The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA in August 2010 and was ranked #100 on Billboard's Hot 100 songs of 2009 list. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2010.
Never Say Never
Fray Lyrics
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Rather do without
And just hold a smile
Falling in and out of love
Ashamed and proud of
Together all the while
You can never say never while we don't know it
Younger now than we were before
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Picture you're the queen of everything
Far as the eye can see
Under your command
I will be your guardian when all is crumbling
Steady your hand
You can never say never while we don't know it
Time, time and time again
Younger now than we were before
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
We're falling apart,
And we're coming together,
Again and again
We're crawling apart,
But we're falling together,
Falling together
Together again
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
The song Never Say Never by The Fray is a powerful ballad about the unpredictability of love and relationships. The opening lines suggest that there are certain aspects of a relationship that are better left unsaid or unspoken. The singer implies that they'd rather not bring up certain subjects, but keep it to themselves, even if they have to put on a façade and smile instead. The lines "Falling in and out of love, ashamed and proud of, together all the while" suggests that despite being imperfect, their love for each other remains strong.
The chorus "You can never say never while we don't know it, time and time again, younger now than we were before, don't let me go" indicates that the couple is aware that the future is unpredictable and that they must always remain hopeful. Regardless of any doubts, they should always believe that their love can overcome any obstacle. The singer acknowledges they have grown as a couple and how they're only moving forward because of their significant other.
The bridge "Picture you're the queen of everything, Far as the eye can see, Under your command, I will be your guardian when all is crumbling, Steady your hand" is a promise of support and protection through thick and thin. The singer is saying they will stand by their partner, even during the most vulnerable times. The song's message is about fighting for a relationship, not giving up on each other, and embracing the uncertainty of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Some things we don't talk about
Rather do without
And just hold a smile
There are certain issues that we prefer to avoid discussing and just choose to stay silent while keeping a fake smile.
Falling in and out of love
Ashamed and proud of
Together all the while
Our relationship is constantly fluctuating, and we experience a multitude of emotions, both positive and negative, but we're still together through it all.
You can never say never while we don't know it
Time and time again
Younger now than we were before
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
We shouldn't make definitive statements about the future when we're uncertain about what it holds. Despite the ups and downs, we're still growing and learning from our experiences, and we want to stay together.
Picture you're the queen of everything
Far as the eye can see
Under your command
I will be your guardian when all is crumbling
Steady your hand
Imagine that you have complete control over everything, and I'll be your protector and keep you steady when everything around us is falling apart.
We're falling apart,
And we're coming together,
Again and again
We're crawling apart,
But we're falling together,
Falling together
Together again
Our relationship has its ups and downs, with moments of chaos and moments of tranquility, but through it all, we always find a way to come together and stay in each other's lives.
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Don't let me go, don't let me go, don't let me go
Repeated plea for their partner to not give up on the relationship and to keep fighting for their love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH KING, ISAAC SLADE, DAVID WELSH
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[Verse 1]
Some things we don't talk about
Rather do without and just hold the smile
Falling in and out of love
Ashamed and proud of, together all the while
[Pre-Chorus]
You can never say never
While we don't know when
But time and time again
Younger now than we were before
[Chorus]
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
[Verse 2]
Picture, you're the queen of everything
Far as the eye can see under your command
I will be your guardian when all is crumbling
I'll steady your hand
[Pre-Chorus]
You can never say never
While we don't know when
But time, time, and time again
Younger now than we were before
[Chorus]
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
[Bridge]
We're pulling apart and coming together again and again
We're growing apart, but we pull it together
Pull it together, together again
[Chorus]
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
@DerpyDerp910Fan
Dear Diary, today will be different. Today I will smile. It will be genuine, because today is the day that I get to live again. -Elena Gilbert
@cherylbessent5008
Okayyyyy....simple,yet poetically done!!👍👍
@Patricia7561
I've rewatching it for god knows how many times and the amount of details are staggering, the body language that if you don't catch it changes the meaning of everything is so amazing that I've come to the conclusion that to get this show completely in its complexity you have to be an adult, you have to have lived a little, experienced life, true friendship, a real love relationship, passion, an all the emotions available to really appreciate the stunning beauty of this show is.
@sulaimaatif2402
😭😭
@MariaRivas-wo6wf
:(
@yesterdadotv
So beatuful :)
@winterdreams4635
We don’t search for old songs…
we search for old memories.
@jessealbertson8187
True
@gullholmenkardemumma
yes. indeed. I miss her. I miss her so much. it's been exactly 12 years that we're not together anymore. I loved her. the love you have once in your life. after that, I was not able to love anymore. I fucked up badly, it's all because of me if we broke up 9 years ago.. but I still miss her. I still want her and I do think I still love her. Her name is Monika... and I won't love anyone else beside her. There won't be anyone, it's either her or no one.
I hope she finds true happines but egoistically, I hope and will do everything in my power to win her back.
I love her.
@Pastrybfs
The fact that you posted the exact same comment on two different Fray videos is so cringe.