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When In Rome — The Promise
Album: When in Rome
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Released: 1988
Length: 3:35
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If you need a friend
Don't look to a stranger
You know in the end, I'll always be there
But when you're in doubt
And when you're in danger
Take a look all around, and I'll be there

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will

When your day is through
And so is your temper
You know what to do
I'm gonna always be there
Sometimes if I shout
It's not what's intended
These words just come out
With no gripe to bear

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will

I gotta tell you
Need to tell you
Gotta tell you
I've gotta tell you

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me
I promise you, I promise you I will
I will
I will
Comments (69)add comment
This can't be anything less than a 10.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Ah, me, oldster, still riden' the new wave...
Posted 3 years ago by rezadent    [ Reply ]
I love this song{#Roflol}
Posted 6 years ago by kimmcneil    [ Reply ]
Good memories of High School with that one.....
Posted 7 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Kind of a sappy song from a one-hit wonder.  But I've always liked it.  My manly friends chide me for it, but I feel vindicated since RP playes it.
Posted 15 years ago by seedeater    [ Reply ]
This makes me want to play tetherball with Deb.
Posted 15 years ago by xc_para_puravida    [ Reply ]
 djblitz wrote:
Such an amazing throwback, love it!!
 
Yes, please throw it back!

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
an oldie but a goodie. fun blast from the past for an old lady like me! thanks bill!
Posted 15 years ago by amyjpr    [ Reply ]
This just followed a classical piece and yet it works, neat!
Posted 15 years ago by Radio_Dweeb    [ Reply ]
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAh!!! (Yes, I just mentally screamed l like a 12 year old at a Hannah Montana concert.)   This was one of my favorite songs in high school!{#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by purplespider    [ Reply ]
Such an amazing throwback, love it!!
Posted 15 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
A bit too '80s for me. I'm glad I was born in them, so I can't remember :oD.

(Mostly it was my dad insulating me from current music.) 
Posted 15 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
 Verpeiler wrote:
Well, I never heard this before.
 
Really?! How OLD are you? I was a kid in the 80s, but I know this song....

and I *LIKE* it. :)

Posted 15 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
{#Yell} Howard Jones, are you in there??

7.
Posted 15 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
"Too bad, she says you have to go because you're ruining everybody's lives and eating all our steak."

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
HAHA YES!!!!!

 shutter wrote:

"I like your sleeves.  They're real big."

( I know, the song came during the tetherball sequence at the end but...)

 


Posted 15 years ago by lalalisa25    [ Reply ]

"I like your sleeves.  They're real big."

( I know, the song came during the tetherball sequence at the end but...)

Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Jason Donovan. 
Posted 16 years ago by Wittgenstein    [ Reply ]
Bring on the dancing horses...oops...
Posted 16 years ago by Daffodilly    [ Reply ]
nindian wrote:
I keep expecting it to morph into Vienna by Ultravox...

{#Cheesygrin}

Posted 16 years ago by petesku    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
I caught you a delicious bass.
hahaaa
Posted 16 years ago by kundera    [ Reply ]
scottdburnett wrote:
Great segue from Philip Glass!
Second that!!!
Posted 16 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
The album cover is about the only redeeming aspect of the album.
Can't help wondering why the type, which is difficult to read, wasn't placed in that nice big dark a few inches lower...
Posted 16 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
I caught you a delicious bass.
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Verpeiler wrote:
Well, I never heard this before.
Me neither. Who the Fanta is When in Rome?
Posted 16 years ago by 93vx800    [ Reply ]
Tetherball!
Posted 16 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
I like hearing this in the RP mix. Totally unexpected.
Posted 16 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
One of the very few songs that don't fit into the otherwise outstanding RP portfolio. 3/10 at best.
Posted 16 years ago by hopper99    [ Reply ]
acampos wrote:
I know this song could be considered "another one from the late 80's, early 90's" but it was an anthem back then!! I can not say much, it brings back good times... doesn't it?
Well, I never heard this before.
Posted 16 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
blah
Posted 16 years ago by minorking    [ Reply ]
I know this song could be considered "another one from the late 80's, early 90's" but it was an anthem back then!! I can not say much, it brings back good times... doesn't it?
Posted 17 years ago by acampos    [ Reply ]
I was really happy to hear this song played just now. I think it's one of my favourite songs from the 80s. Very sweet and always brings a smile to my face. Thanks RP!!
Posted 17 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
" I am sorry but I am thinking of the right words to say." i got a suggestion for you. how about "we suck!"
Posted 17 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...there were at least a half-dozen frequently-played bands in the late eighties who had this exact same sound: what would one call this (sub)genre?..
Maybe Synth?
Posted 17 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
...there were at least a half-dozen frequently-played bands in the late eighties who had this exact same sound: what would one call this (sub)genre?..
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Ahhh Napoleon Dynamite...
Posted 17 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
Good tune. I always thought this was Depeche Mode.
Posted 17 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
OK--this may not be the greatest song in the history of the world, but I'm enjoying it.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
well *I* like it :)
Posted 17 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
This song just makes me happy.
Posted 17 years ago by MissAmy    [ Reply ]
Blast From the Past!
Posted 17 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
great flashback tune. rest of the album stunk...true one hit wonder.
Posted 17 years ago by newyorkone    [ Reply ]
I keep expecting it to morph into Vienna by Ultravox...
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Great segue from Philip Glass! Good 80s song too.
Posted 17 years ago by scottdburnett    [ Reply ]
When In Rome - The Promise Philip Glass - Escape! Seamless segue!
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
techno crap
Posted 17 years ago by Marina1    [ Reply ]
Never knew who this was... but it always makes me think of happy times even though I can't connect it to any specific memories. A sweet song.
Posted 18 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Never heard of this group. Sounds very 80s. I like the album cover, will suspend judgement on the music.
The album cover is about the only redeeming aspect of the album.
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
mccormry wrote:
only for nostalgias's sake. middle school. a boy and a roller rink party.
Change "middle school" to "high school" for me, and we're on the same page.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
I like the symth drums. They're really big.
Posted 18 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Vote for Pedro!
Posted 18 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Pretty Howard Jonesy. A ho-hum tune, I'd say.
Howard Jonesy? Not. Actually, except for the lack of meaning, lyrical content, and melody, WIR sounds exactly the same.
Posted 18 years ago by jeaster    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Pretty Howard Jonesy. A ho-hum tune, I'd say.
Posted 18 years ago by cas_klein    [ Reply ]
Only 2 things on this album worth checking out: This song, and the hottie on the cover :)
Posted 18 years ago by jeaster    [ Reply ]
only for nostalgias's sake. middle school. a boy and a roller rink party.
Posted 18 years ago by mccormry    [ Reply ]
Pretty Howard Jonesy. A ho-hum tune, I'd say.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Still stands up. Strange when that happens with 80s stuff. heh.
Posted 18 years ago by larz    [ Reply ]
Serious 80's synth on this is a bit hard to take. Giving an extra rating point though because I like the left side of the album cover...
Posted 18 years ago by Waybo    [ Reply ]
OMG! And on Radio Paradise! High school flashbacks INDEED.
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
wow, high school girlfriend flashbacks
Posted 18 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Wow! I haven't heard this song in ... I don't know how long. Never knew who the artist was either. A winner! Thanks!
Posted 18 years ago by number6    [ Reply ]
Happy Valentines day to Napoleon and Deb!
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
YES!
Posted 18 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Icicle Works, or 8 or 10 other bands from the late 80's.
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
What a distinct sound and flashback...ha...I'm the first to comment. Nice addition to the PL, just don't play too often.
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Never heard of this group. Sounds very 80s. I like the album cover, will suspend judgement on the music.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
I guess this made it from the LRC, and in good time, too. Nice song. Makes me feel 15 again.
Posted 18 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]
Hello, Napoleon Dynamite?
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]