Barry Eugene Carter (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003), better known by hi… Read Full Bio ↴Barry Eugene Carter (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003), better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer and songwriter. A two-time Grammy Award winner known for his bass voice and romantic image, his greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring soul, funk, and disco songs such as his two biggest hits: "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything".

White recorded 20 studio albums during the course of his career, but multiple versions and compilations were released worldwide that were certified gold, 41 of which also attained platinum status. White had 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, with worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million records, and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His influences included James Cleveland, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye.

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Studio albums
I've Got So Much to Give (1973)
Stone Gon' (1973)
Can't Get Enough (1974)
Just Another Way to Say I Love You (1975)
Let the Music Play (1976)
Is This Whatcha Wont? (1976)
Barry White Sings for Someone You Love (1977)
The Man (1978)
I Love to Sing the Songs I Sing (1979)
The Message Is Love (1979)
Sheet Music (1980)
Barry & Glodean (With Glodean White) (1981)
Beware! (1981)
Change (1982)
Dedicated (1983)
The Right Night & Barry White (1987)
The Man Is Back! (1989)
Put Me in Your Mix (1991)
The Icon Is Love (1994)
Staying Power (1999)

05. 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 Ya Up," Barry White expresses his devotion and commitment to his lover. He promises to always be there for her no matter what, and he will keep her pleased in every possible way. He expresses his desire to love her deeply and passionately, saying that making love to her is all he wants to do. White declares that he has found what the world is searching for in her and that he will never, ever stop loving her. He repeats the refrain “Never, never gonna give you up” as a heartfelt promise to be by her side always.

The song is a beautiful expression of eternal love and commitment from a man to a woman. White’s deep baritone voice oozes with the kind of emotion that many people aspire to in their expressions of love. The way he builds the song up, starting with the commitment to “keep on doing it” and ending with the unbreakable promise of never giving up, is a testament to the depth of his feelings for his lover.

Overall, "Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up" is a timeless classic that draws in listeners with its passionate expression of love and commitment. The song has stood the test of time, and White’s voice, lyrics, and melody continue to touch people’s hearts to this day.

Line by Line Meaning

Keep on
Don't stop what you're doing

Keep on doing it
Continue with your actions and behavior

Right on oh oh oh
You're doing everything perfectly

Right on doing it
Continue doing everything perfectly

Baby keep on
My love, don't stop what you're doing

Wherever, wherever girl I'll do it
I'll do anything for you, anywhere you need me

Forever and ever, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll love you for all of eternity

I'll see you through it
I'll support you through anything you go through

I've got to keep you pleased in every way I can
I'll do everything I can to make you happy

Gonna give you all of me
I'll be completely devoted to you

As much as you can stand
I'll give you everything I have to offer, as much as you can handle

Make love to you right now, that's all I want to do
I want to express my love physically, right this moment

I know you need it, girl, and you know I need it, too
We both desire physical intimacy and connection

'Cause I found what the world is searching for Here, right here, my dear I don't have to look no more
I've found my soulmate and don't need to search for love anymore

And, oh, my babe, I hoped and I prayed for someone Just like you to make me feel the way you do
I dreamed of finding someone like you who makes me feel so loved and happy

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'll never leave you or stop loving you because I can't imagine living without you

I'm never ever gonna quit, 'Cause quitin' just ain't my schtick I'm gonna stay right here with you Do all the things you want me to
I'm committed to staying with you and doing anything you ask of me

Whatever you want, girl, you got it, And whatever you need, I don't want to see you without it,
I'll give you anything and everything you need or desire, I never want to see you unhappy

You've given me much more than words could ever say And oh, my dear, I'll be right here until my dying day
You've given me an immense amount of love and happiness, and I'll always be by your side until I die

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
I struggle to find the words to describe my love for you, but just the thought of you fills me with joy

Oh I 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'll never leave you or stop loving you because my feelings for you are so strong, I can't imagine life without you

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Written by: Barry White

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