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Who sang Never Gonna Give You Up?
Release date: 1987
Duration: 03:34
Writer(s): Stock Aitken Waterman

Rick Astley released the song Never Gonna Give You Up. Date of release: 1987.

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The meaning of the song 'Never Gonna Give You Up ', based on the lyrics
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- The song is about a couple that has been together for awhile and is comfortable with each other.

- One person in the relationship wants to let the other person know how they feel, but is scared to do so.

- The chorus of the song reassures the listener that they will never be deserted or hurt by lies, and promises to never give up on them.

- In the bridge, it is revealed that both people in the relationship know what has been going on between them, and they are both okay with it.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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The song is about a couple that has been together for awhile and one person in the relationship wants to let the other person know how they feel, but is scared to do so.
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Rick Astley - Short Biography


- Richard Paul Astley is an English singer, songwriter, and radio personality.

- He became famous in the 1980s with hits including "Never Gonna Give You Up", "Together Forever", and "Whenever You Need Somebody".

- He took a 6-year hiatus from music and returned full-time in the 2000s.

- Outside of his music career, Astley has worked as a radio DJ and a podcaster.
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- "Never Gonna Give You Up" was released in 1987 by English singer Rick Astley

- The song was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman

- The song topped the charts in 25 countries, including the United States and West Germany

- The song won Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards

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