You Promised a Lifetime

You Promised a Lifetime
EP by Myles Smith
Released	29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Length	17:46
Label	It's Okay to Feel Sony UK
Producer	Peter Fenn
Myles Smith chronology
You Promised a Lifetime (2024) A Minute... (2024)
Singles from You Promised a Lifetime
"My Home" Released: 13 October 2023 "Solo" Released: 15 November 2023 "Behind" Released: 27 December 2023 "River" Released: 16 February 2024 "Betting on Us" Released: 15 March 2024

You Promised a Lifetime is the debut extended play (EP) by British singer and songwriter Myles Smith. It was announced on 23 February 2024 released on 29 March 2024 by It's Okay to Feel and Sony Music Entertainment UK. ^{[1] [2]}

Upon release, Smith said "This title represents a profound, yet neutral statement, which gains meaning through the perspective of the person reading it. With the project, my own stories, and the stories of those around me were used to create it, but it's the stories and journeys of those listening who truly give it life, depending on where you are in life and what you are feeling. I hope it gives space to people to unlock their own meanings." ^[3]

The album debuted at number 30 on the UK Album Downloads Chart, but peaked at number 18 in January 2025 following his BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award win. ^[4]

The EP was supported with his second headline tour, The Not So Slightly Less Lonely Tour through May and June 2024. ^[3]

An acoustic version of the EP was released digitally on 3 May 2024.

Reception

Justine Kostka from Melo Maniacs said "Myles Smith's debut EP, You Promised a Lifetime, is a rich composition of emotions and experiences woven into six captivating songs." Kostka continued saying "Each song offers a unique perspective, delving into themes of love, loss, resilience and hope". ^[5]

Damien Morris from The Guardian said "A passionate purveyor of anthemic folk-pop with an alt-country vibe, everything this Luton singer-songwriter has released so far sounds like a hit" calling the EP a "superb debut". ^[6]

Track listing

You Promised a Lifetime track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"My Home"	Myles Smith Peter Fenn	Peter Fenn	3:26
2.	"River"	Smith Fenn Jesse Fink	Fenn	2:36
3.	"Solo"	Smith Fenn	Fenn	3:19
4.	"Behind"	Smith Fenn Fink	Fenn	3:18
5.	"Sweet Love"	Smith Fenn Stephen Day Dominic Martinez	Fenn Dominic Martinez	2:29
6.	"Betting On Us"	Smith Fenn Steph Jones Suriel Hess	Fenn	2:35
Total length:				17:46

You Promised a Lifetime (Acoustic) track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Solo" (piano version)	3:13
2.	"My Home" (acoustic)	3:44
3.	"River" (acoustic)	2:48
4.	"Sweet Love" (acoustic)	2:38
5.	"Betting On Us" (acoustic)	2:54
6.	"Behind" (acoustic)	3:41
7.	"Solo" (acoustic)	2:53
Total length:		21:54

Charts

Chart performance for You Promised a Lifetime

Chart (2024–2025)	Peak position
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [7]	18
UK Americana Albums (OCC) [8]	6
UK Folk Albums (OCC) [9]	1

References

1. "Myles Smith announces debut EP You Promised A Lifetime and new tour dates". hot press. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
2. "Myles Smith releases his debut EP 'You Promised a Lifetime'". Planet Radio. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
3. "Myles Smith debut EP You Promised A Lifetime out now". music-news. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
4. "BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year 24". BBC Music . Retrieved 2 May 2025.
5. "EP Review: You Promised a Lifetime by Myles Smith". Melo Maniacs. March 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
6. "One to watch: Myles Smith". The Guardian . 18 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
7. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
8. "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
9. "Official Folk Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 9 August 2025.