because she didn’t have kids. Not all women desire kids. You sound like her life was wasted because she had no kids meh

[@nzarinaali9801]

@@5mini5 you're right, not everyone is into children. Whatever Sarah wanted in life, it was cut short due to this cruel illness. It's so unfair when you think about it, there are so many terrible people in this world that their lives seems to go on and on like those evil dictators. Just so unfair ☹

[@r.ssmartin]

​@@5mini5 she did want kids tho

[@Aaron-MackHartford]

She definitely went too soon😢

[@Aaron-MackHartford]

@@r.ssmartinShe definitely want them. But she couldn’t find, anyone to have it with.

[@andresescobar7337]

Oh and that final falsetto by Nadine...just glorious👏👏👏

[@obibraxton2232]

Andrés Escobar Sermeño was actually head voice I think very beautiful 👏

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@harryturner9907]

The world will never get to hear Sarah do that high note after the “baby” ever again, it’s a true shame RIP

[@salmabegum298]

I just want to meet Nicola Roberts once and tell her how much she inspires me 😭fanmail doesn't do justice to how much respect I have for this woman.

[@CandleLight1974]

How beautiful are Nadine, Nicola and Sarah? Looks and voice.

[@pastcineo]

it's impossible for me to listen to The Promise and not think about that amazing climax moment by Sarah.

[@kianfranklin4970]

I think after seeing nicola performing on The masked singer this year, it just proves that she deserved more attention

[@rosiexxx3407]

YESSSSSS HIT IT QUEEN!

[@justjake2314]

Nicola has such an amazing voice !!!

[@msmagpie5620]

Apparently she is a very nasty person (just saying).

[@kianfranklin4970]

@@msmagpie5620 could that be from not getting enough attention in the group and be pushed from the back? I guess until you meet her yourself, you can’t really know

[@jacinthpearson7716]

Cheryl got all the attention based solely on her looks. Can't sing, can't dance. And yes, her many high profile marriages.

[@SiobhanSampson1997]

These girls were so underrated! They deserved way more!

[@YYH2S]

Yes ❤

[@tilltil09]

Nadine made this band omg , Sarah 🙏

[@thomas83344]

Nadine and Sarah were phenominal here, in the GA days I would have said they were the best vocally but I think Nicola has the strongest vocals now since watching masked singer. I love them all tho :)

[@pastcineo]

Gorgeous finale by Nadine!

[@kotence]

HERE I AAAAAM, WALKING PRIMROOOSE... love Sarah so much, going all out, giving it all she has. i love them all. this performance is incredible. an evergreen.

[@jimmorrison3756]

Rest in peace Sarah So young so beautiful So sadly taken from this world Lord please keep Sarah forever safe and peacefully in heaven We loved her but you loved her that bit more You're not gone until you're forgotten Sarah, and we will never ever forget you". Walking Primrose 🌹💔🙏

[@cheekytyke]

These girls have something that is totally unique. They just make me smile. The girls will totally honour Sarah ❤

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@janysmahoney9593]

Sarah,,, OMG; Wat a natural BEAUTY.abso stunning.Defo my favourite. 60s Twiggy hairstyle just re-enhances her natural beauty

[@horacioquintana2263]

Nobody knows them in Latin America but I remember running into this presentation by pure chance and it got stuck somewhere in my mind. Years later I started looking it up and I found out who Girls Aloud had been. They were/are incredible as a group. I don't understand people's strong favouritism though. Every girl added something to the group and it just worked.

[@Rose-yj1bi]

I'm Chilean and with my best friend we felt so alone when we talked about them, we stan them since around the Chemistry era, we love them so much, until today

[@wolfsamuels2357]

Well said friend

[@wolfsamuels2357]

Well said freind

[@guyperry4010]

Bien dicho

[@jac85almeida]

Latin America loves Girls Aloud!!! Sending lots of love to our beloved Sarah ❤️

[@andresescobar7337]

Watching this after all these years still makes me feel proud as a fan. Perhaps Girls Aloud wasn't the most globally recognized girl group but they will always be one of the most iconic girl groups and so is this performance💗

[@janthomson7697]

Much better than Spice Girls.

[@joanneskelton9304]

​@@janthomson7697 🤣 Spice girls are the best selling Girl group of all time try harder ... Girls aloud are the best group of the 00s though I adored them.

[@EdelweisSusie]

Sarah and Nadine carried this group with their powerful vocals - I love this song. Interesting to note that despite all their talent, beauty and wealth none of them bar Kim has achieved a happy marriage.

[@metehanasaroz7889]

These girls are just ICONIC! Pity they have no chance to reunion.

[@Disbelieverfulful]

Is that Nadine singing the high ad-libs at the end? I love it!

[@juniordionizio]

Sarah

[@sopriyebeverly5947]

Nadine

[@shireennoorashour3834]

Yeah she’s amazing

[@imranhakim3908]

Sopriye Dodiyi-Manuel sarah okay

[@mavericklad1]

Clearly Nadine in the last chorus

[@TheNumbr1]

Loving Nicola ♥

[@senasenasena]

Coming back here with a broken hearted watching Sarah killing on the vocals, girl we'll miss you

[@gwynforedwards2429]

For girls aloud were the best girl group around ps it's a shame that beautiful gorgeous stunning and with charisma and charm that Sarah Harding is not going to be around anymore on stage with her band mates rip rest in peace Sarah harding

[@suecole5543]

Brilliant. Classy ladies .rip Sarah 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rubycain2561]

Now nadien is signing this in the jungle with Caitlin Jenner :)

[@lilyfeatherstone6462]

What a performance 12 years later still my favourite Girl aloud performance R.I.P Sarah❤️

[@MrLg55555]

Absolutely in tears watching this now. I wasn't a Girls fan, but first time I heard this, wow!!! This tune will stand the test of time, I have no doubt..... Easily sits in my top 20 and this from a Clash, Bowie, Wonder, Beatles, Killers etc fan!!!

[@shaunhoward3166]

Rip darling lady!!!! 🌞❤️💙

[@amiewhite3837]

All the Girls Aloud songs bring back SO many happy memories throughout my 20's. They are awesome. Always loved Sarah, so REAL and if there was one who would have been your friend in the group, I think it would have been her. It's hard to understand, but I truly believe there is a bigger picture that we will only understand when its out turn to go. RIP Sarah ❤️

[@sarahsue4065]

Love your comment x

[@LuzdoSol00]

Same!! Xx

[@kerrycampbell3410]

Brilliant singer she was

[@danielpower2779]

Nadine is just on another level with her power vocals

[@gemmaaboagye8951]

Beautiful outfits. Fanastic performance

[@thierrydevant7690]

They all looked so good.

[@Angela-xv1cv]

Miss you Sarah sing your heart out in heaven beautiful one RIPx 🕊️🌹🙏🏻❤️

[@IanSir20]

Sarah ate this performance

[@YYH2S]

She was brilliant here

[@beverleyleach3198]

Bless you sweetheart X

[@MediaArchive2-z9f]

Love the Moulin Rouge references.

[@garethlloyd7103]

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[@normanwong6129]

Such a lovely song the vocals wer great they all had their own parts carried it along beautifully cant believe sarah is gone bless her RIP fly high angel!!!

[@RRADOMAL]

I still can’t believe she’s gone

[@TheSmiler62]

Cheryl,s vocals.......Atrocious !!!!!!

[@YYH2S]

No

[@deebee9151]

Sarah, wow, you had it all girl

[@JonathanFParsons]

That was a great performance rip Sarah H 😥

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@nicolabramley6768]

Sarah was amazing such a loss ,

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@louisecrouch7724]

God bless Sarah xxxxxx peace be with you beautiful lady xxxxx

[@jackiehankin3859]

Wow Sarah

[@Logick]

Goodnight, God Bless, Sarah x

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@UncleSpicey]

RIP Sarah❤️

[@YYH2S]

Glad they won a brit award ❤

[@Pixel1962]

The kind of track that gives ‘pop music’ a good name…❤❤

[@DavidJohnson-yq4nz]

Just Fab u lous

[@antonytjp]

See that moment when Cheryl tried to harmonise with Nadine 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it was SOO BAD… Nadine, Sarah, and Nicola are the best singers for sure

[@mattyroderick3196]

Rest In Peace Sarah, you absolute goddess

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@joanneburgess4775]

I love girls aload lovely group

[@JamieVauxnut1]

I wa s12 watching this and i really loved them, especially Cheryl and Kimberly... 🍑🍉🍉👀

[@davidevans3227]

came here cos feeling sad.. still sparkling though.. still got it.. x peace now x

[@hannavidasamardzijamatul5648]

RIP beautiful Sarah 🙏

[@loliklola157]

goodbye sarah we'll miss you 😥

[@leamwinters702]

Why is everyone speaking about Cheryl and Nadine, YES! They Are amazing! But that note Sarah hit was OUTSTANDING! Wow! Go on girl!

[@skad5971]

Flat note. She was screaming not belting.

[@adeniran77]

The note was everything; I have had it on repeat all day...

[@Emmet-do4jq]

Nadine is so good, by far the most talented in this group!

[@Stewart-z8p]

Promise girls aloud tragic loss Sarah harding fantastic voice

[@lonelyhorse5313]

Sarah💔💔💔 GUYS PLEASE STREAM AND BUT I'LL STAND BY YOU ON ITUNES TO GET TO NUMBER.1 FOR SARAH❤

[@GeekNationReport]

God, now that they split up I found about the Girls... obsessed with The Promise and Something New

[@tourous4life]

Sarah just struggles to finish that note smoothly...!

[@louiseleblanc4900]

Sarah our Primrose always in our heart ❤️

[@itsgeorgefriend4213]

Come through with the vocals Nic♥️😏

[@debblackmore7460]

Absolutely beautiful well done RIP beautiful lady shine in heaven you always shined on earth our hearts forever diamonds are forever xxxxx

[@HoboHeaven]

Only know this Song and lost my Heart at Cheryl. Rip sarah.

[@vic_daher]

ICONIC

[@samanthaisaacson4590]

Love this performance, rest in peace Sarah

[@paulcharles8142]

RIP Sarah x

[@xoACC]

RIP Sarah ♥️

[@justsaying2807]

Classy, gorgeous, song great, voices good... Sarah was stunning. RIP lovely gal.

[@julie8245]

Rip Sarah x

[@YYH2S]

❤

[@markkofi8522]

One of the best Brit performances in my opinion. Not a huge fan but they absolutely knocked this out the park. Especially the Irish lass. 👏🏾👌🏾

[@peterprice-patrickofpenkri1898]

Who's here because we want these girls back?

[@ekx5120]

Oh this ship has sailed, brother

[@theresaobrien5077]

Nadine is the best she carries them the whole way

[@stephenturner6075]

I agree. I thought she was brilliant and Cheryl was shite.

[@catherinejackson6571]

And flights of angels will guide thee to thy rest

[@louisea6129]

Sarah made this song, amazing vocals. R.i.p beautiful angel xxx

[@alisonmez6713]

Awesome amazing beautiful ❤

[@angelamartin5003]

Think the girl's are fabulous singing this brilliant song.

[@sparkesman1980]

Too be honest.....you never realize what you had until it has gone......i always put these girls above the Spice girls.....outstanding live vocals and stage presence. Unfortunately now all gone since Sahra sadly passed away

[@gregorybrooks1775]

Rest in peace Sarah

[@shahidaabdulkhabeer1670]

Gone too soon. RIP Sarah Harding. You were the best of the rest 😪😪🌹🇿🇦

[@barney1963]

Good job they had Nadine and Sarah ♥️

[@obibraxton2232]

Sarah was amazing here vocally and looked gorgeee !! 😍 May she rest in power 💗

[@olly2004]

4:11 ... wow

[@thierrydevant7690]

Girls Aloud, one missed

[@katelynmartin7846]

I love girls aloud best girlband in the world

[@Iodophor1]

RIP SARAH you beautiful soul 💔💕🥀🧚‍♀️🤘

[@keithhandley2314]

2024 tour gettin booked

[@YYH2S]

It was amazing 🎉

[@juliamosbach4277]

RIP Sarah. This was one of the songs where her voice was very hearable.

[@meawanderlust]

I can't believe they only have one brit award!

[@ekx5120]

Well there's hardly one or two singers in the band so...