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Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley Lyrics


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We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy

I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it

And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

(Ooh, give you up)
(Ooh, give you up)
(Ooh) never gonna give, never gonna give (give you up)
(Ooh) never gonna give, never gonna give (give you up)

We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it

I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley is a classic anthem of love and devotion. The lyrics begin with the famous line "We're no strangers to love," setting the tone for a steadfast and enduring commitment. The singer assures his love interest that he is familiar with the "rules" of love and that he is fully committed to a long-term relationship. He makes it clear that she wouldn't find this level of devotion from any other man.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Never gonna give you up," emphasizing the singer's unwavering loyalty. He promises to never let her down, run around, desert her, or hurt her with lies. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, reflecting the simple message of deep and abiding love.


The second verse focuses on the history the two share, and how they both know how the "game" of love is played. The singer acknowledges that his love interest's heart has been aching, but she's been too shy to express it. He reassures her that he knows what's been going on and that he's in it for the long haul.


Overall, the song is a timeless classic that speaks to the power of true and steadfast love. Its catchy melody and memorable lyrics have made it a beloved anthem for generations.


Line by Line Meaning

We're no strangers to love
We've been in love for a long time


You know the rules and so do I
We know the expectations of a committed relationship


A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
I am ready to fully commit to this relationship


You wouldn't get this from any other guy
No other man is as devoted to you as I am


I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
I want to express my love for you


Gotta make you understand
I need you to know how deeply I care


Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
I will always be there for you


Never gonna run around and desert you
I won't abandon you


Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
I won't hurt you or leave you


Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
I will always be truthful to you


We've known each other for so long
We have a long history together


Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
I know you're hurting but you're hesitant to talk about it


Inside we both know what's been going on
We both understand the difficulties we've been facing


We know the game and we're gonna play it
We will face these challenges together


And if you ask me how I'm feeling
I am always ready to talk about my feelings with you


Don't tell me you're too blind to see
I know you can see that I love you deeply


(Ooh, give you up)


(Ooh, give you up)


(Ooh) never gonna give, never gonna give (give you up)


(Ooh) never gonna give, never gonna give (give you up)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Peter Waterman

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@andtheydanced

Things Rick Astley Will Never Do:
1. Give you up.
2. Let you down.
3. Run around.
4. Desert you.

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@yagrandmacrib

Hey also wont let you cry or tell a lie...Honest man

@Nemofishman

I know lol.

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