Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me
Sara Bareilles Lyrics


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I will never let you let me leave I promise I'm not lying
Go ahead ask anybody who has seen me trying, I'm not going
If it seems like I did I'm probably waiting outside
Such a stubborn man you'll likely never meet another
When we have our family dinner you can ask my mother, she's the best
Learn all about her on our family history test

I'm gonna do this right
Show you I'm not moving
Wherever you go, I won't be far to follow oh oh
I'm gonna love you so
You'll learn what I already know
I love you means you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me
You can try, oh, but I
I love you means you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me

I grew up an only child in a suburb of the city
Spent my days alone my only friend was a stray kitty called Sardine
I thought it was hilarious to call a cat a kind of fish
She played hard to get hissing while she scratched me
What she was trying to say was "Ogie come and catch me"
I learned quickly, perserverance stood between a cat and her new best friend, me

Oh, I'm gonna do this right
Show you I'm not moving
Wherever you go, I won't be far to follow, oh oh
I'm gonna love you so
You'll learn what I already know
I love you means you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me
You can try, oh, but I
I love you means you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me




You can try, oh, but I
I love you means you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me", Sara Bareilles sings about her love for someone and how she'll never let them go. She promises that she won't leave even if it seems like she did, as she's probably just waiting outside. The singer describes themselves as a stubborn person, and promises to always be there for the person they love. They also use personal anecdotes to illustrate their determination, such as how they made friends with a stray cat by persistently pursuing its affection. The lyrics suggest that the love that the singer has for the other person is unshakeable, and they will always be by their side.


The song's lyrics are playful and whimsical, but they also convey a genuine sense of devotion and loyalty. The singer proudly declares that they won't be moved, and won't give up on the person they love. The use of personal anecdotes, such as the story of the stray cat, adds an intimate touch to the song and suggests that the singer's determination and perseverance are part of who they are. Overall, "Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me" is a catchy, upbeat love song that celebrates the power of steadfast devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

I will never let you let me leave I promise I'm not lying
I am committed to this relationship and I won't give up on it, no matter what.


Go ahead ask anybody who has seen me trying, I'm not going
I have put in a lot of effort to make this relationship work, and I won't walk away from it.


If it seems like I did I'm probably waiting outside
Even if we have a disagreement, I will be outside waiting to make things right.


Such a stubborn man you'll likely never meet another
I am known for my unwavering determination and I won't give up on us.


When we have our family dinner you can ask my mother, she's the best
My mother can attest to the fact that I am persistent and passionate about the people I care about.


Learn all about her on our family history test
I invite you to get to know my family and their values, which include loyalty and commitment.


I'm gonna do this right
I am committed to doing everything in my power to make this relationship work.


Show you I'm not moving
I will not give up on us, no matter what obstacles we face.


Wherever you go, I won't be far to follow oh oh
I will always be by your side, no matter where life takes us.


I'm gonna love you so
I will love you with all my heart and make sure you feel that love every day.


You'll learn what I already know
I have already discovered how wonderful and special you are, and I want to share that with you.


I love you means you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me
My love for you is unfaltering and I am committed to being with you forever.


You can try, oh, but I
Although challenges may arise, I will still be here, loving you and fighting for us.


I love you means you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me
I will always be here, by your side, because my love for you knows no bounds.


You can try, oh, but I
No matter how hard you try to push me away, I will always be here, holding onto our love.


I grew up an only child in a suburb of the city
Although I grew up in a relatively isolated environment, I learned the value of loyalty and commitment.


Spent my days alone my only friend was a stray kitty called Sardine
As a child, I had to learn how to persevere and make the best of my situation, even if it meant befriending a stray cat.


I thought it was hilarious to call a cat a kind of fish
Despite the challenges I faced growing up, I was able to find humor and joy in life's little moments.


She played hard to get hissing while she scratched me
Even though the cat was initially resistant to my attempts to befriend her, I persisted and eventually won her over.


What she was trying to say was "Ogie come and catch me"
Although the cat initially resisted my advances, she eventually wanted to be friends as much as I did.


I learned quickly, perserverance stood between a cat and her new best friend, me
Through my experience with the cat, I learned that perseverance and determination can lead to truly meaningful relationships.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARA BAREILLES

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