She now resides in Monaco and has recently sold her London apartment. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006.
In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey for their Christmas advertising campaign, with Dame Shirley singing a cover of P!nk's 'Get the Party Started'.
In late 2009 Bassey released 'The Performance' her first studio album for two decades, which was released in a maelstrom of anticipation. Still popular well into one of the longest and most illustrious musical careers in British and indeed international history, Bassey is considered by Brits to be a national treasure.
Never Never Never
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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But if you never found me I would die
I'd like to break the chains you put around me,
But I know I never will
You stay away and all I do is
Wonder why the hell I wait for you
But when did common sense prevail
Impossible to live with you,
But I know, I could never live without you
For whatever you do
I never, never, never want to be in love with anyone but you
You never treat me like you should, so what's the good of loving as I do?
Although you always laugh at love,
Nothing else would be good enough for you
Impossible to live with you,
But I know, I could never live without you
For whatever you do
I never, never, never want to be in love with anyone but you
You make me laugh, you make me cry,
You make me live, you make me die, for you
You make me sing, you make me sad,
You make me glad, you make me mad, for you
I love you, hate you, love you, hate you
But I'll want you till the world stops turning
For whatever you do
I never, never, never want to be in love with anyone but you...
I love you, hate you, love you, hate you
But I'll want you till the world stops turning
For whatever you do
I never, never, never want to be in love with anyone but you...
I love you, hate you, love you, hate you
But I'll want you till the world stops turning
For whatever you do
I never, never, never want to be in love with anyone but you...
The song "Never Never Never" by Shirley Bassey is a lament about a tumultuous and possibly toxic relationship that the singer can't seem to escape from. The opening lines of the song have a dramatic flair and convey a sense of desperation. The singer expresses a desire to escape the person they're addressing, yet at the same time confesses that they couldn't bear it if that person were to actually abandon them. The following lines reveal that the person is possessive and controlling, and that the singer is resigned to the fact that they'll never be free of them.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is caught in a cycle of love and hate for this person. They acknowledge that the relationship is "impossible to live with," yet they're also convinced that they couldn't "live without" the other person. The singer seems to be fully aware of how unhealthy the relationship is, but they can't seem to break free of it. They're simultaneously drawn to and repulsed by their partner's behavior, and the turmoil of their feelings is reflected in the song's repeated use of the phrase "love you, hate you." By the end of the song, the singer has admitted that they'll continue to want and need this person no matter what, despite the fact that it's clearly not good for them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Never Never" paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is both passionate and destructive. The sentiments expressed in the song are both relatable and timeless, and it's likely that many listeners have experienced a similarly complicated love in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to run away from you,
I want to escape from you,
But if you never found me I would die
However, if you never looked for me, it would break my heart.
I'd like to break the chains you put around me,
I wish to be free from the restrictions you placed on me,
But I know I never will
But realistically, I am aware that it's impossible.
You stay away and all I do is
When you're gone, I am left only with thoughts of you.
Wonder why the hell I wait for you
I question why I bother waiting for you.
But when did common sense prevail
However, logic never seems to win.
For lovers when we know it never will
It's a common experience for us as lovers.
Impossible to live with you,
It's impossible for me to live with you,
But I know, I could never live without you
But I also know that I cannot live without you.
For whatever you do
No matter what you do,
I never, never, never want to be in love with anyone but you
I only want to be in love with you, and nobody else.
You never treat me like you should, so what's the good of loving as I do?
You never treat me kindly, so why do I continue loving you?
Although you always laugh at love,
Even though you always seem to mock romantic love,
Nothing else would be good enough for you
You still believe only love is good enough for you.
You make me laugh, you make me cry,
You evoke all kinds of emotions from me-joy and sadness,
You make me live, you make me die, for you
You have a strong impact on my life, for better or worse.
You make me sing, you make me sad,
You inspire me to sing and make me feel melancholy,
You make me glad, you make me mad, for you
You make me happy, but also infuriate me, all for you.
I love you, hate you, love you, hate you
My feelings for you are a tumultuous mix of love and hate,
But I'll want you till the world stops turning
But my desire for you will never cease, even if the world ends.
For whatever you do
No matter what you do,
I never, never, never want to be in love with anyone but you...
I cannot imagine being in love with anyone other than you.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NORMAN NEWELL, TONY RENIS, ALBERTO TESTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nula370
Before there was Whitney and Celine and Mariah, there was this amazing woman. The power of her voice, and the pure emotion she puts into each and every song is awe inspiring. Perfection.
@GodsOnlyGospel
Absolutely. Like janis Joplin, Shirley didn't sing the song, she felt it
@janedoesburg7268
One of the greatest!👌🏻
@Isleofskye
Dusty Springfield,Karen Carpenter...:)
@janedoesburg7268
@@Isleofskye Barbara Streisand, Gloria Gaynor ….😀
@Isleofskye
@@janedoesburg7268 Yes,indeed,Jane.:)
@valstclair
HIT like if you are still watching in 2015 !!! ................Miss Bassey is timeless
@yepok5120
RAJESH ST. VALENTINE still listening in 2017
@anist3283
Miss Clark 😂q
@raulregudo4684
best performer of all times