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Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up
Barry White Lyrics


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Baby, baby, baby, baby

Uh
Oh baby
Oh baby (keep on)
My baby (keep on doin' it)
(Right on) mm-mm-mm
(Right on doin' it)
You got it together (baby, keep on)
Oh, you got it together baby (right on)
(Keep on doin' it) gotta get it baby, oh, gotta get it
Mm-hmm (my, my, baby, keep on)
I swear you got it together baby (keep on, keep on)

Whatever, whatever
Girl, I'll do it
Forever and ever, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll see you through it

I've got to keep you pleased in every way I can
Gonna give you all of me as much as you can stand
Make love to you right now, that's all I want to do
I know you need it, girl, and you know I need it, too

'Cause I found what the world is searching for
Here, right here, my dear
I don't have to look no more
And all my days
I've hoped and I've prayed
For someone just like you
Make me feel the way you do

Never, never gonna give you up
I'm never, ever gonna stop
Not the way I feel about you
Girl, I just can't live without you
I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause
Quittin' just ain't my shtick
I'm gonna stay right here with you
And do all the things you want me to

Whatever you want
Girl, you got it
And whatever you need
I don't want to see you without it

You've given me much more than words could ever say
And oh, my dear, I'll be right here until my dying day
I don't know just how to say all the things I feel
I just know that I love you so and it gives me such a thrill

'Cause I found what this world is searching for
Here, right here, my dear
I don't have to look no more
And all my days
I've hoped and I've prayed
For someone just like you
Make me feel the way you do

I'm never, never gonna give you up
I'm never, ever gonna stop
Stop the way I feel about you
Girl, I just can't live without you
I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause
Quittin' just ain't my shtick
Gonna stay right here with you
Do all the things you want me to

Whoa, I'm never gonna give you up
I'm never, ever gonna stop
All the things I feel about you
Girl, I just can't live without you
I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause
Quittin' just ain't my shtick

Overall Meaning

In "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up," Barry White sings about his devotion and loyalty to the person he loves. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the lyrics that follow. White repeats the word "baby" several times, emphasizing his passion and desire for his significant other. He urges his lover to keep doing what they are doing, indicating that he is satisfied with their relationship and wants it to continue. He promises to be there for them through thick and thin, doing whatever it takes to keep them happy.


Later in the song, White sings about his willingness to fulfill his lover's desires and give them everything they need. He emphasizes the power of their love, describing it as the one thing that he has been searching for all his life. White pledges to never give up on their relationship, promising to stay with them no matter what happens. The final lines of the song repeat the message of unending commitment, as White sings, "I'm never, ever gonna quit 'cause quittin' just ain't my shtick."


Overall, "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" is a powerful declaration of love and loyalty. White's smooth voice and passionate lyrics make the song a classic that has stood the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, baby, baby, baby
Addressing the listener with affection and endearment, acknowledging their presence in the conversation.


Uh
Expressing uncertainty or hesitation in speech, often used to communicate a pause or a moment of thought.


Oh baby
Continuing to address the listener with endearment, possibly to emphasize their importance or significance in the singer's life.


Oh baby (keep on)
Encouraging the listener to continue with whatever they're doing, whether it be a task or a behavior, and to not give up.


My baby (keep on doin' it)
Continuing to show affection and endearment towards the listener, and emphasizing the importance of persistence and perseverance.


(Right on) mm-mm-mm
Expressing agreement or approval, possibly with the listener's behavior or actions.


(Right on doin' it)
Reiterating the singer's agreement and approval of the listener's actions or behaviors, and encouraging them to continue in the same vein.


You got it together (baby, keep on)
Acknowledging the listener's competence and ability, and encouraging them to continue pursuing their goals or behaviors with confidence.


Oh, you got it together baby (right on)
Reiterating the listener's competence and ability, and expressing further approval and encouragement.


(Keep on doin' it) gotta get it baby, oh, gotta get it
Encouraging the listener to continue pursuing their goals with determination, and emphasizing the importance of getting what they want or need.


Mm-hmm (my, my, baby, keep on)
Expressing agreement or approval of the listener's actions, and emphasizing the singer's support and encouragement.


I swear you got it together baby (keep on, keep on)
Using stronger language to reiterate the listener's competence and ability, and to emphasize the importance of persistence and determination.


Whatever, whatever
Indicating a willingness to do whatever the listener wants or needs, possibly to show their dedication or loyalty.


Girl, I'll do it
Using gendered language to address the listener, and expressing a commitment to meeting their needs or desires.


Forever and ever, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Emphasizing the singer's commitment and dedication to the listener, and indicating that this will be a long-term relationship.


I'll see you through it
Using language to indicate support and encouragement, and expressing a desire to help the listener overcome any obstacles they may encounter.


I've got to keep you pleased in every way I can
Indicating a desire to make the listener happy, and to do all that is within the artist's power to ensure their satisfaction.


Gonna give you all of me as much as you can stand
Using language to indicate the singer's willingness to give their all to the listener, and to provide as much support or love as they need or want.


Make love to you right now, that's all I want to do
Using language to express the singer's sexual desire for the listener, and indicating a desire for physical intimacy.


I know you need it, girl, and you know I need it, too
Using language to communicate understanding and empathy, and indicating that the artist and listener have similar needs and desires.


'Cause I found what the world is searching for
Emphasizing the rarity of what the artist has found in the listener, and indicating that they feel incredibly fortunate to have met them.


Here, right here, my dear
Using affectionate language to address the listener, and emphasizing their importance and significance to the artist.


I don't have to look no more
Indicating that the singer no longer needs to search for love or companionship, as they have found it in the listener.


And all my days
Using language to indicate that the artist has been searching for love and companionship for a long time, possibly to further emphasize the rarity of what they have found.


I've hoped and I've prayed
Using language to communicate the singer's intense desire for love and companionship, and the lengths to which they have gone to find it.


For someone just like you
Indicating that the singer's search for love and companionship was very specific, and that the listener is a perfect match for them.


Make me feel the way you do
Using language to indicate the profound effect that the listener has had on the singer, and expressing a desire to continue feeling that way.


Never, never gonna give you up
Using expressive language to indicate the artist's commitment to the listener, and to express their intent to stay together for a long time.


I'm never, ever gonna stop
Further emphasizing the artist's commitment to the listener, and indicating that nothing will come between them.


Not the way I feel about you
Using language to indicate the strength of the singer's feelings for the listener, and to express a desire to continue feeling that way.


Girl, I just can't live without you
Using language to indicate the singer's dependence on the listener, and to express how important they are to them.


Quittin' just ain't my shtick
Using colloquial language to indicate that the artist does not give up easily, and that they are committed to persevering with the listener.


I'm gonna stay right here with you
Using language to indicate the artist's commitment to the listener, and to express desire to stay close to them physically and emotionally.


And do all the things you want me to
Using language to communicate the artist's willingness to meet the listener's needs and desires, and to prioritize their happiness and satisfaction.


Whatever you want
Indicating that the singer is willing to provide the listener with whatever they need or want, possibly to further emphasize their deep commitment.


Girl, you got it
Using language to acknowledge the listener's competency and ability, and to communicate admiration and respect for them.


And whatever you need
Reiterating the singer's willingness to meet the listener's needs and desires, and to prioritize their happiness and satisfaction.


I don't want to see you without it
Using language to indicate the singer's desire to ensure the listener has everything they need, and to emphasize their support and encouragement.


You've given me much more than words could ever say
Using language to communicate the listener's profound impact on the singer's life, and to express gratitude and appreciation for them.


And oh, my dear, I'll be right here until my dying day
Emphasizing the artist's commitment to the listener, and indicating that they will be together for a long time, possibly for eternity.


I don't know just how to say all the things I feel
Using language to indicate the difficulty of putting feelings into words, and possibly to express the profundity of the artist's feelings for the listener.


I just know that I love you so and it gives me such a thrill
Using language to communicate the singer's intense feelings of love and excitement, and to express how thrilling it is to be with the listener.


Whoa, I'm never gonna give you up
Using exclamatory language to express the singer's deep commitment to the listener, and to communicate how serious they are about staying together.


All the things I feel about you
Reiterating the intensity of the artist's feelings for the listener, and indicating that these feelings are multi-faceted and complex.


I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause
Using language to communicate the artist's determination and perseverance, and to reiterate the importance of staying together.


Gonna stay right here with you
Using language to indicate the artist's desire to stay close to the listener, and to prioritize their relationship over all else.


Do all the things you want me to
Reiterating the singer's commitment to meeting the listener's needs and desires, and to doing all that is within their power to make them happy.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry White

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@francescocali8647

A man who created his own genre, a true legend.

@elizabethmacedo3126

Falta poner la letra de la cancion

@brettcurtis5710

The Walrus of Lurv... a legend!

@sjsouljah7368

Isaac Hayes, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Teddy Pendergrass in that same genre

@samuelsalazar1976

Yes 👏🏻 🎶 he was

@arohawhite2990

ABSOLUTE LEGEND
UNIQUE VOICE
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@TheRealBiggDeal

Singer, songwriter, composer, producer = Genius. Barry was in a category all by himself. Nobody else was able to do it like him.

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@johnfordham7434

This man's recordings, along with many others should be stored in a place similar to where they're storing seeds in case of disasters. It's our heritage and it should never be lost. R.I.P. Barry White.

@fatimadossantoslima7488

Muito boa

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