"If I Never See Your Face Again" was originally intended to be a duet with Janet Jackson and appear on her Discipline album, although label problems interfered. The collaboration with Rihanna later came to fruition when Levine asked her to add her vocal to the remix version, which she accepted. "If I Never See Your Face Again" is a pop and R&B song featuring instrumentation provided by synthesizers and a guitar. The song received a mixed response from music critics, who praised the song's composition but criticized Levine and Rihanna's vocal performance. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and shot on an indoor soundstage in Castaic, California. The song was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals at the 2009 Grammy Awards, marking the first nomination in the category for both artists. It was also featured on "The Hills" and "He's Just Not That Into You" as the song's original version.
"If I Never See Your Face Again" achieved moderate chart success on singles charts around the world. It debuted on the Australian Singles Chart at number 28 on June 1, 2008, and peaked at number 11 in its sixth week. The song debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number 37 on June 9, 2008, and peaked at number 21 the following week. In Europe, the song debuted and peaked at number 15 on the Italian Singles Chart on July 17, 2008. The song remained on the chart for one week. It debuted on the Dutch Singles Chart at number 35 on June 14, 2008, and peaked at number 20 the following week. The song fluctuated between positions in the twenties and seventies for 13 weeks. It debuted on the Danish Singles Chart at number 36 on July 27, 2008, and peaked at number 31 in its sixth week.
"If I Never See Your Face Again" debuted on the Swiss Singles Chart at number 61 on June 29, 2008, and peaked at number 52 the following week, where it remained in its third week. It debuted on the Austrian Singles Chart at number 67 on September 5, 2008, and peaked at number 54 the following week. "If I Never See Your Face Again" debuted and peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 28 on June 14, 2008. Over the following two weeks, the song descended down the top-forty, before falling out in its third week. The song made a re-entry on the chart at number 36 on July 7, 2008. In the United States, the song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 26, 2008. It peaked at number 10 on the Adult Pop Songs chart; number 30 on the Pop Songs chart and 21 on the Hot Digital Songs chart.
The song's accompanying music video was directed by Anthony Mandler, and shot on an indoor soundstage in Castaic, California on April 23, 2008. The concept for the video was "high-end erotica". In an interview with James Montgomery for MTV News whilst on set of the music video, Levine provided a summary of what the video would entail, saying: "It's this kind of ultra-glamorous, photography-based, late-'70s/ early-'80s situation. It's really stylish and really beautiful ... It's the most choreographed thing I've ever done, because usually I just get up there and screw around. But with Rihanna, it's completely different and so cool." In response, Rihanna continued to say that "I don't do a lot of videos where I have so much chemistry with the other artist, and this is only my second duet in a video ... It's really intense, because you have to work with each other so much. It's new for me, but I'm enjoying it."
I never see your face again
Maroon 5 Lyrics
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You say I'm not your type, but I can make you sway
It makes me burn to learn you're not the only one
I'll let you be if you put down your blazing gun
Now you've gone somewhere else far away
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
But you feel my breath on your neck
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Sometimes you move so well it's hard not to give in
I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin
It makes me burn to learn you're with another man
I wonder if he's half the lover that I am
Now you've gone somewhere else far away
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
But you feel my breath on your neck
Can't believe I'm right behind you (right behind you)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Baby, baby, please believe me
Find it in your heart to reach me
Promise not to leave me behind
(Promise not to leave me behind)
Take me back, but take it easy
Make me think, but don't deceive me
Talk to me by taking your time
(Talk to me, talk to me)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
(Talk to me, talk to me)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
The lyrics to Maroon 5's song "If I Never See Your Face Again" explore the bittersweet feelings of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer knows that it's time to let go of their partner, but they're not quite ready to do so. They describe feeling like they're losing something precious, even though they have to let it slip away. The singer also acknowledges that their partner has moved on and is seeing someone else, which causes them to feel jealous and hurt.
The chorus speaks to the complicated nature of their feelings. As much as the singer may want to be done with this relationship, they can't resist the draw of their former partner. This is evidenced by the line " 'Cause you keep me coming back for more." The singer admits that, even if they never see their ex again, they've already come further in their relationship than they thought they would that evening. The second verse dives deeper into the singer's desperation, as they describe how hard it is to resist their partner's alluring moves, saying "Sometimes you move so well it's hard not to give in / I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin."
Overall, the song paints a complex portrait of the end of a relationship. The singer knows they need to move on, yet they're also drawn to their ex. The lyrics leave the listener wondering if they'll be able to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Now as the summer fades, I'll let you slip away
As the season changes, I'll allow you to leave my life
You say I'm not your type, but I can make you sway
You claim that I'm not suitable, but I have the ability to make you move
It makes me burn to learn you're not the only one
It hurts me to discover that you have other options
I'll let you be if you put down your blazing gun
I will give you space if you stop being aggressive
Now you've gone somewhere else far away
Now you've left and traveled somewhere far from me
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
I am uncertain if I will ever locate you again
But you feel my breath on your neck
Despite being distant, you can sense me close to you
Can't believe I'm right behind you (right behind you)
It's unbelievable that I am right next to you
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
You always keep me interested and desiring more
And I feel a little better than I did before
Being with you lifts my spirits slightly
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
If I never encounter you again, I won't object
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Our relationship progressed further than I expected it to tonight
Sometimes you move so well it's hard not to give in
You have such captivating movements that it's difficult to resist you
I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin
I am confused and can't differentiate between where you end and I start
It makes me burn to learn you're with another man
It's painful for me to find out that you're with someone else
I wonder if he's half the lover that I am
I ponder if he's as skilled a lover as I am
Baby, baby, please believe me
Sweetheart, please trust me
Find it in your heart to reach me
Dig deep within yourself and make contact with me
Promise not to leave me behind
Vow not to abandon me
Take me back, but take it easy
Reconnect with me, but do so gently
Make me think, but don't deceive me
Challenge me intellectually, but do not mislead me
Talk to me by taking your time
Communicate with me thoughtfully and intentionally
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
You continuously entice me to return for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
Spending time with you slightly improves my mood
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
If we never cross paths again, I won't object to it
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Our encounter tonight led to significant progress in our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James B. Valentine, Adam Noah Levine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Now as the summer fades
I let you slip away
You say I'm not your type
But I can make you sway
It makes you burn to learn
You're not the only one
I'd let you be if you
Put down your blazing gun
Now you've gone somewhere else far away
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
But you feel my breath on your neck
Can't believe I'm right behind you (right behind you)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
If I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Sometimes you move so well
It's hard not to give in
I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin
It makes you burn to learn
I'm with another man
I wonder if he's half the lover that I am
Now you've gone...somewhere else...far away
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
But you feel my breath on your neck
Can't believe I'm right behind you (right behind you)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
If I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Baby, baby
Please believe me
Find it in your heart to reach me
Promise not to leave me behind
(Promise not to leave me behind)
Take me down, but take it easy
Make me think but don't deceive me
Torture me by taking your time
(Torture me, torture me)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
If I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
(Torture me, torture me)
Keep me coming back for more (Coming)
And I feel a little better (Back for more) than I did before
If I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
@ladylay6232
YouTube : let suggest this after 10 years
Me: I'm here for it
@lucasxathy9848
Same
@creativelife9871
mira ysfi Right! 😂
@sevimesma
Same over here
@va.g.6363
Same
@nayadabdallah9917
Same ! Never new they did a song together
@carltapnio4810
Rihanna does have great chemistry with everyone.
@tinkerturd23
That pisces adaptable energy!
@LaynaCastro
She is the most lovely person on earth
@marialulamy2057
🙌🏼😉