Peak
5
Weeks
26
Score
5,052
Chart Year
2000
The music video was shot at Redwood National Park and San Francisco's Embarcadero in 2000 by Dave Meyers. During the video shoot, Justin Timberlake and Joey Fatone ended up exploring Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary without paying for tickets. Both members were eventually caught when they reached Al Capone's cell, and let off with a warning.[4] It debuted on an episode of TRL on October 27, 2000.
'N Sync became wildly popular after their first album was released, and when their label was looking for songs for their follow-up, they asked Richard Marx if he had any songs that would be good for the group. Marx lied and said he did, then wrote "This I Promise You," made a demo, and sent it to the label, who not only wanted the song, but wanted Marx to produce it as well, which he did. About two weeks later he went to Florida where 'N Sync were recording at a secret location since they were getting so much attention. The song was a big hit, and helped Marx made a transition into writing and producing songs for others in addition to his solo work. A few years later, he won the Song Of The Year Grammy for "Dance With My Father," which he wrote with Luther Vandross. Working with 'N Sync, Marx had an inkling that Justin Timberlake would break out as a star. He says that during downtime, Timberlake would be playing music or working on songs, while the other guys would play ping pong or talk on their cell phones.
Oh, oh [Verse 1: Justin Timberlake] When the visions around you Bring tears to your eyes And all that surrounds you Are secrets and lies [Pre-Chorus: Justin] I'll be your strength I'll give you hope Keeping your faith when it's gone The one you should call Was standing there all along [Chorus: *NSYNC, Justin] And I will take you in my arms And hold you right where you belong Til' the day my life is through This I promise you This I promise you [Verse 2: J.C. Chasez] I've loved you forever In lifetimes before And I promise you never Will you hurt anymore [Pre-Chorus: J.C.] I give you my word I give you my heart This is a battle we've won And with this vow Forever has now begun [Chorus: *NSYNC, J.C.] Just close your eyes (close your eyes) Each loving day (each loving day) And know this feeling won't go away (no) Til' the day my life is through This I promise you This I promise you You might also like Bleeding Love Leona Lewis All of Me John Legend Say You Won’t Let Go James Arthur [Bridge: J.C. Chasez, *NSYNC] Over and over I thought (over and over I thought) When I hear you call Without you in my life, baby I just wouldn't be living at all [Chorus: *NSYNC, J.C. Chasez, Justin Timberlake] And I will take you in my arms (I will take you in my arms) And hold you right where you belong (right where you belong) Til' the day my life is through This I promise you, babe Just close your eyes each loving day (each loving day) And know this feeling won't go away (no) Every word I say is true This I promise you Every word I say is true This I promise you Ooh, I promise you
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30, 2000 | 68 | 58 |
| 2 | Oct 7, 2000 | 31 | 95 |
| 3 | Oct 14, 2000 | 19 | 107 |
| 4 | Oct 21, 2000 | 15 | 111 |
| 5 | Oct 28, 2000 | 11 | 115 |
| 6 | Nov 4, 2000 | 6 | 120 |
| 7 | Nov 11, 2000 | 7 | 119 |
| 8 | Nov 18, 2000 | 7 | 119 |
| 9 | Nov 25, 2000 | 6 | 120 |
| 10 | Dec 2, 2000 | 5 | 121 |
| 11 | Dec 9, 2000 | 6 | 120 |
| 12 | Dec 16, 2000 | 7 | 119 |
| 13 | Dec 23, 2000 | 10 | 116 |
| 14 | Dec 30, 2000 | 12 | 114 |
| 15 | Jan 6, 2001 | 11 | 115 |
| 16 | Jan 13, 2001 | 9 | 117 |
| 17 | Jan 20, 2001 | 11 | 115 |
| 18 | Jan 27, 2001 | 12 | 114 |
| 19 | Feb 3, 2001 | 20 | 106 |
| 20 | Feb 10, 2001 | 22 | 104 |