About the song
Association’s timeless ballad, “Never My Love,” released in 1967, stands as a testament to the group’s ability to craft emotionally resonant pop music. This track, with its lush harmonies, poignant lyrics, and orchestral arrangements, remains a staple of classic rock radio and continues to captivate listeners of all ages.
The song’s introspective nature delves into themes of lost love and longing. The lyrics, penned by John Stewart, paint a vivid picture of a relationship that has ended, leaving behind a bittersweet sense of nostalgia. The lines “Never my love, never my love, never my love can be” encapsulate the song’s central theme of an unrequited and enduring affection.
Musically, “Never My Love” is characterized by its lush orchestral arrangements, which add depth and grandeur to the composition. The strings, brass, and woodwinds create a rich sonic tapestry that complements the emotional intensity of the lyrics. The group’s harmonies, particularly during the bridge, are a highlight of the song, showcasing their vocal prowess and blending seamlessly with the instrumental accompaniment.
Despite its melancholic tone, “Never My Love” possesses a certain uplifting quality. The song’s timeless melody and heartfelt performance offer solace to those who have experienced heartbreak. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of loss, love can endure and its memory can provide comfort.
Association’s “Never My Love” is a masterpiece of pop music that has stood the test of time. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the song’s emotional depth, musical artistry, and universal themes of love and loss.
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Lyrics
You ask me if there’ll come a time
When I grow tired of you
Never, my love
Never, my love
You wonder if this heart of mine
Will lose its desire for you
Never, my love
Never, my love
What makes you think love will end?
When you know that my whole life depends
On you (on you)
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Never, my love
Never, my love
You say you fear I’ll change my mind
I won’t require you
Never, my love
Never, my love
How can you think love will end
When I’ve asked you to spend your whole life
With me? (with me, with me)
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love