This I Swear

Song written by Tony Swain and Pam Sheyne. The third track of the album Now & Forever. Released as a single on 29 January 1996, it did not make much of a chart impression.

Formats

‘This I Swear’ was released on 12″ single, cassette single and CD-single.
See also this page in the discography.

Versions

There are three versions of ‘This I Swear’: the album version, the radio mix and the Wilde Remix.

Music video

A music video was filmed to promote the single. It was directed by Daniela Federici.
Go to this page for more information.

Kim about ‘This I Swear’

Tony Swain played this to me in his studio and I loved it immediately. It is a very intimate song. I love it for its honesty and its simple message of unconditional love. (1)

Credits

Keyboards & programming: Ricky Wilde, Aron Friedman
String arrangement: Aron Friedman
Cello: Rosie Wetters
Viola: Frances Illman
Violin: Prabjote Osahn
Backing vocals: Chris Ballin, Hazel Fernandes
Produced by Ricky Wilde & Serious Rope
Engineered by James Richards

Highest chart positions

Germany: 91 (1 week)
United Kingdom: 46 (1 week)

Interview source

(1) Kim Wilde Fanclub Magazine Christmas 1995


Lyrics

(This I swear…)

Each and every way I can
I will prove to you
I’ve got a fortune in my hands when I’m holding you
Never wanna let you go again
And that’s the truth
I will try and answer all your prayers
This I swear

There’s always a danger
There’s always a fear
Love’s not gonna make it out of here
I’m not asking for perfection
Just want a love that’s true
And in return
I’ll do my best for you
It seems the higher we climb
The further we fall together
But right here, I’ll vow
Baby, I promise you know

Each and every way I can
I will prove to you
I’ve got a fortune in my hands when I’m holding you
Never wanna let you go again
And that’s the truth
I will try and answer all your prayers
This I swear

We each have our moments
Our times of doubt
But I know deep down
Don’t wanna live without you
You’re the exception to the rule
Cos where love’s concerned
I guess I’ve been a fool
I know it’s a long, long road
But as long as we stand together
Right here, I’ll vow
Baby I promise you now

Each and every way I can
I will prove to you
I’ve got a fortune in my hands when I’m holding you
Never wanna let you go again
And that’s the truth
I will try and answer all your prayers
This I swear